1    Site & Building surveys and Site Suitability Tests:

The practice will be able to coordinate the carrying out of these items for inclusion within planning applications etc. By taking control of the coordination of these processes the client can obtain only the information relevant to their needs and therefore reduce costs.

2    Land Registry Mapping:

The practice will be able to carry out the marking of legal maps which will compliment other services, allowing again better coordination and reduce time involved and therefore costs.

3    Dilapidation and Condition Surveys:

The practice can provide accurate and thorough surveys/reports avoiding client exposure to loss and significant time delays during the construction phase.

4    Valuation, Property and Repossession Reports:

The practice can provide accurate and thorough valuations/reports avoiding client exposure to loss and properly empowering the client to go forward with the concise information that is requested.

   

5    Feasibility Studies:

These will give an idea of the construction cost, the variety of construction proposals and project timing. This is a concise and cost effective report, which allow the client to study the variety of development options prior to engaging financially in the creation of planning applications.

6    Financial Appraisals:

An accurate financial appraisal of a project at inception is crucial and the potential savings and risk reduction is significant. The practice are in a unique position to provide this advise considering the expertise of the directors in both the architectural and urban design fields.

7    Mortgage Valuations:

The practice can provide accurate and thorough valuations avoiding client exposure to loss.

8    Local Area Plans & Urban Framework Plans:

These plans are benefitting both the local community and the local authority. They provide a solid framework for planners in order to assess planning applications, provide development ideas and community projects for the local population and create a positive vision for a town.

9    Planning Submissions:

A high quality/visually informative and well-researched planning application will enhance the positive outcome for the client. The practice will incorporate the highest standards of archi-tectural services in each submission.

10    Planning Appeals:

A high quality/visually informative and well-researched planning appeal will enhance the positive outcome for the client. The practice will incorporate the highest standards of architectural services in each submission.

11    Fire Safety Certificate Applications:

A high quality and well-researched application will enhance the positive outcome for the client. The practice will incorporate the highest standards of architectural services in each submission to achieve the most efficient solution to reduce costs and time.

12    Opinions on Compliance for: Planning and Building Regulations:

The practice by preparing these documents will give the client peace of mind and / or allow effective sale of the property. (This is subject to the property being compliant) This service will part of the full architectural services, but in certain circumstances it will be carried out separately.

13    Project Management:

By availing of this service provided by the practice the client will have peace of mind during the construction process and will if he or she wishes direct control over all aspects of the process through the architect involved.

14    Scheme Design:

By availing of this service provided by the practice the client will have peace of mind during this stage of a project or projects and related processes and will if he or she wishes direct control over all aspects of the stage through the architect involved.

15    Tender Reports:

It is crucial that tenders are properly reviewed. A client can avail of this service either separately or as part of full design services. The practice is uniquely positioned/qualified to advise clients in this regard.

16    Full Design Services (Following RIAI guidelines):

By availing of this service provided by the practice the client will have piece of mind during all stages of the project and related processes and will if he or she wishes direct control over all aspects of the process through the architect involved.

17    Interior Design:

A client can avail of this service either separately or as part of full design services. In the latter case it will allow tight integration with the main design and finishes. It can be considered from a very early stage in the overall design process.

18    Furniture Design:

A client can avail of this service either separately or as part of full design services. In the latter case it will allow tight integration with the main design and finishes. It can be considered from a very early stage in the overall design process. This is more significant if the furniture is built in.

19    Graphic Design:

Graphic design gives the opportunity to clients to present their project/information in an attractive format. The practice is in a unique position to help given the directors formal training as architects.

20    Health & Safety Plans:

Compliance with the current raft of health & safety legislation is an onerous task. The practice can offer clients tight integration of any H&S plans with main design and construction process and therefore maximise any potential cost savings.

21    Advanced 3D Modelling:

Advanced 3D modelling & photomontage enables the client to visualize the project prior to construction and enhances his participation in the design process. The integrated approach of designing with a 3-dimensional model will provide a more accurate design where most of the parameters such as light, space & material will be taken into account at the early stages of design. See also our BIM page!

22    Expert Witness & Services for law Firms:

If legal matters materialise within the scope of a project related to construction and planning issues etc.

23    Site potential analysis:

To ensure projects are cost effective a client is supplied with preliminary information that will indicate the level of potential development and give an idea of the practice's expertise in the field. Often this material is produced when dealing with financial institutions prior to the acquisition of the land. The practice is uniquely positioned to provide this service.

24    Master planning:

Master planning is providing a large-scale strategy and can be developed to be a detailed urban design framework. It provides a basis for negotiation that will enhance the level of communication and understanding between the local authority and the client. It also provides the client with the urban design strategy prior to the creation of a planning application. The practice is uniquely positioned to provide this service.

25    As built drawings:

The practice is uniquely positioned to provide this service either as part of a full architectural service or as a stand-alone task. Accuracy is important in this instance and with the technology employed by the practice this is assured. Producing drawings is a basic task carried out by the practice.

The above is not exhaustive...  Please feel free to contact us with your specific requirements.

see also Graphic And Design..