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It’s a specific process that we follow to help our clients get the best results.  \nAims:  \nProfessional advice to get you started and moving in the right direction from day 1.  \nLikely scope of work  \n• Initial research (in office)  \n• Site meeting (approx. 2hrs)  \n• Recording brief, taking notes, checklists  \n• Discussion of budget, property values  \n• Construction cost assessment  \n• Design ideas and feedback  \n• Retainer agreement to engage us for our services  \nSome of the things we consider  \n• Current and future needs / looking ahead  \n• Approval options ie. DA / Complying / Exempt work  \n• Value for money, resale, masterplanning and staging  \nWork we usually produce  \nProfessional advice on site  \nFee guide  \n$ 396 (including GST.)  \nTimeframe  \n1 weeks notice to make booking (approx.)  \nOther services we offer  \n• Pre-purchase advice  \n• Hourly rate service  \n• Architectural & Interior Design  \nBefore you begin any design work-get professional advice to ensure your project is well founded and viable.  \nALL AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECTURE  \nStages of the Design & Building Process  \n1-Site Measure  \nAims:  \nThe usual starting point is to get measured plans / 3D model of the existing property and surrounds.  \nLikely scope of work  \n• Systematic measure  \n• Site photos  \n• Site notes  \nSome of the things we consider  \n• Existing site / property integrity  \n• Opportunities and constraints  \n• Existing set-backs including neighbours  \n• Privacy, overshadowing and overlooking issues  \n• Construction materials and sizes  \n• Site drainage, sewer and easements  \nWork we usually produce  \n• Colour coded measured plans at 1:100 (A3 size)  \n• Measured 3D model of property and surrounds  \n• Walkthrough of existing building / site  \n• CAD files  \nFee guide  \nGenerally between $1500- $3000 depending upon size and complexity  \nTimeframe  \nThe site work usually takes between 2.0-4.0 hours, and completion of measured drawings / model can take 1-2 weeks.  \nWorking off accurate drawings can save you money during the build, as it can reduce mistakes.  \n2-Feasibility Planning  \nAims:  \nMost projects require some initial design and costing to determine their viability and to help define the proposed scope of work or explore options.  \nLikely scope of work  \n• Initial concept planning off a site measure, previous renovation drawing or existing plans  \n• Adding up areas, refining scope of work  \n• Exploring design ideas and options quickly  \n• Applying costs to the work proposed  \nSome of the things we consider  \n• Value for money  \n• Future design needs  \n• Likely approval process and controls  \n• Timeframe & time planning  \n• Current and improved resale value discussions  \n• Masterplanning, staging  \n• Overall feasibility and viable options  \nWork we usually produce  \n• CAD sketch plans at 1:100  \n• Building cost summary for budgeting purposes  \nFee guide  \nGenerally hourly rate service is required to investigate options and feasibility.  \nTimeframe  \nUsually 1-2 weeks for the first planning sketches  \nTh","cbCaiuo7J7XH6PR0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuo7J7XH6PR0","pdf",174226,"English","# Overview\n# Stages of the Process\n## 0-Initial Service\n## 1-Site Measure\n## 2-Feasibility Planning\n## 3-Concept Design\n## 4-Design Development","[{\"question\":\"Can clients choose to complete only some stages of the project?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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