Advise on the need for independent
consultants
Guidance on the possible & relevant types of
contract & tender
Evaluating & advising upon the environmental
& statutory requirements affecting the
project
We prepare tentative proposals for
discussion and development
Holding preliminary discussions with
authorities and consultants
Design stage Risk Assessment
Architectural Design, Management &
Production:
Preparing and presenting design proposals
using CAD and traditional methods
Researching problems and producing &
advising upon innovative design solutions
Preparing final scheme drawings and details
Submissions under the Town & Country
Planning Acts
Managing & coordinating the design team and
associated professional consultants
Producing, analysing and advising upon
specification, materials selection and
detailed design solutions in relation to
performance & production criteria
Producing, managing, controlling and
integrating design & production information
Submission under the Building Acts,
Regulations and other statutory requirements
Carrying out risk assessments to an evolving
design
Production information, drawings, schedules
& specifications suitable for tender
purposes
Leading the detailed design process &
coordinating the detailed design information
Contract Procedures:
Inviting building contractors, specialist
sub-contractors & suppliers to submit formal
tenders & quotations for the works
Considering offers received and reporting
recommendations on same
Preparing Contract Documents as required and
arranging for their execution
Instructing Contractors
Inspection of the works from time to time, to
ensure Contractors are fulfilling their
obligations under the contract
Administering the Contract
Certification of applications for interim
payments. Only those works in accordance
with the terms of the contract are certified
for payment. The Employer's liability to VAT
is NOT certified and Contractors are
required to make separate applications for
settlement of this tax.
Verification of and negotiating the final
certification of payment under the contract
General services throughout the process:
Risk assessments
Management & coordination of other
consultants appointed to the project
Provision of information to support an
evolving cost plan
Post construction:
Provision of a set of 'as built' drawings,
service & maintenance manual with drawings
De-brief of Employer [and end users], feed
back into the knowledge base
Appraisal of building performance in use.
Produce, develop & maintain planned
preventitive maintenance management
information systems
Evaluate & advise upon refurbishment,
repair, re-use, re-cycling & deconstruction
of buildings
Additional Professional Services:
Expert Witness
