Architectural work in South Africa is formally structured around six recognised stages, as defined by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). These stages provide a shared framework for managing scope, responsibility, and progression from initial appointment through to project completion.
This structure supports clarity between architects, clients, consultants, and authorities, while allowing sufficient flexibility for different project types and procurement routes. Each stage carries distinct obligations, deliverables, and decision points that shape both the design process and professional accountability.
The pages that follow organise tools, resources, learning material, and discussion according to these six stages. Offering practical support aligned with how architectural work is formally undertaken in practice.
Fee calculator, appointment templates, client briefs, viability guides.
Coverage/FAR tools, parking calculator, early design resources, case studies.
Revit families, detailing PDFs, material suppliers (later BIM link).
Drawing issue registers, site checklists, tender templates.
Site minutes, RFIs, timesheet/budget tools, progress checklists.
Snag templates, O&M handover packs, lessons learned forum threads.
