Architect's glossary
Diagnostic study (DIA)
Phase to be considered only when the project affects an existing building. Can be carried out several times and at various stages of the project, it is an analysis of the inventory.
In regards to:
Phase in the planning of an architect, being part of the MOP law. Here are the basic 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