1. SITE VISIT

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One of our construction specialists will schedule in a meeting to:

 

• View the property in person

• Get an understanding of what your intention behind the project is

• Get an insight to your sense of taste, identify any potential challenges, discuss current issues with the property.

• Discuss how we can make this project bespoke as per your requirements

• Meeting in person: understand what you want and the challenges of the project

 

A site visit is important for a successful project, even more so if it is your home. Looking at the property and discussing your vision in person is the best way to understand your vision, priorities, and expectations.

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2. VISION BRIEF AND BUDGETING

 

Our architect will discuss your expectations, potential cost options, and translate your ideas in drawings:

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• Defining the constraints: create a concrete design to evaluate

• Understanding the options: discuss the impact of the different choices

• Aligning the proposed design with your budget

 

3. DESIGN AND PLANNING

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Our architects produces all the documentation and drawings for the planning authority and manages the process to get your permission granted.

 

• Liaising with the council authorities: manage meetings, requirements and feedback

• Preparing drawings and plans: submit complete docs to council

• Filing the application to approval: submit all the package for the council decision

• Producing pre-build package: include building regs plus specifications, party wall, leasehold management and more

 

Managing a planning permission application is a careful balance between realising your desires, maximising the potential of your property and managing the planning authority requirements. It’s very often a matter of details, studying the history of past decisions, appointing the right consultants and communicating effectively with the planning authorities. Our goal is to get approval as soon as possible.

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4. CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATION

 

One of our estimation specialists produces an accurate quotation for your project, including a itemised list of the proposed works.

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• Defining the construction costs: evaluate the basic construction work

• Estimating the options: optimise the choice of finishes and suppliers for the best result

• Explaining the quote: communicate clearly what is included or not and what might be the impact

• Communicating effectively: explain the process and the project program, define the communication channels, agree on the decision flow

 

Investing your money in renovating your property can be a big decision. That is why understanding the quotation is paramount to make the best decision. Most important of all, the price must be reasonable. Rogue companies often quote a very low price to get appointed for the project, already planning to charge extras to make up for the difference; if not done on purpose, a contractor might choose to abandon the project when they realise it’s not profitable.

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5. BUILD

 

The construction manager assigned to your project organises the construction team, produces the project time plan and manages the activities on site for the execution of the work

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• Creating the program: define a clear program to control the progress and prevent issues

• Scheduling the work and executing on site: use experience, best practices, professional competence and the best teams on site

• Reporting and sharing info: give regular feedback and respond promptly to questions and requests

• Setting up communication channels: dashboard, live chat, photo and video sharing using the latest tech solutions

• Making timely decisions: follow a clear process for requests, approvals, last minute changes and all decisions

 

Building works cause disruption in your daily routine. Information sharing and effective communication are as important as the execution of the works.
That is why you will have English speaking construction managers on your project and dedicated communication channels to avoid long and confusing email threads.

 

6. COMPLETION AND HANDOVER

 

Your construction project manager defines the snagging list, ensures all the tiny details are taken care of and reviews everything with you to get to a successful handover of your property.

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• Completing the work: finalise all the construction works for you to move in

• Checking all the details: compile a snagging list to sort out all the small details

• Wrapping up all the final bits: complete the snagging and sign off the project.