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services

The range of functions included in a full architectural service is extensive and were the clients time or experience is limited there are obvious benefits in procuring these from a single company. However were cost, familiarity or existing arrangements dictate we are happy to provide a partial or limited service to suit the needs of the client.

In addition to full architectural services place can provide directly or with the input of associates the following additional services:

interior design
bespoke furniture design
art commissioning
theatre planning
exhibition design
retail planning
access audits
acoustic design

 

 

project management

prepare project brief
identify and assemble a suitable project team
develop and implement suitable contractual relationships
develop and monitor overall project budget
prepare and agree project development programme
manage the project team
assess and report on the performance of team

surveys

measured surveys for development and construction purposes,
condition surveys for maintenance and repair,
historic development and usage surveys for planning and
utilities surveys to identify availability and location of services
recommend and commission specialist surveys to identify specific site restriction e.g. asbestos, contamination, geological, arboricultural, acoustic, wildlife, flooding etc.

feasibility studies and development appraisals

identify and quantify clients objectives
undertake studies to identify the potential of specific or to identify potential buildings or sites
explore development options and assess against objectives and restrictions to identify optimum development solution
advise on strategies for obtaining development approval

 

outline design and planning applications

prepare development brief
develop design proposals
consult and present proposals to development control agencies and other interested parties
prepare and make application for planning approval and other controlling agencies.
prepare (with others) an estimate of construction costs
review procurement routes

detailed design and building regulations applications

prepare detailed building brief
prepared detailed design for the construction of the project including drawings, specification and schedules
prepare documents and make applications for building regulations and associated submit and negotiate with appropriate authorities
Prepare (with others) detailed construction cost plan

contractor selection and tendering

identify suitable main and specialist contractors
prepare document for costing and obtain competitive or negotiated tenders as agreed
review tenders and identify cost control options if necessary
finalise price and contractual arrangements with the preferred contractor

building contract administration

administer the building contract as clients agent
monitor and report on the performance of the contractor and specialists
certify interim payments to the contractor
sign off the completed works
agree and certify the final account