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What to
Expect
On first contacting CFP Architects,
we will arrange an initial meeting with you to discuss
the scope of the project, your requirements and your
expectations for the completed work.
We believe that you should be in
control of how the design process is managed and so we
are happy to proceed flexibly on a stage by stage process
covering
Feasibility studies,
outlining initial design ideas
Initial budget costs
Advice on interior design,
including space design
Advice on fixtures,
fittings and colour schemes
Working up proposals to
obtain approvals for Planning and Building
Control
Providing drawings to
enable works to be carried out
Compiling a tender package,
tendering and seeing the job through on site
Project Management
It is up to each individual client
to choose how they wish to use our services.
CFP treat all projects individually
and work closely with the client to ensure that you are
kept fully appraised and involved throughout the design
process.
Fees are charged on an hourly basis
or in line with the RIBA recommended fee scale. The terms
of commission are normally decided by the size and
complexity of the project and which is the most suitable
for your needs.
CFP understand that clients need to
have control over their budget, and so throughout the
design/construction processes of the project, you are
informed of the budget on a regular basis, highlighting
any repercussions directly resulting from
design/specification changes.
Should you use CFP's services after
the initial discussions:
CFP will agree the fee
arrangements and a commissioning document will be
agreed setting out clearly the scope of the works
you wish us to provide and the basis on which
fees will be charged
A survey of your property
will be carried out, covering the areas to be
affected by the works
Using the survey drawings,
sketch proposals will be produced for further
discussion These will be the starting point from
which ideas and a more detailed understanding of
the project can be developed.
The next stage is to
develop the project working closely with the
client
The completed agreed
drawings will be used to obtain any necessary
permissions that are required
If required, we will also
put together a tender package and send it out to
a short list of vetted builders chosen in
conjunction with the client
Once the tenders are
returned and a successful contractor appointed,
we will, if you wish, administer the project on
site to its completion.
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