Our Process
Beyond what is specified in the brief, understanding our clients and their needs is a key component of our strategy. This enables us to come across unanticipated chances and answers. The communication and cooperation that take place during the project-creation process are crucial to its success.
Workstages
Our Practice's workstages closely adhere to the RIBA scope of work, although they have been modified to account for the key project milestones:
Stages 1-2
Every endeavour begins with information collecting. The most crucial phase of any task is a comprehensive briefing process to make sure the proper questions are being addressed and the solutions will meet the project's goals.
To determine the needs and goals of the project, we will conduct numerous feasibility studies at this time and have a number of talks. This frequently leads to doubting and discarding earlier beliefs. You must also come up with your own concepts for the project, including how you see using the rooms and how they may appear and feel.
Sketches and models will be used to transform the pre-concieved brief into ideas and concept proposals. We also take into account fundamental environmental and construction considerations at this point. There might be several choices or versions that represent various approaches to the issue.
The main result of our workstage stage 2 is a report that compiles all of these possibilities and specifics for discussion and agreement on the best course of action.
It is at the end of this part of the project the Practice will submit an RIBA stage 1 report to be approved before the contiuation of work
Stage 3
Stage 3 develops the basic ideas into a cohesive design that is prepared for a planning application, if necessary. All of the material is compiled in drawings, models, and reports to create the proposal that is ready for submission. An in-depth investigation is also done into the context and background of the planning.
We are thorough in our information submission and employ a variety of techniques to accurately characterise the programme. This stage of the project's development, from the earliest suggestions suitable for thorough and technical design, is crucial even if planning is not necessary.
A planning proposal to the local government is stage 3's main result.
Stage 4
The following steps are to determine the technical details of how the project will be built when planning clearance has been obtained. Depending on the service to be offered, stage 4 might be divided.
Stage 4 sees the development and completion of the building fabric and performance, as well as increased involvement from additional experts such as structural engineers.
The plan is developed using a streamlined stage 4a in preparation for a building rules submission.
This information is developed into a complete set of details and specifications in Stage 4b so that contractors may create complete quotations.
At this point, all of the final selections regarding the items and materials will be made, and the arrangement of the components will be decided. You will be aware of the pricing when you have a complete collection of comprehensive designs.
Stage 5
Construction will begin as soon as a contractor has been chosen.
A contract is created between you and the contractor that includes all of the construction's specifics, facts, and requirements. Exactly what is to be built, how much it will cost, and how long it will take will be outlined in this.
We serve as the contract administrator during the construction period, assessing work progress and quality, responding to inquiries and information requests, and keeping an eye on the project's financial elements.
Throughout this phase, we will visit the site often. When the job is practically finished, we will gather information and examine the finished product before handing it on. After completion, we'll help you organise any additional work that's necessary and settle the outstanding bills.