WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR YOUR BUILDING PROJECT:

CONCEPT DESIGN SERVICES

Review of Council’s and other authority’s regulations


Discussions with you regarding the final brief


Reviewing survey information, undertake site measurements, photographic records, co-ordinating procurement of any additional survey requirements


Preparation of preliminary design sketches

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DA) SERVICES

Incorporating survey information required by Council. Selection of exterior finishes and materials, preparation of drawings including plans, elevations, sections, Statement of Environmental Effects, and town planning calculations required by Council for a Development Application (DA)


Briefing other consultants as required


Preliminary (Pre-DA) discussions with Council


Compilation and lodgement of the DA submission


Shadow Diagrams


BASIX energy efficiency certification

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION TO C.C. SERVICES

Incorporation of Council’s DA conditions into the design


Preparation of dimensioned drawings including detailed plans/elevations/sections and other documents as required by Council for a Construction Certificate Application (CC)


Co-ordinating the work of other consultants


Compilation and lodgement of the CC submission

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION COMPLETION SERVICES

Preparation of For-Construction drawings including waterproofing, insulation, construction details, plumbing, tiling, final specifications, setout drawings, lighting/power/telecom. layouts, selection and scheduling of fittings and finishes for the builder


Preparation of additional trade specifications and supplementary conditions of contract

TENDERING SERVICES

Discussions with you regarding finalised budget strategy, programming and staging of construction


Compilation of Tender drawings/specifications and preparation of Tender Conditions, forms, Scope of Works statements and other tender documentation


Distributing, receiving, checking and analysing tenders


Discussions with you regarding selection of the builder


Prepare the contract for signature by you and the builder

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Inspection of building works


Preparation of explanatory drawings and answering builder’s queries


Examination of workshop drawings


Assessment of builder’s claims and issue of progress advice/certificates


Assessment of variations and contract sum adjustments


Administration as equired for security retentions


Defects inspections


Obtaining contractor’s certificates required for Council’s Building/Occupancy Certificates


Advice on Defects Liability Period, warranties, guarantees, issue of Final Certificate and release of security retentions

COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE APPROVALS

Review the State Government SEPP Housing regulations and determine if your project can be approved under these rules instead of the council’s rules


Design to meet the SEPP Complying Development Certificate regulations


Coordinate appointment of a certifying authority


Provide documentation for a approval by a certifier