Tom McCardel Associates

Architects

• Feasibility

  Discuss the client’s requirements; assess these and give general advice on how to proceed

  Carry out preparatory work to establish the feasibility of the client’s requirements, for example…

  make contact with the Planning department and other statutory consultees

  site surveys

  surveys of existing buildings

  
  

• Outline proposals and scheme design

  Prepare outline proposals and develop a scheme design; prepare a cost estimate; build up a proposed timetable

  Submit Planning Application

  
  

• Detail Design

  Develop the scheme design

  Co-ordinate other professionals (engineer etc) where necessary

  Attend to statutory requirements

  Submit Building Warrant Application

  
  

• Production Information

  Prepare drawings, specification and schedule of work in sufficient detail to enable a contractor to prepare a tender

  
  

• Tender to Completion
  

  Invite tenders from approved contractors; advise on tenders submitted.

  Alternatively arrange for a price to be negotiated with a contractor

  Advise on the appointment of the contractor and prepare a building contract between the client and the contractor

  Administer the terms of the building contract:

  Make periodic site visits to monitor progress

  Check, by visual inspection, on the use of materials and conformity with the approved drawings and specification

  Issue certificates when the contractor is due to be paid

  Prepare the final account at the end of the work

  Apply for a completion certificate