Architectural ground-floor plan used during Design and Build coordination

DESIGN & BUILD COORDINATION

Turn design information into a project that can be priced, procured and built.

Architectural, structural and specialist information needs to connect with real construction decisions. We help keep those pieces coordinated with the build itself.

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THE INFORMATION STACK

Six layers have to become one buildable brief.

01Brief

What you want the property to do differently, and the priorities that matter most.

02Architectural design

Layouts, elevations, planning information and the spatial intent of the project.

03Structural design

Beams, bearings, foundations and the technical changes needed to support the architecture.

04Specification

Glazing, finishes, kitchens, bathrooms, heating and the decisions that affect price and programme.

05Procurement

Lead times, specialist packages and when information has to be locked down.

06Construction

Turning the coordinated information into a controlled site sequence.

Architectural ground-floor plan used during Design and Build coordination
PLAN · LAYOUT / RELATIONSHIPS / FLOW

DRAWINGS ARE NOT ALL THE SAME

Each drawing answers a different construction question.

A planning drawing may be enough to understand the idea, but not enough to build from. Structural details, dimensions, junctions, service routes and specification choices often need developing before the price and programme can become dependable.

Proposed front elevation used during Design and Build coordination
ELEVATION · EXTERNAL FORM / OPENINGS / MATERIALS

DECISIONS WITH CONSEQUENCES

Design choices move cost, time and buildability together.

DECISION
COST
PROGRAMME
BUILDABILITY
Large-format glazing
Structure + product cost
Lead time
Tolerance + installation
Open-plan structure
Steel + temporary works
Sequence critical
Access + support
Heating strategy
Plant + distribution
First-fix timing
Floor build-up
Kitchen / bathroom layout
Specification dependent
Selections required
Services routes

BUILDER INPUT BEFORE SITE

Buildability can improve a design before anyone starts building it.

Early builder input can highlight sequencing, access, lead-time and specification issues while there is still time to change them on paper rather than on site.

01SequenceHow the work can physically be carried out.
02Value engineeringWe can suggest different ways to create the same end result where appropriate.
03InterfacesWhere structure, envelope and services meet.
04ProcurementWhat must be decided or ordered early.
Completed Hillside kitchen and island

FROM INFORMATION TO DELIVERY

Brief→ Design→ Technical coordination→ Pricing→ Procurement→ Build

HAVE DRAWINGS ALREADY?

Send us the information you have. We can start from there.

Whether the project is early-stage or already technically developed, we can review where the information is strong and where more detail may be needed before reliable construction pricing.

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