- Understand your goals, budget, site, and overall vision.
- Use workshops, surveys, and research to clarify what the project needs.
- Establish a clear direction before design begins.
- Create a strong foundation that guides every decision moving forward.
- Explore early ideas through simple sketches and layout options.
- Review concepts together and refine them with your feedback.
- Keep this stage open and flexible to test different possibilities.
- Shape the project direction before locking in any major decisions.
- Develop the chosen concept into a more detailed design.
- Select materials, building systems, and interior finishes.
- Refine floor plans, elevations, and technical layouts.
- Improve cost estimates as the design becomes more defined.
- Prepare the final technical drawings and specifications needed for accurate pricing and construction.
- Document every detail so the builder clearly understands the full design intent.
- Provide clear, coordinated information to reduce confusion during construction.
- Issue clear bid documents to help contractors price the project accurately.
- Answer contractor questions and review all submitted pricing.
- Support a fair selection process that aligns with your expectations and project goals.
- Visit the site during construction to review progress and ensure the work matches the design.
- Answer contractor questions and help resolve issues as they arise.
- Review variations and keep the project aligned with the agreed vision.
- Support you through the entire build until completion.
- Check in after move‑in to confirm everything is performing as intended.
- Review warranties and help you understand what’s covered.
- Gather your feedback and support you through the first year of occupancy.