Construction-stage support
Our construction-stage service keeps an informed, independent eye on the work as it is built, so that what goes up reflects what was approved. You get a point of contact who already understands the design, periodic inspections of the work, and a written record of progress.
On site
A Derbyshire home where our involvement continued past the drawings and into the build.
View 55 Derby Road →Construction-stage support matters most where the detail is the point of the project. These are the three types where we are most often appointed.
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Materials, junctions and finishes are chosen deliberately. A substitution made quickly on site can undo that work before anyone notices.
Existing structures reveal themselves as work progresses. Decisions made on site have to be tested against what the approval actually permits.
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Historic fabric, specified materials and the conditions attached to consent all have to be respected as the work is carried out.
You have planning permission and technical drawings, and construction is about to begin.
You want client representation throughout the build, overseeing key stages and managing stakeholders.
You want clear reporting and visibility over build programme, contingency and quality.
Your project involves details, materials or planning conditions that need to be followed closely.
Explore our other services, or book a free consultation and we will point you to the right one.
A structured construction-stage service providing site inspections, progress reports and design coordination to help maintain clarity as the project moves forward.
A detailed CGI service that turns architectural drawings into realistic visualisations, helping you understand, present and refine a design before it is built.
A sensitive architectural service for listed and historic buildings, helping you adapt, extend or restore them while respecting their character and significance.
A focused planning service to assess your site, develop the right proposal and coordinate the drawings, information and submission needed for approval.
A considered architectural service for barns and rural buildings, balancing planning potential, modern living requirements and the character of the existing structure.
A tailored architectural service for bespoke homes, major extensions and residential transformations, shaped around your site, ambitions and way of living.
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This project is a thoughtfully designed rural development that blends contemporary architecture with the character of the surrounding countryside. Set within a landscaped parkland setting, the scheme delivers high-quality, sustainable homes that respect local heritage while offering modern, light-filled living spaces.
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A bespoke new-build scheme in Melbourne, Derbyshire, comprising three contemporary townhouses designed to reflect the scale and character of traditional agricultural buildings. The architecture combines robust brickwork with clean, modern detailing to deliver high-quality, understated homes.
In our case, it means holding the design side of a project while it is being built. We review the approved information before work starts, chair a pre-start meeting, inspect the work periodically, report on what we find, coordinate with consultants and Building Control, and inspect the finished work against the approved design.
A site manager works for the contractor and runs the site day to day: sequencing the trades, ordering materials, maintaining safety and keeping the build moving. We work for you, and independently of the contractor. We are not on site every day and we do not direct the work. We check that what is being built matches what was approved, and we tell you what we see.
Before the contractor starts, ideally. The pre-construction review and pre-start meeting are the two points where this appointment does the most good, because they set out how the project will run while everything is still open.
The frequency is agreed in your proposal and is set against the length and complexity of the build. A typical appointment includes up to two inspections a calendar month.
Yes. Each visit is followed by a written report recording progress, our observations, any recommended actions, and the work expected over the following weeks.
That is the core of the service. Our inspections review general progress, visible workmanship and apparent conformity with the approved design information, and anything that departs from it is recorded in the report and raised with you and the contractor.
Yes, where it is reasonably required. That includes liaising with the contractor, structural engineers and other specialist consultants, and with Building Control, to keep project information aligned and to respond to issues raised on site.
Yes. As the work approaches completion we inspect the substantially completed building and prepare a schedule of visible defects, incomplete items and outstanding work for the contractor to address. Where it is included in the appointment, we then review the status of those items as the project moves to handover.
Fees depend on the length of the construction programme, the number of inspections and the level of coordination involved, so they are confirmed in your individual proposal rather than quoted as a fixed figure. Tell us what the project is and when it is due to start, and we will set it out.
