Let’s get to know each other!  We will meet with you, tour your property and record your design brief of wants/needs.  Then we will let you know about our services and how we can best add value to your project.

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2. Schematic Design

Using your design brief as a foundation, we design a variety of concept plans that offer a diverse range of solutions. These concepts are thoughtfully curated to encompass as many aspects of your design requirements as feasible.

In addition to your specified preferences, these concepts plans introduce ideas and opportunities that you may not have previously considered.

Serving as preliminary designs, the concept plans play a pivotal role in enabling you to visualise the potential enhancements to your home, community or commercial space.  We provide an overview of each sketch, shedding light on the rationale behind them and highlighting any potential concerns we identify.

Together, we collaborate with you to refine your preferred concept/s from schematic design until it evolves into a definitive version that mirrors both your aspirations and budgetary considerations.

Further, we develop external elevations, suggesting suitable external materials and a harmonious colour palette.  This process empowers you to envisage the outcome of your project.

We undertake the essential task of procuring a cost estimate. This step is crucial as it allows us to evaluate the alignment between your preferred design and your budget.  Ensuring a balance between your Budget and Design is of paramount importance before advancing to the next phases of your project.

4. Town Planning

On occasion, obtaining Town Planning permission becomes a prerequisite before advancing to the construction documentation phase. We will identify whether this step is pertinent to your project during our preliminary evaluation.

A distinct set of drawings is necessary for the purpose of a planning application. These drawings are then submitted to the local Council. Their focus lies in addressing the planning regulations and guidelines that are specific to your property.

In this stage we embark on the creation of a comprehensive set of working drawings. These detailed drawings serve as essential references for other consultants, council and your chosen builder.

The involvement of various specialised consultants is essential.  These consultants contribute by furnishing plans and reports that are instrumental in obtaining the building permit and facilitating construction. We engage in a collaborative effort with you to document the intricate details of your project.

Concluding this stage involves the submission of a building permit application, which we adeptly manage on your behalf.

6. Tendering

Tendering is a competitive process affords you the opportunity to assess multiple builders and evaluate the cost of building your project.

Our role is to act as your facilitator, streamlining the process. This involves curating a select pool of potential tenderers, compiling a comprehensive Tender package, addressing enquiries throughout the tender duration, and subsequently undertaking a detailed evaluation of the submissions.  The culmination of this assessment is a report to empower you to make an informed decision in selecting your preferred builder.

The final stage of the renovation puzzle is the construction phase. Throughout this crucial stage, we function as an impartial intermediary, effectively bridging communication between you and the builder.

Our role encompasses an array of responsibilities, including addressing technical enquiries, evaluating variations, conducting routine site visits, verifying the builder’s claims, and conducting an inspection of defects, among other tasks.

Ideally, every construction would unfold seamlessly.  However, we recognise that each site and project are unique and lead to occasional challenges. Our objective is to navigate these challenges expertly, striving to ensure a journey that’s as smooth as possible.