Develop preferred concept from Concept Design

Prepare preliminary elevations of exterior form

Prepare digital 3D massing model

Undertake preliminary selection of external materials and finishes

Provide recommendations for the appointment of other specialist consultants

Further detailed review of statutory and regulatory requirements

Prepare design development documentation and details that describe the design intent

Undertake interior design including selection of proposed materials, fittings, finishes and equipment

Assistance in the appointment of additional consultants as required

Coordination of design with other consultants

Coordinate the preparation of an updated estimate of the Cost of Works with Quantity Surveyor

Confirm statutory authority requirements

Attend pre-application meeting with Council prior to submission of formal planning application

Prepare architectural drawing package for formal submission

Liaise with the planning consultant regarding the preparation of additional material for formal submission

Prepare full set of detailed architectural working drawings at appropriate scale for construction

Draw and review joinery and wet areas

Develop/update 3D building model

Coordinate building services as required

Prepare construction details, at appropriate scale, to describe architectural intent

Prepare schedules for fixtures, finishes and equipment

Source samples and write specification

Further detailed coordination of design with structural engineer and energy rating consultant

Prepare/coordinate relevant documents to facilitate issue of the Building Permit

Assist the client in appointing a building surveyor

Preparation/coordination of documentation for building permit application

Respond to RFIs from the building surveyor and update architectural drawings as required

Manage the building permit process on the client’s behalf until the building permit is attained

Assist the client in determining the preferred tender process (competitive or negotiated)

Prepare tender documents and issue to all tenderers

Respond to enquiries from tenderers

Receive and open the tenders and together with cost consultant assess the tenders

Negotiate with the preferred tenderer if required to obtain an offer acceptable to the client

Prepare reports on tenders and recommendation for client acceptance

Prepare the contract documents

Arrange for signing and execution of the building contract by the building contractor and owner

Visit the site periodically to observe the general conformance of the construction works with the building contract documents

Review shop drawings and submissions by the building contractor

Provide the building contractor with instructions, supplementary details and clarification of the contract documents

Assess and determine variations and obtain client approvals where required

Assess and determine the building contractor’s progress claims and issue progress certificates

Assess the building contractor’s claims for extensions of time
Instruct the building contractor in regard to incomplete work and rectification of any defects

Assess and determine practical completion and issue the notice of practical completion