1 SURVEY

• • • Full measured survey
    • Survey of existing services positions
    • Sketch notes of important features
    • Site photos
    • Base Drawings

2 PROPOSALS

• • • Discuss and agree client brief
    • Provide initial thoughts on proposals for comment as CAD drawings
    • Talk through and show various options
    • Agree on best option and produce scheme drawings
    • Produce 3D images

3 PLANNING

• • • Planning Drawings
    • Application forms and planning statements
    • Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) calculations; S106, SANG and SAMM provisions; Biodiversity assessment, etc.
    • Discussions with specialist consultants eg. Arboriculturalist, SuDS design, etc.

4 BUILDING REGULATIONS

• • • Building Regulation Drawings
    • Design specification and notes
    • Liaison with Structural Engineer and/or other specialist consultants
    • Issue to Local Authority or Approved Assessor 

5 SPECIFICATION & TENDER

• • • Detailed drawings and specification of materials and workmanship standards
    • NBS claused specification for more detailed designs
    • Finishes, materials, door and window schedules
    • Issue of Tender package to chosen builders for quotations

6 BUILDING CONTRACT

• • • Advice on which Contract is best for you and preparation of documents to enter into a contract with your selected building contractor
    • JCT Homeowner Contract
    • RIBA Domestic Building Contract
    • JCT Minor Works

7 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

• • • Site Supervision
    • Adminstration of Contract
    • Valuations and Stage Payments
    • Practical Completion Certificate
    • Snagging and rectification

8 COMPLETION

• • • The realisation of your dream
    • Defect Liability Period
    • Final Payment Certificate