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Stage 1 Pre-Design Services & Feasibility
Stage 1 Pre-Design Services & Feasibility

Client requirements and gathering of information

  • Assist Client in site requirement and constraints
  • Consult with local authorities and submit Pre-Application
  • Identify building constraints, easements, covenants, surveys etc.

Stage 2 Concept Design & Scheme Development
Stage 2 Concept Design & Scheme Development

Preparation of design ideas that address the Client’s brief and relevant local authority requirements.

  • Prepare environmental, conservation and context studies
  • Prepare sketches, diagrams and other information to communicate the conceptual idea(s)
  • Undertake preliminary selection of materials
  • Advise on the need for other consultants, i.e Ecology, Contamination
  • Prepare Developed scheme after client discussions
  • Prepare CGI modelling
  • Evaluate sustainability and energy consumption issues

Stage 3 Design Development & Planning Submission
Stage 3 Design Development & Planning Submission

Developing the design to allow for submission to the relevant local authorities for planning consent and /or Listed Building Consent.

  • Prepare outline specifications
  • Prepare plans and elevation drawings
  • Prepare sections and context models
  • Prepare final CGI Modelling
  • Prepare schedule of accommodation 
  • Review design against budget and coordinate
  • Submit all relevant documents, drawings and reports to LPA

Stage 4 Technical Design & Building Regulations
Stage 4 Technical Design & Building Regulations

This stage involves the preparation of construction drawings and specifications.

  • Coordinate and integrate the work of others, i.e. structural engineer, SAP assessor
  • Prepare a technical suite of drawings to allow approval of building regulations
  • Prepare Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing schematic diagrams
  • Collate and Submit Building Regulations for Approval & Monitor the application progress

Stage 5 Procurement & Tender
Stage 5 Procurement & Tender

This stage involves putting the project out to tender and contract administration procedures:

    • Assist Client in determining the preferred tendering process
    • Prepare specifications in accordance with the drawings and the Client’s requirements
    • Provide recommendations to the Client on the preferred method of building contractor
    • Issue relevant documents to the prospective contractor(s)
    • Obtain and appraise tenders
    • Consult with Client regarding building contract
    • Prepare and issue draft contracts, client and contractor to sign building contracts 

Stage 6 Contract Administration and Observation / Construction
Stage 6 Contract Administration and Observation / Construction

This stage involves the administration of the building contract up to practical completion.

    • Make periodic site visits and report on the time, cost and progress of the project
    • Respond enquiries
    • Provide the contractor with technical assistance
    • Review and comment on contractor input
    • Assist Client in obtaining and reviewing contractor claims for extensions of time and additional costs
    • Instruct the contractor with regards to rectification of defects
    • Assess, determine and issue notice of practical completion

Stage 7  Post Construction Services / Defects Liability Period
Stage 7 Post Construction Services / Defects Liability Period

This stage involves reviewing the work after completion for any omissions and/or defective work or materials.

  • Instruct the contractor with regards to incomplete work and rectification of defects after a 3-month period
  • Assess, determine and, when required, issue notice of final completion
  • Provide feedback form and close out

Additional Services
Additional Services

This section allows the Client / Architect to list any additional services that the project requires

    • Assume Role and duties of Principal Designer under the CDM regulations 2015
    • Carry out SAP Assessment and produce EPC
    • Liaise with local authority, provide additional information and adaptions on request
    • Prepare and discharge any relevant planning conditions
    • Plan and specification check from third party suppliers
    • Issues relating to the Party Wall Act
    • Issue Professional Consultant Certificate (PCC) (cost on request) 

Issue Council of Mortgage Lenders Professional Consultant Certificate (PCC) (cost on request)