A premise completion is carried out in four working steps, consisting of 9 architect’s service phases (German "Leistungsphasen", abbreviated LPH):

CONCEPTION

LPH 1 Appraisal and Developed Brief   LPH 2 Outline Proposal

 LPH Final Proposal

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 PLANNING

LPH 4 Application for statutory approvals   LPH 5 Detail / Technical Design

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 CONTRACTING

LPH 6 Tender Documentation   LPH 7 Tender Action + Mobilisation

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REALISATION

LPH 8 Site Supervision to Practical Completion   LPH 9 Documentation