As a developer, you would be looking to maximise the potential of the site and deliver the project to a high quality but also economically and within as small a timeframe as possible. With these goals in mind, we always think beyond just the purely technical design and aim to contribute and test ‘outside the box’ ideas for the project.
We are involved in building projects at all stages, from the feasibility studies to the completion on site. We will help the project go over the ‘hurdles’ of the planning process/listed building consent, statutory agreements, and ensure that building regulations and building warranty providers’ requirements are met.
Even with the best design information, one crucial aspect of a successful project is finding the right contractor for the job. The tender process is key; we always aim to our tender information as comprehensive as possible, and to clearly explain to the prospective contractors any unusual and challenging aspects of the proposed works. We can then assist in evaluating the tender returns and interviewing the contractors.
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Here are examples of the services we most commonly provide for developers:
- structural and civil engineering design, both for design and build projects up to tender, and full construction information on traditional contracts
- site feasibility studies and producing design options for evaluation
- tendering and commissioning site investigations
- engineering input for planning applications and listed building consents, agreements with utility providers and highways
- evaluation of main and sub-contractor tender submissions
- liaison with building control and building warranty providers