Design Services
We offer a full Design service which encompasses all of the usual responsibilities assumed by the Designer from the initial briefing meeting to the final account.

Each client however has his own special service requirement and we are normally able to recommend a suitable service package after preliminary discussion. Typically, design services are made up of the following sequences of development stages, which may be expanded or trimmed as required, in part or in full.

Sketch or Conceptual Design
Covering the brief, surveys, development and presentation of planning and conceptual drawings, finishes and a budget. Fine tune and modify as necessary to achieve the optimum design.

Working Drawings
Development of detailed tender drawings consisting of General Arrangement, Setting Out and Ceiling Plans, Elevations, Specifications and Schedules of Finishes, Working Details of all Components and Fittings, Lighting/Electrical and Service Details. Working drawings also include schedules of “who does what” in terms of work delegation to aid control and competitive tendering. This stage is completed with the collation of competitive tenders from the market place for all aspects of work, which are evaluated and presented to the client for approval. Official orders are placed on the client’s behalf.

Supervision
We assist with the drawing up of a suitable “Program of Works” and make regular visits to the site and workshops as necessary to resolve queries, unforeseen problems and monitor workmanship. Site meetings may be minuted and issued to all parties if required. Final accounts are checked and contractor’s invoices are certified and authorized for payment direct by the client.

Fees
Professional design fees are negotiated and are based on the client’s requirements and determined by the size and type of contract.

Fees can be assessed as follows:

• A percentage of the contract sum.
• A lump sum or “fixed” fee.
• An hourly rate.

Percentages and rates are available upon request.