1. Pre Design

Preliminary meeting with client. (This can be arranged at a location of your choice).

Consultation with client to establish project brief, spatial requirements and Initial budget parameters

Preliminary determination of required consultants

Fee and programme proposal.

 

2. Schematic Design

Site inspection

Existing building measure up, and photographic survey

Review of Council requirements for the site. (Including site-specific constraints such as bushfire prone areas, heritage buildings, conservation zones and foreshore areas.)

Arrange survey to be carried out of the land and any existing buildings.

Develop preliminary design sketches and concepts.

Collation of the above for review with client.

3. Design Development           

Assessment of outcomes from client feedback from above.

Consultant fee requests and subsequent acceptance from client.

Develop design including CAD drawings of the same, including consultant feedback.

Arrange preliminary costings by Quantity Surveyor.

Collation of the above for review with client.

4. Design Application (DA)

Once client sign off has been received relevant documents are prepared for Council submission. (Application forms, site and waste management plans etc.)

Consultants report coordination and arranging correct number of final copies.

(BASIX reports, Statement of environmental effects etc.)

Full set of architectural drawings and required copies of the same.

Council fee coordination with client

Meeting with Council for submission of documents

5. Construction Documents

i) For Construction Certificate

Review of Council DA conditions.

Appoint PCA. (Private Certifying Authority).

Preparation of construction drawings and specifications for Construction Certificate submission (CC).

Coordination of structural engineer regarding proposed construction system

Preliminary finishes, fixtures and materials analysis.

Collation and submission to PCA for review.

ii) For Tender and construction purposes

On-going liaison with engineers to develop construction details

Detail drawings for kitchens, bathrooms and any other joinery items

Schedule of fittings and fixtures

Electrical drawings

Window and door schedules

6. Builder selection

Shortlist suitable builders for tender

Ascertain chosen contract to be used

Prepare tender package outlining timeframe of tender period.

Answer builders queries on the same

Review received tenders and negotiate with preferred builders

Lock-in final scope of works if any amendments made to tender and award contract.

7. Contract Administration

A vital stage in the overall process of taking drawings to a built form. Architects involvement at this stage helps to facilitate the building being built, not only on time and on budget, but to ensure that the quality of workmanship is maintained through to completion.

Confirm builders construction programme

Schedule for progress payments

Site meetings

Answer requests for information as they arise

Issue architects instructions for the same

Assess progress claims and variations

Assess Practical completion

Defects list and subsequent review of rectification works

Final certificate.

The above process seems exhaustive, but is necessary within the current Council framework for new development.

AMA aims to actively take the stress out of the process for the client, making it an enjoyable journey to realize a dream project.