WHAT WE DO

 

Site Schema/Esquisse:

 

• Determine site extents and/or boundaries.

• Analyse site opportunities and constraints.

• Prepare Schema and/or Esquisse outlining relevant functional relationships and spatial diagrams.

 

Feasibility Studies:

 

• Establish with the client project objectives and limitations.

• Determine site extents and/or boundaries.

• Analyse site opportunities and constraints.

• Investigate and determine statutory planning restrictions and guidelines.

• Coordinate and record meetings with client, consultants and other parties.

• Establish the key financial metrics for the project.

• Prepare Schema and/or Esquisse outlining relevant functional relationships and spatial diagrams.

• Provide a report of conclusions and recommendations.

 

Building Assessment and Recording:

 

• Visit the property and investigate any pre-existing or potential maintenances and OS & H issues.

• Compile a detailed photographic record of the building and site.

• Conduct a detailed measurement of the building.

• Coordinate the survey of the building and site by consultants.

• Prepare and issue to client drawings outlining observations and including list of recommendations on issues that need to be addressed with supporting photographs.

• Please note that MODUS Design cannot assess structures and/or services (for structural adequacy, electrical compliance or inspect for active vermin or insect infestations)  unless these specialised consultants are appointed.

 

Concept & Schematic Design:

 

• Receive client project briefing detailing budget expectations and any specific requirements or operational needs.

• Prepare concept plans in basic accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), applicable Australian Standards and the requirements of relevant regulatory authorities.

• Present the project concept to client for review and comment.

• Adjust the plans according to feedback and to a point where the brief and budget are satisfied and the project is ready to move into the Development Application submission stage (or Detailed Design as applicable).

 

Development Application:

 

• Prepare Development Application drawings (based on the approved concept plans) including site plan, floor plan and necessary elevations including the incorporation of digital survey information supplied by licensed surveyor (Note – surveyor to be appointed separately by client).

• Draft letter in support of development application, complete council application forms, present to land-owner for sign-off and submit to council.

 

Design Development & Building Permit:

 

• Undertake initial orientation meeting with appointed project consultants.

• Continue with design development including ongoing liaison with project consultants (including incorporation of the findings of the preliminary BCA Report and preliminary Energy Efficiency assessment by others).

• Finalise Building Permit application-ready documentation in line with relevant Australian standards and the Building Code of Australia to the level required for achieving a Certificate of Design Compliance (by others).

• Co-ordinate documentation tie-in and related liaison with consultants including over-checking of their respective documentation packages (including incorporation of the final BCA report and final Energy Efficiency assessment).

• Preparation of Architectural building permit documentation package (excluding Energy Efficiency assessment) for lodgement with Permit and other relevant authorities such as FESA (by others) - Includes three sets of documents for Permit Authority submissions and sets as required by other relevant authority approvals

 

Signage Application:

 

• Confirm signage requirements in consultation with client.

• Prepare signage plans and application letter, complete relevant forms and submit for council approval.

• Note – it is assumed that the signage contractor will prepare and lodge any signage related building licence applications including any necessary engineering certification.

 

Tender Issue and Management:

 

• Check all tender drawings including consultant drawings and coordinate changes as applicable.

• Final collation and review of all MODUS and consultant tender-ready drawings sets and issue formal Tender sets from MODUS Design offices including 1 x hard copies and 1 x soft copy of all documents to each Tendering party.

• Issue complete Tender drawing and specification set to client for records including 1 x hard copies and 1 x soft copy of all documents.

• Respond to Tenderer’s queries during pricing (including relaying queries to and clarification from consultants) and issue addenda or clarifications to all Tendering parties and client.

• Log receipt of and assemble all conforming or valid Tenders at MODUS Design office for presentation to client for review.

 

Tender Review / Analysis:

 

• Review valid tenders and tabulate data ahead of 1st review meeting.

• Attend 1st Tender Review meeting to analyse tenders and investigate discrepancies.

• Draft letters to selected Tenderers requesting further information or clarifications as necessary.

• Collate responses and tabulate revised data ahead of 2nd Tender Review meeting.

• Attend 2nd Tender Review meeting and assist in refining Tenderers.

• Attend meetings with shortlisted contractors with a view to resolving any contractual issues either party may have and confirm the suitability of their key project staff.

 

Contract Documentation:

 

• Incorporate any adjustments required in the Permit Authority conditions in the documentation moving forward.

• Finalise project-specific specification.

• Complete all necessary construction and finishes detailing.

• Adjust plans to suit any changes resulting from tender negotiations the permit process and issue construction-ready drawings sets including specifications and consultants documentation to the contactor.

• Issue complete construction drawings and specifications set to client for record including 1 x hard copies and 1 x soft copy of all documents.

 

Contract Administration and Practical Completion:

 

• Consult with Clients to obtain the variable parameters they wish to define in the construction contract documents.

• Prepare a Draft Tender Specification addressing any specific requests in the Appendices and Conditions of Tendering / Contract.

• Meet with Client to review Draft Specification and amend document as necessary.

• Administer the contract through construction to handover.

 

Construction Advice / Site Instruction:

 

• Respond to contractor’s requests for clarification or technical advice during the construction phase including attending site and/or progress meetings where necessary to investigate matters raised.

• Liaise with relevant project consultants and contractors as necessary to arrive at a solution.

• Issue (or arrange for the issue) of written or verbal instruction to the relevant contractor directing the way forward.

 

Defects Inspection & Handover:

 

• Attend site following practical completion to conduct a thorough defects inspection together with the site supervisor.

• Prepare a detailed report listing defects and issue to lead contractor for actioning and client for record keeping.

• Attend site immediately prior to handover to confirm the recent works are acceptable.

• Review all materials and workmanship warrantees and service manuals obtained from the builder.

• Attend handover.

 

As-Built Documentation:

 

• Collate marked up as-built plans from the building contractor and/or their subcontractors.

• Alter the digital plans of the project to ‘As-built’ status and adjust to reflect revisions during construction period and RFI resolutions.

• Provide two full size (2) hard copies and a soft copy issue to client for archival purposes.