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Stages of The Design Building Process PDF
Stages of The Design Building Process PDF
Stages of The Design Building Process PDF
Each stage is independent and does not tie you into Aims:
completing every stage of your project with us. Professional advice to get you started and moving in the
right direction from day 1.
For both new homes, renovations and extensions, each
stage of the process is the same, and the extent of our Likely scope of work
service is up to you. • Initial research (in office)
• Site meeting (approx. 2hrs)
We can do full or partial services and work at hourly rates. • Recording brief, taking notes, checklists
• Discussion of budget, property values
During our initial service we can ‘workshop’ your project and
• Construction cost assessment
work out the best approach for you.
• Design ideas and feedback
• Retainer agreement to engage us for our services
10 Contract Admin Before you begin any design work - get professional advice
to ensure your project is well founded and viable.
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Working off accurate drawings can save you money during The feasibility process can save you money by getting your
the build, as it can reduce mistakes.
brief and budget sorted earlier in the process.
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A great design will really add value to your lifestyle, not just
to your properties resale value.
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Likely scope of work Note: This stage of service may not be required.
• Incorporate changes from Design Development stage
• Getting quotes from consultants, and co-ordination of their Likely scope of work
work and incorporation into approval documents • Monitoring the approval process
• Site Plan, Site Analysis Plan, Finishes Schedules • Responding quickly where additional information is
• BASIX Certificate (excl. ABSA if required) required, and co-ordination this information
• Shadow diagrams (if required) • Preparing supporting information, attending council
meetings, hearings or LEC
Some of the things we consider • Calls, emails, meetings and discussions, following research
• Best submission strategies to gain council approval to assist in gaining approval
• Covering everything council requires to minimise delays but • Discussion with neighbours
without providing too much information that locks you in
• If by staging work with separate or additional applications Some of the things we consider
can achieve a better result ie. easier / quicker approval • Where and when we can use the Exempt and Complying
Codes to achieve approval
Work we usually produce • How and when to suggest modifications that may be more
• Full DA or CDC submission set acceptable and achieve approval
Note: Some work is done by consultants. Refer to our guide
detailing the work of consultants. Work we usually produce
Often the stage is not required, but where it is required,
Fee guide having an experienced architect on board can make all the
Varies depending upon the type and number of difference.
applications required. All work is completed at hourly rates
where required. Fee guide
Hourly rate as required
Timeframe
We aim for 4 weeks, but can be longer depending on the Timeframe
work of consultants. N/A
A quick and easy approval, so you can stay friends with your We go the extra mile so you can get your project approved
neighbours now and in the future.
more easily. Our support during the approval assessment
process will save you time and money.
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Timeframe Timeframe
For full interior design you should allow at least 6-8 weeks for For preparation, 4 weeks tendering and negotiation, you
design, selections and complete documentation.
should allow 6-8 weeks in total.
A well designed and detailed interior is essential to A simple and well managed tender process should result is
compliment the architecture.
lower tenders and less chance of future variations or disputes
on-site.
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