WE SPECIALISE IN BESPOKE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, HISTORIC BUILDING CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

All projects begin with an initial meeting with the client to discuss requirements and talk through the process from conception to completion some of the objectives are listed here:

• Set out project objectives
• Look at planning constraints
• Discuss the planning process
• Look at project budgets

The planning processes:

• Measured Surveys
• Sketch Schemes
• Scheme drawings for planning
• Detailed drawings for building regulation approval
• Working drawings for the chosen Building Contractor
• Advise on suitable contractors
• Tender documentation and analyses

HISTORIC BUILDING CONSULTANCY

Michael Harris Associates offer a full range of Historic Building Consultancy including:

• Archaeological Interpretive reports
• Assessments of Significance
• Heritage Statements

These reports are normally a requirement to accompany Listed Building Applications, the buildings are inspected in detail analysing, dating the sequence of development these reports are accompanied by Archive mapping searches of Tithe and Ordinance survey maps.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We can offer a full project management service incorporating the following:

• Tender process, Tender documentation, Schedule of works, contract conditions, tender form, discuss tenders with client appoint Contractor.
• Manage Client/Builder relationship.
• Ensure Building is delivered as per contract.
• Support client decision making.
• Prevent errors.
• Settle disputes fairly.
• Assess quality and accuracy.
• Issue site meeting minutes.
• Manage cost variations.
• Check invoices for payment.
• Snagging and Defects.
• Regular cost updates.
• Issue payment certificates.
• Completion certification.