Our architecture and design department will listen to your needs and work with you to develop a design that is suited to your requirements and the site location, helping you to realise your vision.

The services we offer are based upon the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work. This is a framework that defines work stages, which are then used to ensure that the planning and co-ordination of your project are integral to its development.

We can offer you the full scope of services, please see the links below, or you may wish to appoint us for a specific task.  Should you require further information on this matter please contact us.

We may also review the procurement route with you at this stage.

Scope of Services

Appraisal

At this stage we can discuss your project with you to identify your needs and objectives, any business case and possible constraints on development.

We would also need to prepare feasibility studies and an assessment of options to enable you to decide whether to proceed.

Design Brief

You may also wish to develop your initial statement of requirements into a Design Brief that clarifies what you need as opposed to what you want. This is something we can either assist you with, or do on your behalf.

At this stage we can also discuss the best contractual route (the procurement route) for delivering your project, and advise you on the appointment of other consultants necessary to realise your vision.

Concept

Once your Design Brief has been determined we can begin to prepare the Concept Design. 

At this stage outline proposals for structural and building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary cost plan may also be prepared by other consultants.

Design Development

During this stage the development of the Concept Design incorporates the structural and building services systems, updated outline specifications and cost plan.

The project brief will be finalised

An application for detailed planning permission will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. You will be required to pay all applicable planning fees.

Technical Design

We can then prepare technical design(s) and specifications, sufficient to co-ordinate components and elements of the project and information gathered to ensure your project complies with statutory and construction safety standards.

Production Information

Production information would then be prepared in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained and an application for statutory approvals to be submitted.

At this stage the design needs to be adequately developed to allow design co-ordination, contractors to prepare a price for building your project, and an application to be made for Building Regulations consent. You will be required to pay all applicable building control fees.

Preparation of further information for construction may be required under the Building Contract.

Tender Documentation

Preparation and/or collation of tender documentation in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained for your project.

Tender Action

We can identify and evaluate potential contractors and/or specialists for your project, obtain and appraise tenders; our recommendations are then submitted to you.

Mobilisation

We can offer guidance during the mobilisation period when letting the Building Contract, appointing your chosen contractor and arranging site hand over.

Construction to Practical Completion

We can administer the Building Contract to Practical Completion, during which the provision of further information to the contractor may be necessary as and when reasonably required.

We can also review the information provided by contractors and specialists. 

Post Practical Completion

We can administer the Building Contract after Practical Completion and make final inspections. You may also like us to assist building users during the initial occupation period and/or carry out a post-occupation evaluation.

Additional Services

Using the latest CAD software we are able to model your project to enable three dimensional views and virtual walk throughs.