Design and build1 min read

What is the design and build process?

Design and build company in London. Designers, a quantity surveyor and builders, under one contract.

It is a twelve-stage process. Each stage has an output and a decision point. It exists so a client can see where a project is at any moment.

The process begins with an initial consultation. We meet with the client to discuss their needs and vision for the project. We then move on to the design phase. We work with the client to develop a detailed plan for the project. This includes drawings and specifications.

Once the design is settled, the construction phase starts. That covers everything from site preparation to the final details. Our own trades carry it out, with the specialists we work with regularly.

Throughout the construction process, we provide regular updates to the client. This keeps them informed of progress and any changes that may be necessary. We also have a project manager to oversee the work. They ensure that everything is completed on time and within budget.

Once construction is complete, the final stages begin. They are the inspections and the snagging list. They also include any repairs or touching up that come out of it. We also help with the furniture and décor selection. So the rooms are finished rather than just built.

The point of running design and build together is one team accountable for both. So the drawing and the building do not diverge. The full sequence is set out on our 12-stage process page.

To speak to someone about your project, fill in the contact form. Call 020 7731 6841. Email info@nuprojects.co.uk. Or use the WhatsApp link in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. We reply the same day.

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Published 17 December 2022. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.

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