ARCHITECTURE SERVICES OVERVIEW

Tim Ditchfield Architects have the capability and experience to engage with a diverse range of building projects. We can offer partial or full architectural services with each project including:

Concept Design
Schematic Design
Detailed Design
Construction Documentation (for Tender, Building Approval and Construction)
Tender Administration
Contract Administration (during construction)

INITIAL MEETING

Prior to the preparation of a proposal for architectural services an introductory meeting is arranged to allow both parties to meet and have an informal discussion about the client’s vision for the project.

The preferred location for this meeting is on site. After this initial meeting a Client/Architect Agreement is prepared for the client’s acceptance which outlines the scope of work and associated fees.

STAGE ONE

CONCEPT /SCHEMATIC DESIGN

This stage includes several meetings between the client and architect to produce a clear design concept reflecting the needs and wants of the client.

Generally in this stage free hand drawings comprising a conceptual site plan, floor plans, selections and exterior elevations are produced. A CAD 3D model is also be produced to help explain the Concept Design.

Preliminary schedules of internal and external finishes are prepared

A preliminary estimate of the probable construction cost of the project is provided.

STAGE TWO

DETAILED DESIGN

Detailed design includes the design development of the Schematic Design with additional client meetings.

Selection of finishes, fittings etc are finalised. An updated estimate of probable construction costs is provided.

At this stage drawings are prepared using CAD documents.

STAGE THREE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION/WORKING DRAWINGS

With this phase, the client and architect will meet several times to review and approve the drawings that will be used for pricing, building approval and construction of the project.

The services of other consultants eg. Structural Engineers will be required to provide documentation to complete the construction drawings.

STAGE FOUR

TENDER ADMINISTRATION

The Architects will often recommend several builders to provide a quote for the construction of the building and respond to enquiries during the tender period.

After assessment of the tenders the Architect will provide a recommendation of preferred builder for the projects.

STAGE FIVE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

This stage occurs during construction of the project. The core purpose of this stage is to ensure the work being performed by the builder is in accordance with the prepared construction documentation.

Each month the contractors claim is assessed and approved for payment by the client.

ARCHITECTURE SERVICES OVERVIEW

Tim Ditchfield Architects have the capability and experience to engage with a diverse range of building projects. We can offer partial or full architectural services with each project including:

Concept Design

Schematic Design

Detailed Design

Construction Documentation (for Tender, Building Approval and Construction)

Tender Administration

Contract Administration (during construction)

INITIAL MEETING

Prior to the preparation of a proposal for architectural services an introductory meeting is arranged to allow both parties to meet and have an informal discussion about the client’s vision for the project.

The preferred location for this meeting is on site. After this initial meeting a Client/Architect Agreement is prepared for the client’s acceptance which outlines the scope of work and associated fees.

STAGE ONE

CONCEPT /SCHEMATIC DESIGN

This stage includes several meetings between the client and architect to produce a clear design concept reflecting the needs and wants of the client.

Generally in this stage free hand drawings comprising a conceptual site plan, floor plans, selections and exterior elevations are produced. A CAD 3D model is also be produced to help explain the Concept Design.

Preliminary schedules of internal and external finishes are prepared

A preliminary estimate of the probable construction cost of the project is provided.

STAGE TWO

DETAILED DESIGN

Detailed design includes the design development of the Schematic Design with additional client meetings.

Selection of finishes, fittings etc are finalised. An updated estimate of probable construction costs is provided.

At this stage drawings are prepared using CAD documents.

STAGE THREE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION/WORKING DRAWINGS

With this phase, the client and architect will meet several times to review and approve the drawings that will be used for pricing, building approval and construction of the project.

The services of other consultants eg. Structural Engineers will be required to provide documentation to complete the construction drawings.

STAGE FOUR

TENDER ADMINISTRATION

The Architects will often recommend several builders to provide a quote for the construction of the building and respond to enquiries during the tender period.

After assessment of the tenders the Architect will provide a recommendation of preferred builder for the projects.

STAGE FIVE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

This stage occurs during construction of the project. The core purpose of this stage is to ensure the work being performed by the builder is in accordance with the prepared construction documentation.

Each month the contractors claim is assessed and approved for payment by the client.