Services
We offer the following, either as individual stand-alone services or in combination as part of a larger project.
Plan of work
A typical project will follow these stages, based on the RIBA Plan of Work 2020
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Preliminary discussions
Agreement on aims and scope of the service
Client budget
Measured surveys
Condition surveys
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Preliminary drawings and/or reports
Review of client brief and budget
Review of survey data
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Review of stage 2
Consideration of structural and services systems
Development of the design drawings
Planning application drawings and reports tailored to local authority validation criteria.
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Appointment of structural engineer and other specialist consultants
Production of working drawings and specifications
Input from specialist manufactures/fabricators
Health and safety risk assessments
Cost & programme review
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Review contract procurement method & programme
Establish tender shortlist & carry out tender negotiations
Issue draft contract & arrange for signature by client and contractor.
Administer the terms of the contract
Carry out site inspections & resolve design and quality issues
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Carry out inspections of defects and incomplete items
Arrange handover meeting on completion
Administer terms of the contract following completion
Review making good of defects and resolve final account.