| Survey stage |
A measured survey of the proposed site, including existing buildings and any relevant site features |
| Preparation of survey drawings |
| Design Stage 1 |
Taking the clients instructions and design brief and preparing an outline proposal / preliminary design sketch |
| Design Stage 2 |
Consulting with the Client regarding the sketch design and any amendments that the Client requires |
| Planning Stage |
Preparation and submission of the official Planning Application, including plans, elevations, 3D visualisations if required and design statements etc |
| Building Regulation Stage |
Preparation and submission of the Building Control Application / Building Notice including all necessary drawings, forms etc required |
| Specification |
Writing the Specification of Works comprising of detailed design information sufficient for the contractor to suitably price for the works. |
| Tender Stage |
Advice and recommendations on the selection of contractors suitable to undertake the works |
| Distribution of tender documents to contractors for pricing of the works. Analysing /comparing the priced tenders and making recommendations to the Client as to the suitability of tenders received |
| Construction Stage |
Preparing contract documents and acting as contract administrator throughout the completion of the works. |
| Regular site inspections to check upon completed work and ensure compliance with the specification |
| Advise the Client throughout the construction phase on the building progress |
| Issue any required instructions to the contractor. |
| Periodical valuations of construction works completed, assessing variation costings and issuing payment certificates as approhiate. |
| Inspection of the works when deemed to be complete |
| Post Contract Stage |
Inspection of the works at the end of the Defects Liability Period and instructing the contractor to correct any defects. |
| Issuing the final certification and associated payments |
