Our Process

The first step in your journey is creating the vision for your project.  We will assess your building site and identify any potential geotechnical or compliance issues. Together we will discuss your requirements, your lifestyle and design preferences and work on an initial project brief including timings and what can be realistically achieved within your budget. 

01 Vision & Brief

This crucial phase involves the architectural designer, interior consultant and construction team working together to bring your vision to life.  A process of sketching, reviewing, refining and modelling occurs as we progress through the design phase, regularly checking against budget and involving other external consultants such as engineers and geotechnical consultants as required.

02 Design & Refine

Once the design is sufficiently developed, we will undertake a full pricing exercise with our suppliers and subcontractors and compile a detailed cost estimate for your project.  We will present this to you and talk through every detail and inclusion.  If adjustments are needed to meet your budget, we will revise and re-price as required.  Once finalised, we will enter into a building contract and proceed with construction drawings for council consent. We can offer Fixed Price Contracts (in most circumstances) for clients who are needing price certainty or are concerned about price escalation.

03 Pricing, Contract and Consent

While we wait for council consent, your design journey continues.  This is your opportunity to inject personality in your home’s interior, choosing colours, finishes and fittings that reflect your unique style.  Your interior specialist will provide you with ideas and inspiration and guide you through a range of selection decisions such as colour schemes, floor and wall coverings, cabinetry, plumbing and tapware, lighting etc.

04 Interior Design & Selections

Once building consent is issued, we will introduce your Project Manager - a skilled building professional committed to managing and delivering your project on time and on budget.   We will discuss the construction programme and all-important completion date and provide you with access to Buildertrend - our state-of-the-art online project management system.  Buildertrend will enable you to keep track of your project through regular progress reports, photos and updates, regardless of where in the world you are, right through until your move-in date. 

05 Construction & Project Management