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Another email sent today but still no reply. My architect is registered with Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Is it worth complaining to CIAT at this stage? Or should I email my architect and say I'm considering complaining to CIAT or considering legal action? Has anyone had any experience of complaining to CIAT or taking a legal action against the architect/structural engineer/etc? Is it worth it?

I've sent further two emails today requesting (/begging) for the updated drawings. No reply, nothing!

Thanks Russell I have sent 3 emails to my architect and it's been two days now and I'm still waiting for reply. I have requested either updated drawings in PDF format or CAD drawings. Hopefully, the good news will come next week.

Thanks Russell Both existing and proposed levels are on the plan copies I have. I know my architect has everything, he's just being difficult. I have emailed him two days ago for updated plans in pdf format or CAD drawings and I'm still waiting a reply. I don't understand, the site engineer says, if I get CAD drawings from the architect he will be able to add the the required dimensions on the drawings. He will then pass the updated drawing to ground worker who can then make a start. Why does he need the drawings? Why not just pass the dimensions to the ground worker on any piece of paper or even better write on the plans with a pen?

I've received an email from sub-contractor's site engineer and he says: You need the dimensions and levels highlighted on the attached architects drawing. The fact that they have drawn a line and made a note about "proposed levels" suggests they have that information just not put it on the drawing. I was under the assumption that I needed completely new plans drawn with the dimensions and levels and was willing to pay for it. However, from above it appears the architect has forgotten (give him benefit of doubt) to add the dimensions and levels to the existing drawings. But he's asking me to pay £3k for already drawn plans and dimensions and levels which he already has. Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks Jilly. I've not budgeted 20k for fees, which do seem high but then again I don't know what fees/work is included in 20k.

Hi The architect has come back to me and says: Usually on the job of this scale we provide a full service to the client and provide full detail plans and a level of site visits to make sure the job is progressing adequately. This level of service though does involve a fee of around the £3k mark to provide an adequate service. £3k is a lot of money. I think it's a rip off. I feel I've had enough with this architect. However, my concern is what happens if I go with another architect at this stage? Is that possible? Would it be a wise move to go with another architect? Do I definitely need the setting out drawings or can I get a surveyor to do the markings? All I need are setting out drawings to get the ball rolling. Thanks

Thanks Temp. I have been in contact with sub-contractors site engineer and says: In your case though, with it being a single new build plot, all that [name removed] would require to start the foundations would be a distance from the back of the existing footpath to the front of the plot and a distance from one of the side boundary’s. The plots finished ground floor level I assume would be a certain distance either above or below the back of the existing footpath. The architect usually provides this information on a setting out drawing. All is required is couple of measurements on a drawing to cover their back as you guys have said. I didn't get a setting out drawing from my architect so I have requested it. I think there would be a charge. However, my main concern is slow speed of my architect. When will I get the setting out drawings is any bodies guess (even if we agree dates, he don't give s***). I think this sub-contractor wants to do things by the book, others have said they can start marking out and start foundations within a day. From their original requirements I really was stressed. Will see what the architect replies back with. Thanks again guys.

Thank you all. I really appreciate your assistance. @Adam2 Professional relationship with all is good. @Temp - Thanks for detailed explanation, I really appreciate it. CIL paperwork is sorted and I have spoken with building regs officer and he said we're good to go. I have approached my architect as well a couple of other surveying companies for a quote for the missing items in my first post. I have not instructed anyone yet for foundation plan or site survey. Hopefully, the above requested would include these. All these plans seem expensive, what kind of price should I be expecting? Would foundation plan and/or site survey provide all of the missing information, as listed in my original post? The land previously had houses built on it that were demolished by local council many many years ago. Do I need a topo survey? The land is all most level. Do I still need a topo survey? @Russel - the plans - snippet of which is attached, does show some drainage and existing and proposed levels. However, I'm not if this is the complete info. Thanks again to all for assistance

Hi I'm an inexperienced self-builder and I'm just in the process to start building by sub-contracting. I have full planning permission and council building control have given me the go ahead to commence building. I'm in the process of agreeing terms with a groundwork sub-contractor. Basically, he'll do all ground works and handover the site ready for foundation blocks. This sub-contractor has instructed a site engineer. The site engineer has stated the following info is missing from the plans. Therefore, the sub-contractor will not commence groundwork until he gets this info: * Finished ground floor levels missing (even though there are existing and proposed levels on the plan) * Topo survey info about existing site missing * Control station info missing (position and levels) (what's control station?) * Positional setting out dimensions/co-ordinates of plot corners missing * Drainage manhole positions (my inexperienced eyes see drainage info on the plans) * Drainage invert and cover levels missing * Plot foundation sizes and levels missing * Internal pop up pipe positions missing * Internal water pipe entry position missing Planning department has approved full planning application without all this info, seriously? I don't want to go back to my architect because it will delay my project by about a year (yes, he's that slow, really). Any suggestions or comments how I approach this first step. Thanks

Hi buildhub Just in the process commence self build project after a long battle to get planning permission. First battle won and the next one begins. My hair have gone grey and I'm now worried I'll start losing my hair. :)