The following is a brief summary of the services that we would offer in the course of a typical project. It is not an exhaustive list and it will be varied to suit the requirements of a particular client or project.

BRIEF WRITING

Prior to any design work, we formulate a Design Brief that summarises the needs of the client as we understand them. It evolves with land or premises surveys and discussions with staff.

DESIGN PROPOSALS

Through a series of meetings and consultations, the design is developed in increasing detail until it reflects the requirements set on the clients Design Brief.

DESIGN VISUALISATION

Two-dimensional drawings are an effective way of communicating some types of information but they are not always good at showing how something will actually look. We use a variety of media such as and computer generated imagery to help to show how the completed building will actually look.

DESIGN TEAM APPOINTMENT

The design and construction process requires a number of different consultants such as engineers, quantity surveyors and planning supervisors. We can organize and explain all of these as necessary.

LIAISON WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Key stages of the process are the Planning Application and the Building Control Application to the Local Authority. We would submit and manage these applications and if necessary.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Once the design is complete and agreed, we work with the other consultants to prepare a highly detailed, comprehensive set of drawings with information that explains the construction of the building. This forms the basis on which costs for the work are sought.

CONTRACTOR LIST AND TENDERING

We recommend that formal tenders for the work are obtained from between 4 and 6 building contractors to ensure competitiveness costs. We can manage this process and can assist and advice in the selection of contractors.

CONSTRUCTION

After the selection process, the successful contractor is appointed to carry out the construction using a formal building contract. We can manage or administer this contract through to completion to ensure that the building is delivered faithfully to its original design induction.

COMPLETION

After completion there is a defects liability period of 6 or 12 months where minor defects are given a chance to come to light. We are involved until the end of this period and manage the assessment and settlement of the Final Account.

Our aim is to meet, our Clients requirements, deliver the product on time and on budget, meeting the expectation of the client.