Design Development Partnership

Innovative Architecture in Warwick

Design Development Partnership provides architectural design services and solutions. They are specialists in the science of architecture, building design and construction and form the link between concept and construction. They negotiate the construction project and manage the process from conception through to completion.

Project preparation and feasibility studies

• Meeting with the client and discussing the design brief, budget and timescale.
• Advising on the need for independent consultants.
• Giving guidance on possible types of contract and tender.
• Evaluating and advising upon environmental and statutory requirements affecting the project.
• Preparing tentative proposals for discussion and development with the client.
• Preliminary discussions with authorities and consultants.
• Design stage risk assessment

Architectural design, management and production

• Preparing and presenting design proposals using CAD and traditional methods.
• Researching problems and producing, developing and advising upon innovative design solutions.
• Preparing final scheme drawings and details.
• Submission under the Town and Country Planning Acts.
• Managing and coordinating the design team and associated professional consultants.
• Producing, analysing and advising upon specification, materials selection and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria.
• Producing, managing, controlling and integrating design and production information.
• Submission under the Building Acts, Regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Carrying out design stage risk assessment.
• Proceeding with production information, drawings, schedules and specifications suitable for tender purposes.
• Leading the detailed design process and coordinating the detailed design information.

Contract procedures

• Inviting building contractors and specialist sub-contractors and suppliers to submit formal tenders and quotations for work.
• Considering offers received and making recommendations to the client.
• Preparing contract documents as necessary and arranging for their execution.
• Giving instructions to appointed contractors on behalf of the client.
• Inspecting work in progress from time to time to determine whether the contractor is fulfilling his obligations under contract.
• Carrying out other administrative duties entailed.
• Certifying interim applications for payment on account of work properly carried out.
• Considering and agreeing the final certificate of payment under the contract.

General services throughout the process

• Risk assessments.
• Management and coordination of associated professionals.
• Development of the design.
• Support information to the cost plan.
• Ensuring the construction meets the design and statutory requirements.

Post construction

• Supplying the client with a set of as built drawings, service drawings and maintenance manual.
• Gaining feedback from and de-briefing client and user (if different).
• Appraisal of building performance in use and producing, developing and maintaining maintenance management information systems.
• Evaluating and advising upon refurbishment, repair, reuse, recycling and deconstruction of buildings.
• Design Development Partnership offer additional professional services including:
• Health and Safety (acting under the CDM Regulations)
• Party Wall Surveyor
• Energy Efficiency Assessor

Design Development Partnership is a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and undertake a wide variety of work embracing all sectors of the building industry.

Why should I use a CIAT registered practice?

• All members providing a service must obtain formal registration with CIAT.
• All practising members are obliged to keep themselves informed of current practices and developments appropriate to the type and level of their responsibilities, and to comply with the Institute's current guidelines for continuing professional development (CPD).
• All members who provide services directly to a client must obtain and maintain adequate professional indemnity insurance.
• All members must adhere to a Code of Conduct which requires the proper and ethical conduct of business, and that disciplinary procedures for infringements of the Code are in place.

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the professional Institute for Architectural Technology. representing qualified people working and studying in this field worldwide.

The Institute actively seeks to continually improve standards and performance within the built environment and works closely with government, professional institutions and other bodies.

Further information on the Institute can be found at www.ciat.org.uk

The Institute also has a range of publications which include leaflets offering advice to clients which can be downloaded from the website or obtained by calling 020 7278 2206