• Client questionnaire to determine project requirements and initial brief
• Develop strategy for achieving the clients' goals
• Budget outline
• Site appraisals

• Update project brief, if any changes arising from initial questionnaire
• Carry out measured survey, including site photographs or instruct external surveying company and gather general site information, drains, trees etc.
• Develop CAD drawings of existing property (plans and elevations)
• Feasibility design - where necessary
• Define sustainability targets
• Define wider project team and assist client with the their appointment

•  Develop concept designs (number of designs depends on service level selected), for review and discussion
• Complete stage 2 design report
• Project cost review, where necessary
• Liaise with wider project team
• Develop outline 3D model of concept designs
• Review sustainability targets

• Client meeting to develop detailed drawings of preferred concept design
• Complete stage 3 design report and sign off planning drawings
• 3D designs updated to reflect planning scheme
• Update cost summary, where necessary
• Liaise with wider project team
• Review possible procurement routes
• Agreed construction methods
• Submit pre-app
• Submit planning application and prepare design and access statements, where necessary:
  - Plans and elevations (existing and proposed)
  - Location and block plans
  - 3D images (dependant on service level).

We split technical design into two stages (4A & 4B):
4A - Working/construction drawings

• Assist with the appointment of wider design team, if not already appointed
• Develop working/construction drawings, suitable for submission to Building Control. The level of detail on the working drawings is dependant on the service level selected
• Review sustainability assessment
• Update 3D model to reflect chosen finishes

4B - Specification and Tendering

• Issue client with briefing questionnaire
• Develop a written specification and work schedules
• Advise on suitable Building Contracts
• Issue tenders to 4-6 contractors
• Interview contractors alongside the client and assist with the appointment of the contractor

• Prepare the building contract and contract documents, for signing by the client and contractor
• Carry out weekly or fortnightly site inspections and chair meetings
• Prepare weekly or fortnightly site report, including photographic updates
• Review contractor valuations and issue interim payment certificates
• Review design work by specialist contractors
• Issue Architect's instruction where variations or changes occur and log cost implications

• Visit the property to carry out a final inspection
• Provide final construction information pack
• Advise on the resolution of any defects identified
• Agree final account and issue final certificate
• Produce snagging schedule to be completed by contractor

• Complete post-occupancy evaluation (if required)