de-risk your project with our complimentary 'project planning & discovery pack'
This ‘Obligation Free’ client resource pack is great for clients in the Research Phase of their project.
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Gain a comprehensive view of the overall project.
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Clearly see the step-by-step process roadmap.
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Identify the experts you may need to consult.
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Understand the specifics of your site and/or project.
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Get a detailed insight into building costs.
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Know the right questions to ask your designer.
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Learn about the roles and responsibilities of designers.
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Clarify and refine your project brief.
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Determine your readiness for the Design Phase.
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Recognise why thorough research, planning, and discovery are essential before starting the design process.
why do we provide 'complimentary educational tools and resources' to people like yourselves ?
Simple, we are designers that have had to rescue many failing projects in our time - and we would prefer to help people avoid the costly stressful mistakes rather than come in as the ambulance, BUT the most important reason is that we don’t like seeing clients pay full design services fees to realise that their project is NOT FEASIBLE, and/or has SIGNIFICANT RISK embedded into it as a result of NOT MITIGATING THE RISKS AT THE RIGHT TIME, JUMPING INTO, or worse, BEING PUSHED into DESIGN PASE before they are Ready.
Here are some of the issues we are asked to fix when the correct steps are not taken early.
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Lack of Direction: Without a comprehensive view, the project may lack clear objectives, leading to confusion and inefficiency.
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Process Delays: Without a clear roadmap, the project can experience significant delays and missteps.
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Inadequate Expertise: Failing to identify necessary experts can result in poor quality work and overlooked critical aspects.
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Site Issues: A poor understanding of the site can lead to unexpected challenges and costly modifications.
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Budget Overruns: Without insight into building costs, budget overruns and financial strain are likely.
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Miscommunication: Not knowing the right questions to ask can lead to miscommunication and unmet expectations.
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Role Confusion: Misunderstanding designer roles can cause inefficiencies and conflicts.
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Unclear Objectives: An unclear brief can result in a project that doesn’t meet your needs or vision.
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Premature Design Phase: Entering the Design Phase prematurely can lead to incomplete designs, additional revisions with additional fees.
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Foundation Issues: Skipping thorough research, planning, and discovery can compromise the project's foundation, leading to fundamental problems during construction.
we offer a ‘no obligation, complimentary project feasibility call’
No-obligation 15 minute video call with Steve.
On this 15 minute phone call, you’ll speak directly with Designer Steve Rhodes about your project.
By the end of your call you’ll know:
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If your project is feasible and any potential roadblocks you should look out for
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How to understand the approximate budget for your project (based on 20 years of experience and knowledge)
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The top 3 blunders that sabotage building projects (and how to avoid them)
more ‘resources’
white paper: the benefits of highly considered home design & client collaboration
The choice of a home is a momentous decision in one's life, and it necessitates a thorough consideration of various factors, including the design and construction approach. This white paper explores the substantial advantages of highly considered home design with client collaboration over project or builder custom homes.
Collaborative design processes result in homes that are not only tailored to the homeowner's unique vision but also exhibit superior innovation, quality, and long-term satisfaction.
This paper delves into the reasons why homeowners may opt for a highly considered design approach and why this choice provides exceptional value and fulfillment.
It’s simpler and more practical than you might imagine, understanding highly considered design principles can save money, whilst making a positive contribution to our
environment. It is more achievable than you might think.