B Project phases in other countries are similar to the United States, but referenced differently depending on the country in which you are working. The following are a few examples and the approximate USA equivalent:


GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFICATION INTEGRITY


CONSIDERATIONS UNITED STATES


SCHEMATIC DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION


DOCUMENTATION BIDDING CONSTRUCTION PHASE FINAL INSPECTIONS UNITED STATES


SCHEMATIC DESIGN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT


CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION BIDDING


CONSTRUCTION PHASE FINAL INSPECTIONS


UNITED KINGDOM


STAGE C - Outline Proposals STAGE D - Detailed Proposals STAGE E - Final Proposals


STAGE F - Production Information STAGE G - Tender Documentation STAGE H - Tender Action


STAGE J - Mobilization STAGE K - Construction to Practical Completion


STAGE L - After Practical Completion


GERMANY HOAI PHASE 2 - Preliminary Design


HOAI PHASE 3 - Design Stage HOAI PHASE 4 - Design for Approvals HOAI PHASE 5 - Execution Design HOAI Phase 6 - Preparation for Bidding HOAI PHASE 7 - Assist with Bid Process HOAI PHASE 8 - Project supervision


HOAI PHASE 9 - Project assistance and documentation


It is important for a lighting designer to have a good understanding of these phases in order to satisfy the appropriate work and specification requirements. For further information regarding the above contact the Royal Institute of British Architects at, www.riba.org or the HOAI - Honorarordnung fuer Architekten und Ingenieure (Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers) at, www.hoai.de.


3 Try to use regional lighting products if possible to show support for locally based manufacturer’s and their products and to be sensitive to local influences, as appropriate.


4 Get to know the manufacturers representatives and liaisons in the country you are working. They can assist with budget estimating, distributor and/ or contractor markups for accurate final pricing and can advise with regard to any local customs or on-site issues.


5 Obtain budget pricing in the currency where the project is located. Exchange rates, taxes, etc. can seriously affect pricing. Note: Refer to “Foundation Elements for Building a Quality Specification” for detailed information.


6 Agree to the project specification language (eg. English, Spanish, French, other) and format (such as performance based, multiple name specification, or other format found when working in other countries) in advance.


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