SOP Library · UK Design Practice
Every process your practice needs, documented.
Professionally written standard operating procedures covering the complete project lifecycle: a UK architecture library referenced to RIBA, ARB, CDM and Building Regs, and a global interior design library built for multiple jurisdictions. One purchase includes both.
35+
SOPs · Architecture
8
Series A–H
2
Formats
Why This Exists
Without documented processes,
your practice is a person.
- Knowledge lives in people, not systemsWhen your most experienced team member leaves, your processes leave with them. Undocumented practices cannot be trained, audited or scaled.
- Inconsistent quality across projectsWithout a standard process, every project runs differently. Client experience and delivery standards vary depending on who's managing it that week.
- Regulatory exposureCDM, Building Regulations, planning obligations. Without documented procedures, compliance depends on individual memory rather than practice policy.
- Clients notice the differenceA practice with documented processes communicates professionalism before a single drawing is issued. SOPs underpin the client experience from first contact to handover.
"Professional practices don't just deliver great design. They deliver a consistent, repeatable experience. That requires documented process, not just talented people."
Pearl Ume, Architect & Founder, DesignFlowOS
The Complete Library
Eight series.
Every stage covered.
Every SOP referenced against current UK legislation and professional body standards, structured from first enquiry through to post-occupancy. Switch discipline to see each set; your purchase includes both.
35 SOPs · Series A–H · Architecture
Series A
Series A
Client Acquisition
- Enquiry Handling & CRM Logging
- Discovery Call Script
- Pre-Appointment Site Appraisal
- Fee Proposal & Scope of Service
- +1 more
Series B
Series B
Design Process
- Measured Survey Protocol
- Stage 0–1 Strategic Brief Development
- Stage 2 Concept Design
Series C
Series C
Planning & Compliance
- Pre-Application Advice Process
- Planning Application
- Listed Building Consent
- Building Regulations
- +1 more
Series D
Series D
Technical Design
- Developed Design Coordination
- Technical Drawing Standards
- Specification Writing
- FF&E Specification & Procurement
Series E
Series E
Tendering
- Tender List & Due Diligence
- Tender Document Preparation
- Tender Analysis & Appointment
Series F
Series F
Construction
- Pre-Start Site Meeting
- Site Inspection Protocol
- Contract Administration — JCT
- Snagging & Defects
Series G
Series G
Handover
- Project Handover
- Post-Occupancy Evaluation
Series H
Series H
Practice Management
- Photography & Marketing
- Professional Registration & CPD
- AML Compliance
- GDPR & Data Management
- +4 more
ID
ID
Interior Design
- Interior Design Briefing & Concept
What You Receive
Both libraries.
Two formats. One purchase.
Two formats. One purchase.
All 35 architecture SOPs and all 57 interior design SOPs, each delivered in both formats, so you use whichever works for your practice, or both.
Word documents
Full A4 professional documents with branded header, series colour coding, version control and print-ready layout. Editable in Word or Google Docs.
- A4 professional layout
- Series accent colour system
- Version control fields
- Share with clients or staff
Notion mini-SOPs
Concise, scannable versions formatted for Notion: quick-reference process guides for you and your team. Compatible with the Studio OS workspace.
- Markdown-formatted for Notion
- Quick-reference format
- Works in Studio OS
- Searchable within Notion
Standards & Legislation
Written for
UK practice.
The architecture library is referenced against current UK legislation and professional body guidance. Switch to interior design for the global, multi-jurisdiction standards.
- RIBARIBA Plan of Work 2020Stage-by-stage process aligned to current RIBA stages 0–7
- ARBARB Code of ConductProfessional conduct obligations and client relationship standards
- CDMCDM Regulations 2015Principal designer duties, F10, health & safety file obligations
- BRBuilding Regulations 2010Approved Documents, Part M accessibility, energy compliance
- JCTJCT Standard FormsContract administration procedures under common JCT forms
- GDPRUK GDPR & Data ProtectionClient data handling, retention policy and practice obligations
92
Professional SOPs · both libraries
35 + 57
Architecture and interior design, each a complete Series A–H set
Right jurisdiction
UK statute for architecture; global, multi-jurisdiction standards for interior
Fully editable
Every document is yours to customise to your practice
Complete lifecycle
From first enquiry through to post-occupancy evaluation
Is This For You?
