Process - Aboda Design Group

Overview of the design process and generic timeline with Aboda Design Group.

Pre Engagement

Sketch Design (SD)

The first steps

Brief taken, understood and confirmed
Required surveys obtained
Site assessed and planning envelope confirmed
Existing building works surveyed (eg renovation)
First design presented for comment, including full design documents, fly through animation, photo-renders, interactive BIMx 3D model
Collaboration and iterative design between Designer and Client (in person or remotely via virtual meetings)
Soil testing/ geotechnical engineering fieldwork completed
Additional Consultants sought, scope confirmed, proposals received and engaged (Engineering, Town Planning, Private Certifier etc)
Design resolution, Consultant input and Council lodgement for Development Approval (DA) and Operational Works (OPW) (where required)
Structural Engineering preparation of preliminary structural engineering (for estimating)
Quantity Surveyor preparation of preliminary Estimate of Probable Cost
Review, negotiation and scheme adjusted in collaboration with Town Planner for Council Approval
Obtain Council Approval, celebrate

Working Documentation (WD)

The next steps

Review Council Planning approval
Design development commences
Building Design scope finalised and documented
Engineering design and documentation completed (geotechnical, structural, hydraulic etc)
Interior Design scope finalised and documented
Specialist details/ custom elements designed and detailed
Coordination of Consultants (Engineering etc)
Preliminary selections completed for Pricing (eg materials, flooring, tiles, cabinetry finishes, plumbing fittings)
Preliminary Private Certifier review for Building Approval
Completed documentation set for pricing and construction, celebrate

Tender/ Pricing (T/P)

The penultimate step

Selection of prospective Builders
Issue formal fixed timeframe Tender for pricing
Respond to Builder/ Trade pricing queries
Receive Tenders and negotiate Contract and Conditions
Manage client inclusions provided outside of Contract (where engaged)
Appoint Builder, exchange Contract
Lodge for Building Approval with Certifier, obtain BA.
Site preparation including clearing and existing building works demolition (as required)
Commence construction, celebrate!

Construction Design Management (DM)

The final step

Assistance with final selections, review of third party design documents (shop drawings etc)
Assistance with procurement of client supplied materials, furniture, fittings and equipment (where engaged) via ADG Trade Accounts
Monthly site visitation and client representation
Daily remote assistance to site for Builder/ Trade/ Supplier/ Consultant build queries
Monthly review of Builder claims, quality and schedule/ timeframe
Assistance with landscaping implementation (where engaged) with Landscaper
Practical Completion and Defects Inspections
Handover, celebrate
End of defects liability period - review building works, assist Builder to rectify defects.