We love the design-and-build process. Working with both architect and builder from the outset is crucial to the success of your project. Having the right people involved early and following a robust design-and-build methodology is a winning combination.
Pricing the design concepts early ensures the design meets the brief and the budget. When this doesn’t happen, unnecessary design costs build up and frustration creeps into a project in the early stages. Having an experienced builder engaged to cost and offer practical alternatives keeps momentum.
Quantity surveyors are often asked to price a project. But quantity surveyors don’t build the project. Using a building company to price gives you the opportunity to source the right building team from the start.
We’re a Design-and-Build company with independent architects, designers, consultants, and an in-house building team. We connect you with the right architects and experts for your project.
When we do this well and early – provide the expertise, costs, and information you need along the way – the relationship grows on results.
The Mahi we put in upfront provides the best foundation for a project. Something I learned early from an experienced quantity surveyor is the five Ps: proper preparation prevents poor performance.
Pricing the design concepts early ensures the design meets the brief and the budget. When this doesn’t happen, unnecessary design costs build up and frustration creeps into a project in the early stages. Having an experienced builder engaged to cost and offer practical alternatives keeps momentum.
Quantity surveyors are often asked to price a project. But quantity surveyors don’t build the project. Using a building company to price gives you the opportunity to source the right building team from the start.
Our guide, YOURBUILDER: 18 Steps to the Design + Build Process, walks you through every stage of your renovation journey.
From initial concepts to the final walkthrough, we lead you through the process with precision and clarity.
Renovating well starts with an architect or draftsman listening to your vision. Your ideas shape a design that gives you the benefits you imagined inside an exciting concept.
Your architect or designer can now draft the majority of your working drawings. It may be necessary to apply for resource consent, have your site surveyed, complete a geotech report, and engage an engineer before these plans are finalised.
These detailed plans show boundaries, dimensions, material types, site contours, and drainage requirements. During this stage, a series of appointments between you, your architect, engineer, council, and YOURBUILDER may be required.
It’s still possible to make design changes and amend your plans during this stage. However, the more you know about materials, whiteware, colours, and finer details, the smoother this stage becomes.
Once a full set of plans, details, and specifications are prepared, it’s time to submit to your local council for building consent. You’ll be given a guideline on when to expect approval. The council may request additional information before consent is granted.
This part of the process can be frustrating. Being surrounded by the right team ensures issues are resolved quickly. During this stage, it’s a good time to start a more detailed pricing process with YOURBUILDER.
Once you’ve obtained building consent, your renovation is ready to begin.
During the building stage, we arrange daily or weekly meetings with you to inspect the site and make any necessary adjustments to the schedule.
When variations and changes arise, we discuss these with you and decide together how to proceed.
Once the build is finished, we inspect and complete any minor touch-ups, along with any last requests you might have.
Handing over your project is the most rewarding stage. It’s the moment of truth – have we exceeded what we promised? Contact us today for more information on the design and build process, including renovation pricing.
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