Client Brief
This is a precursory activity for any project. In this phase, our team gathers all the necessary information for a proposed project, assesses the scope of the development, and explores options for delivering the project.
The scope of work in this phase includes:
– Location of the property
– Type of the proposed development
– Goals, needs and requirements to be fulfilled and achieved
– The budget for the proposed development
– Types of Building & Purposes
– Architectural Style
– Familiarisation with the client’s information provided
Aims: To provide the client with the best solution and professional advice based on all the information collected at this stage.
Site Investigation & Feasibility Planning
Feasibility planning is preliminary research undertaken in the very early stages of a project and performed so as to ascertain if the client’s idea is achievable or if we need to explore another option.
The scope of work in this phase includes:
– On-site Inspection
– Covenants & Restrictions
– Discussion with the relevant authority
– Basic Property Research (Zones & Schedules, Overlies, Local policies)
– Basic Underground Services Research
– Basic Neighbourhood analysis
– Approvals & Permit requirements
Aims: To determine at an early stage if the client’s ideas and goals are achievable or whether another option needs to be explored.
Project Analysis
This stage consists of the provision of information for the design process and expectations.
The scope of work in this phase includes:
– Budget prioritisation and client expectations
– Current and Improved resale value discussion
– Likely approval process and controls
– Master plan staging, timeframe & time planning
– Approximate building cost summary for budgeting