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The Design Phase
(includes Pre Design, Sketch Design and Design Development)

  • Briefing discussions to determine your needs and desires
  • A design or concept prepared by us to capture your brief and site requirements
  • Further development of the design or concept to deepen your understanding of the design
  • Review of cost
  • Preparation of documents necessary to lodge for planning approval from the local government.

Documentation

  • Usually commences after planning approval
  • Preparation of technical drawings, schedules of materials, fittings, etc
  • Preparation of a technical and statutory specification covering building standards and workmanship
  • Interior design of kitchens, bathrooms and the like usually commences in this phase
  • Includes on-going design review and progression as well as cost review if desired
  • Preparation of documents necessary to lodge for building approval from the local government (using either council or a private certifier)
  • Documents describe the works in detail and are suitable for tendering / pricing

Contract Administration

  • Calling and receiving tenders, negotiating with the short listed tenderers
  • Preparation of contracts for builder and client to sign
  • Administration of the contract including instructions, analysis and certification of payments and variations in the contract and regular inspections of the work
  • Regular reporting of budget and progress to the client
  • Post completion inspection of the works to assess defects



We act as your independent design consultant throughout the process, designing and coordinating the many requirements of the project into a bespoke outcome. Our product may be an integral part of your business or it may be the place you call home.

Our service guides you through all aspects of the building process - we can be with you every step of the way or just part of the journey if you prefer.

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