Design Considerations

Delivery

How a project runs, from the brief to moving in.

1. How an architectural project runsThe stages from brief to handover.Coming soon
2. Writing a good briefNeeds, wants, budget and how you live.Coming soon
3. What an architect doesThe usual model, and how I work alongside builders.
4. The consultant teamWho else is involved, what they do and how they charge.Coming soon
5. DocumentationWhat a full set of drawings and specifications contains.Coming soon
6. Choosing a builderTendering, negotiating and comparing quotes.Coming soon
7. Building contractsFixed price, cost plus, allowances and variations.Coming soon
8. Insurance and warrantiesHome warranty insurance and statutory warranties.Coming soon
9. During constructionSite visits, inspections, progress claims and certification.Coming soon
10. Variations and change controlWhy changes cost more during construction.Coming soon
11. Completion and defectsPractical completion, defects and occupation.Coming soon
12. Programme and timelinesHow long design, approvals and building take.Coming soon
13. Owner-buildingRules, risks and responsibilities.Coming soon
14. Living through a renovationStaging, safety and temporary accommodation.Coming soon
15. Handover and living in the houseManuals, warranties and running the house well.Coming soon
16. When things go wrongDisputes and how they're resolved.Coming soon
17. Prefabricated and modular homesHow off-site construction changes a project.Coming soon