Architecture

 

Inception and Feasibility

Site and Estate appraisals, preparation of the Brief, preparation of drawings from the Designer’s sketches for Outline Planning Applications, advice on alternative construction methods and advice on Building Regulations and other Statutory Requirements.

Production Information

Prepare a comprehensive Production Information package including drawings, schedules and NBS specifications from Designer’s outline brief, full co-ordination of Production Information with other Consultants, technical support in preparing revised cost estimates.

Outline Proposals

Preparation of drawings from the Designer’s sketches for Outline Proposals, co-ordination of Designer’s proposals with other Design Team Consultants, technical assistance in preparing special presentation drawings and brochures, outline advice on construction methods and implications of outline proposals on Building Regulations and other Statutory Requirements.

Tender Action

Provide technical appraisals of tenders, revise Production Information to meet any value engineering requirements, fully co-ordinate revised Production Information with other Consultants, technical support in preparing revised cost estimates

Scheme Design

Preparation of Scheme Design drawings from the Designer’s Outline Proposals, co-ordination of Scheme Design proposals with other Design Team Consultants, technical support in preparing cost estimates, assist in consultations with Building Control and Fire Authorities, preparation of drawings for Full Planning Applications, preparation of drawings for Client approval, advice on any special construction methods and implications of project.

Project Planning

Amend and update as appropriate Production Information including drawings, schedules and NBS specifications required for the Building Contract.

Detail Design

Preparation of Detail Design drawings from the Designer’s approved Scheme Design, co-ordination of Detail Design proposals with other Consultants, technical support in preparing cost estimates, assist in preparing drawings and documentation for Building Regulation and Fire Authority Approvals, preparation of drawings for Client approval of construction method(s).

Operations on Site and Completion

Technical support to the Contract Administrator, coordination of sub-contractors drawings, amend and update Construction Information including drawings, schedules and NBS specifications, prepare any special additional Construction Information including drawings, schedules and NBS specifications, prepare as-built information including drawings, schedules and O+M manuals.