Architect's glossary
Final preliminary project study (APD)
Sub-phase of the AVP which makes it possible to determine and fix the essentials of the project such as the plans, the dimensions, the technical aspects, the detailed surfaces, the materials and the costs. This is submitted to the client for validation.
In regards to:
Phase in the planning of an architect, being part of the MOP law. Here are the phases of the MOP law:
| ESQ | sketch studies |
| AVP | pre-project studies |
| APS | preliminary design studies |
| ODA | final design studies |
| PRO | project studies |
| EXE | execution studies |
| SYN | summary plans |
| VISA | approval of the execution studies |
| ACT | assistance to the project owner for the signing of works contracts |
| OPC | scheduling, steering, coordination |
| TED | management of the execution of works contracts |
| AOR | for assistance during acceptance operations and during the year of the perfect completion guarantee |
| EP | preliminary studies |
| IAD | diagnostic studies |
For more information you can visit: https://www.architectes.org/MOP