| A successful construction project is a mix of | | | | - Be sure that both your designer and builder |
| design talent and highly experienced building and | | | | have experience undertaking the type of project |
| construction techniques. Coupling an experienced | | | | you have in mind. Experience is all-important. |
| design team with a knowledgeable builder is a | | | | Expert designers and builders are super-efficient, |
| definite formula for success. These two types of | | | | and can deal with the most demanding technical |
| expertise create the dazzling new living concepts | | | | issues quickly and effectively. |
| we see rising around us. They're the result of a | | | | - Have the builder work with the designer from |
| healthy combination of experience and innovation. | | | | the outset, from a cost perspective, so that the |
| Architecture: Creative design and CAD magic at | | | | clients budget can be measured and met. This is |
| work | | | | critically important. Problems are found and solved |
| Best practice in the building industry is a series of | | | | before they happen, protecting your budget. |
| well organized functional steps starting with | | | | - Co-ordination of services drawings with the |
| creative design. Modern design, using computer | | | | design drawings is crucial prior to starting |
| assisted design, (CAD) ensures professional | | | | construction. This ensures that the builder does |
| standards of work, attention to detail and high | | | | not get held up during construction and there are |
| quality design which complies with building | | | | no additional costs. A good services plan prevents |
| regulations and statutory approvals requirements. | | | | "surprises" on site, like delays and problems fitting |
| Consultation: Getting it right on site | | | | your water and power mains to your home |
| A site may contain a maze of issues, including | | | | because plans weren't coordinated. |
| drainage, soil quality, tree roots, clay, and other | | | | Building professionals do everything well |
| situations. All these things can be highly expensive | | | | Having a clear and accurate construction |
| if they affect the building work. | | | | programme (timeline) is absolutely necessary in |
| Having a detailed survey of the site (site contours | | | | ensuring all parties understand the project and the |
| and heights) is absolutely necessary prior to | | | | time frame involved. Delays and mistakes can |
| undertaking the design drawings as it may impact | | | | demolish your budget. Top builders monitor timely |
| the type of design and construction undertaken. | | | | progress of construction and cost controls. |
| Having a geotechnical report (soil report) up front | | | | The expert touch: High quality construction |
| which identifies the type of material the building is | | | | Quality control calls for expert building construction |
| to be founded on is absolutely necessary as it | | | | management. Having professionals overseeing |
| may impact the type of design and construction | | | | your building is your best defence against |
| undertaken. | | | | mistakes and problems. An expert builder will |
| Design: Bringing your dreams to life | | | | enforce your quality controls for you. They |
| Architects and building designers can create your | | | | ensure that you get top standard construction |
| dream home in detail. Experienced builders and | | | | work and don't cut corners on plans. Expert |
| construction managers will tell you to stay | | | | builders are your guarantee of success. |
| focused on basics, like: | | | | |