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The numbered tasks on the right are the services we offer at each stage of a project These stages have been broken down, these notes will explain.

Inception

The relationships between those who are going to be involved in a project are formally made. Decisions about who will be expected to do what and when will be decided. These are commonly called "Appointments".

Feasibility
The client is provided with advice about how best to proceed with a project. Ensuring the solutions sought are buildable, that they will provide what you want for a cost you can afford. This process will result in a set of requirements known as a "Brief".
Consultation

A-B Inception and Feasibility

01 Obtain information about the Site from the Client
02 Visit the Site and carry out an initial appraisal
03 Assist the Client in preparation of Client's Requirements
04 Advise the Client on methods of procuring construction
05 Advise on the need for specialist contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers to design and execute parts of the Works
06 Prepare proposals and make application for outline planning permission
07 Carry out such studies as may be necessary to determine the feasibility of the Client's Requirements
08 Review with the Client alternative design and construction approaches and cost implications
09 Advise on the need to obtain planning permission, approvals under Building Acts and / or Regulations and other statutory requirements
10 Develop the Client's Requirements
11 Advise on environmental impact and prepare report




Outline Proposals
With a brief agreed work can begin producing scheme drawings. These will establish the general approach to the layout of the project, its design and construction. This scheme is then presented to the client for approval.

C Outline Proposals

01 Analyse the Client's Requirements; prepare outline proposals
02 Provide information to discuss proposals with and incorporate input of other consultants
03 Provide information to other consultants for their preparation of an approximation of construction cost
03A Prepare an approximation of construction cost
04 Submit outline proposals and approximation of construction cost for the Client's preliminary approval
05 Propose a procedure for cost planning and control
06 Provide information to others for cost planning and control throughout the Project
06A Operate the procedure for cost planning and control throughout the Project
07 Prepare and keep updated a Client's running expenditure plan for the Project
08 Prepare special presentation drawings, brochures, models or technical information for use of the Client or others.
09 Carry out negotiations with tenants or others identified by the Client
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