- 01 Schematic Design (SK)- Schematic Design (SK)- Involves a site inspection and a measure up, followed by sketch plans. 
- 02A Development Application (DA)- Development Application (DA)- Involves the preparation of architectural documentation and co-ordination of consultant documentation required for council application to achieve development approval. 
- 02B Complying Development Certificate (CDC)- Complying Development Certificate (CDC)- In Lieu of stage 2A & stage 3, if proposal fully meets the specific complying development codes, then documentation and co-ordination of consultant documentation required for a combined development and construction certificate approval can be achieved through a CDC submission to an accredited certifier. 
- 03 Construction Certificate (CC)- Construction Certificate- Ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (BCA), DA consent and conditions. 
- 04 Tender- Tender- Involves detailed drawings and specifications which are issued to selected builders for tender. Contract is negotiated. 
- 05 Contract Administration- Contract Administration- The final stage is where the architect administers the contract and resolves any final issues arising on site. 
