• Definition of project: Investigating the art of the possible. • Budget discussion and budget setting.

• Undertake full measured and photographic survey, and co-ordinate any other surveys, if required. This is normally undertaken by ourselves, for large or complex projects this may need to be out-sourced. If this is required we will co-ordinate alternative quotes). • Prepare drawings of existing plans and elevations in CAD

• Prepare 3d CAD model of existing based on the above • Prepare sketch drawings for discussion, showing alternative proposals. • Develop a written brief • Meet with clients to discuss options. • Develop favoured option in 3D CAD model

• Advise on the selection of structural engineer • Advise on the client’s requirements in respect of the party wall act and selection pf party wall surveyor (if required) • Advise on methods of procurement and the selection of a contractor • Conduct meetings with you, the client to discuss and agree refinement to developed design • Provide information to structural engineer to co-ordinate design • Sign off developed design drawings. Any layout changes made by the client after this stage would be charged at an hourly rate. • Submit pre-planning application (if required) • Submit Planning Application, comprising: site location plan; block plan; plans and elevations of existing; plans and elevations as proposed; design and access statement; prepare appropriate forms and notices; submit on-line. (please note: we cannot reasonably anticipate any additional information that may be requested by the local Planning Authority; or any conditions, any additional information or discharge of conditions will be charged on a timecharge basis).

• Conduct meetings with you, client to further agree types of finishes, materials, fittings etc. • Co-ordinate information from structural engineer • Provide information to party wall surveyor to comprise party wall award and/or notices (if required) • Prepare a specification for the works • Prepare a scope of works document • Prepare detailed drawings, including: demolition drawings; drainage schematic; general arrangement plans and elevations; finishes drawings; services drawings including lighting; details as appropriate • Prepare package of information for building regulations (either full plans application or building notice, which ever is most appropriate) • Issue information for tender(s) to be obtained • Review information from tender(s) and report • Co-ordinate with contractor in preparation of budget cost checks.

• Co-ordinate with the contractor agreeing contract dates • Explain to you, the client, your responsibilities in respect of the building contract • Issue and administer the terms of the building contract to practical completion • Visit the site to see that the work is proceeding generally in accordance with contract • Handover and conclusion of building contract • Post occupancy evaluation