Built for design professionals who
think like practice leaders.
Architecture practices
Principals and associates who want a practice that runs on documented process, not memory, from enquiry to post-occupancy.
- Run projects to a consistent standard
- Navigate CDM and compliance clearly
- Train staff to your standard
- Create a foundation for growth
Interior design studios
Studios managing FF&E, procurement, installation and client experience who need process across all 57 interior SOPs.
- Procurement & supplier management
- Installation & handover process
- Fees, contracts & scope control
- Studio operations & business management
New & growing practices
Recently chartered or newly independent, building credibility and a practice manual from day one, in either discipline.
- Look established from day one
- Have a process for every situation
- Know your regulatory obligations
- Build a practice manual from scratch
Investment
Architecture + Interior SOP Library
£27
One payment. Both libraries. Yours forever. Fully editable.
- 35 architecture SOPs — complete Series A–H
- 57 interior design SOPs — complete Series A–H
- Full Word (.docx) A4 documents
- Notion mini-SOPs for in-workspace use
- RIBA, ARB, CDM & Building Regs referenced
- Instant delivery, download immediately
- All future updates included
Secure checkout · Instant delivery · Lifetime access
92 SOPs. Less than an hour of your time.
01
Both disciplines, one price
Architecture and interior design libraries together: 92 procedures for £27. At typical UK hourly rates that's under 30 minutes of billable time, for processes that save hours on every project.
02
Written by a practising architect
Not generic business templates. Written by someone who practises under these exact standards, manages these exact obligations, and has done this work.
03
Use them today
Instant download, fully editable. Add your practice name and have a professional SOP in front of a client or team member within the hour.
04
The foundation your practice manual needs
Every ARB audit and client due diligence asks: how does your practice work? Now you have a documented, professional answer, for whichever discipline you run.
Do I get both the architecture and interior design SOPs?
Yes. One purchase includes both complete libraries: all 35 architecture SOPs and all 57 interior design SOPs, 92 in total, across Series A–H in each discipline.
What format are the SOPs delivered in?
Two formats: full A4 Word (.docx) documents with professional formatting, and concise Notion-ready markdown versions. Both arrive in the same download.
Can I edit and customise the documents?
Yes, fully. Every Word document is editable. Add your practice name, adjust procedures to match how you work, change the language, add sections. A professional starting point, not a rigid template.
What's the geographic scope?
The architecture library is UK-specific: RIBA, ARB, CDM 2015, UK Building Regulations and JCT forms. The interior design library is global: its compliance SOPs reference standards across jurisdictions (BS 8300 / ADA / AS 1428 / EN 17210 for accessibility, Euroclass / BS 476 / ASTM / AS for fire, UKCA / CE / UL / RCM for products), so it works for interior designers internationally. Business and project-management SOPs in both apply broadly.
I only work in one discipline, is it still worth it?
Yes. At £27 for both libraries, even one discipline's set alone is exceptional value, and the second library is included at no extra cost, useful if your work ever crosses over or you collaborate with the other discipline.
How does delivery work?
Immediately after purchase you'll receive an email with your download link. All Word documents and Notion files for both libraries are in a single organised download, ready to use immediately.
How does this relate to the rest of DesignFlowOS?
Studio OS includes shorter Notion mini-SOPs as in-workspace reference guides. This library is the full, expanded set, designed to complement and complete your DesignFlowOS setup, or stand alone.
Are future updates included?
Yes. One purchase gives you lifetime access and all future updates, including additional SOPs and updates reflecting changes in UK legislation or professional standards.
Ready to document your practice?
92 SOPs.
Both disciplines. One purchase.
Give your practice the documented processes it needs to deliver consistently, scale confidently and operate professionally, in architecture, interior design, or both.
One-time purchase · Instant delivery · Word + Notion formats · Lifetime access