Most projects follow a general process irrespective of the complexity. As a general rule of thumb, the time required for the preparation and approval of a documentation package is usually 6 - 8 months. This heavily depends on the work schedule of the combination of people who form part of the approval process. i.e. Council departments, land surveyors engineers, building surveyors, energy assessors etc.

 

But don't worry... I deal with all the different consultants, council representatives etc that may be required - so you don't have to.

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Typically, I break the process into 3 stages as follows:

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1 - Design stage -

• Initial meeting on site with the client to gain an understanding of  the overall project requirements, opportunities and limitations  

• Arrange for and liaise with a Land surveyor for a site survey 

• Conduct a site measure, and take photographic record of existing conditions

• Take a detailed design brief with clients to ascertain project scope

• Produce computerised sketch design drawings derived from client brief, existing conditions and land survey

• Present an initial design to the client for review and discussion

• Arrive at finalised design

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2 - Development Application stage

• Arrange, manage and meet with all external consultants required i.e. Heritage, Archaeology, Waste management reports, Traffic, Stormwater - can all come into play on some projects.

• Prepare & finalise appropriate drawing & documentation package for development application submission

• Submit & manage the application with council through to approval

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3 - Building Permit stage

• Prepare detailed construction drawings

• Produce a specification document in consultation with client. i.e.  this includes selections of materials, finishes, appliances etc required for inclusion into construction drawings

• Arrange and manage external consultants as required i.e. typically Engineering, BAL assessment, Energy Rater

• Present a final construction documentation to client

• Submit the construction documentation package for 'Certificate of Likely Compliance (CLC) ' with a Building Surveyor

• Liaise with the nominated Building Surveyor throughout to achieve approval to commence works.

• At this point your project can be sent to builders for tender.

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So hopefully you can see - that I guide your project from the start of the design process to the commencement of construction. I am also often engaged by clients to ensure that the construction outcome remains true to the original design.

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