Embedded Files
The online Guide is takes you step by step through the process, with links to useful resources and downloads, including 'The Project Plan' which we use to plan and monitor all of our projects. By managing this yourself, you will stay in control, understand the process and reduce costs by not paying for expensive 'adminstrative time'. This is ideally suited to people who want to get more heavily involved in their own project.
*Once purchased you will have 6 months unlimited access.
Contents:
Contents:
The Guide follows the format of the RIBA 'Plan of Works' (the industry standard) so by working in this framework you will be able to clearly communicate with other professionals who should be familiar with this process.
The Guide follows the format of the RIBA 'Plan of Works' (the industry standard) so by working in this framework you will be able to clearly communicate with other professionals who should be familiar with this process.
- RIBA Stages 1 & 2:
Initial Site Appraisal
Arrange site / building survey
Establish the budget
Establish The Project Programme
Identify Planning Limitations
Prepare the initial brief
Prepare Concept Designs
Prepare & submit pre-app
Identify health and safety risks
- RIBA Stage 3:
Prepare final developed designs
Commission / source any supporting documents required
Prepare & submit the relevant application
Discharge of Planning Conditions
Preliminary pricing
- RIBA Stage 4:
Quotes required for this stage
U-Value calculations & BuiLding Regulations notes
Detailed technical drawings
Submit Building Regulations application
Party Wall Notice / Award
Build Over Application
Issue Drawings for final pricing
Appoint Builder
The Benefits
The Benefits
- A step-by-step guide to planning and managing your own house extension project
- Save time, avoid costly mistakes and stay in control
- Includes checklists, planning tools and real world advice
- Designed for UK homeowners managing their own build.
- Enables you to get fully involved and save money
How We Can Help
How We Can Help
Our outsourcing service can be used in conjunction with the guide to support you will all aspects of the design process, production of information and submission of applications. Through The Guide we have highlighted the points where you are advised to seek professional help and there are links to post details of your requirements to get quotes. By splitting it down into smaller packages of work, or even single tasks in this way, you can get real value for money and spread the costs.
1 Surveys / as existing drawings
1 Surveys / as existing drawings
Smaller domestic or interior projects don't always warrant the cost of a full professional measured building survey and it is come practice to do this yourself with a hand-held laser. This can be time-consuming, particularly if the project is not that near to you it can involve a lot of wasted travel time. We have many freelancers who have stated they can do this work, including a couple who specifically specialise in this and nothing else. Handing-over this repetitive and time-consuming activity really helps free-up your time to focus on the 'value-add' activities instead.
2 Planning/Design Drawings
2 Planning/Design Drawings
We can help produce the designs and drawings necessary for the 'planning' stage applications- either based on your sketch designs... or if you want, we can even do this for you. With the owners extensive experience (30+ years) he is able to ensure the drawings meet the necessary criteria and give you and your client the best possible chance of a successful outcome.
3 Building Regs / Technical Drawings
3 Building Regs / Technical Drawings
With a range of architects, assistants and technicians, we have a team ready and able to tackle even the most complex of technical drawing packages. For smaller domestic projects this will generally be relatively simple, General Arrangement Plans, Sections & Elevations but we can also produce full tender and construction packages if required.
4 Schedules & Specifications
4 Schedules & Specifications
As part of the detailed drawing package we can also prepare schedules and specifications to assist in the tendering and construction process.
5 Reports (DAS/Planning Statements etc.)
5 Reports (DAS/Planning Statements etc.)
We can undertake initial planning research into past applications and relevant policies and then prepare planning statements or design and access statements to support the relevant applications. We have a planning consultant on board who can assist with policy research in particular and we can offer guidance on the best approach in order to achieve maximum returns for your clients.
6 3D Visuals
6 3D Visuals
Many of our freelancers can produce 3D visuals, using a variety of softwares and these could be used as a design tool, to assit with planning applications or final sales and presentations.
7 Conservation / Heritage
7 Conservation / Heritage
For applications and work in relation to historic buildings (listed or in Conservation Areas), we can help in the preparation of heritage assessments, recording historic building features and advising on suitable alterations that will be acceptable to the local authorities. We can also prepare large scale details where listed building consent conditions may dictate.
Starting a New Practice?
Starting a New Practice?
If you are setting up a new practice and have limited experience, we can help you to get started straight away.
If you are setting up a new practice and have limited experience, we can help you to get started straight away.
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