• 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