
Initial Site Investigation
Our involvement includes:
- Review the property and carry out a preliminary inspection and BCA audit
- Take Needs Analysis from client to confirm proposed space allocations for new tenancy including student and staff numbers, classroom sizes, breakout space, labs, etc.
- Identify Project Goals to ensure team alignment with our clients objectives
- Provide a report of findings based on property reviews/audits
- Identify suitability of property for 9b compliance
- Highlight compliance issues that may impact Change of Use and project costings
- Identify heritage listings or other property development limiting factors
- Provide Key Takeaways and recommendations to maximise the probability of a successful Change of Use application while minimising the risk of substantial additional non-compliance costs.
- Review local council Local Environmental Plan for the area
- Review Section 149 to confirm if alternative change of use can be achieved
Increase Occupancy Numbers Analysis
Our scope of works includes:
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Review the property and carry out a preliminary inspection and BCA audit
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Take Needs Analysis from client to confirm proposed space allocations for refurbished tenancy including student and staff numbers, classroom sizes, breakout space, labs, etc.
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Review existing egress and identify possible limitations in this area
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Develop strategies to overcome occupancy numbers based on egress limitations
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Review existing amenities and identify possible limitations in this area
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Provide a recommended solution to overcome limitations in the area of amenities
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Review current allowable operating hours as per the existing Development Application
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Recommend possible increase to operation hours to help in revenue uplift
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Highlight any other compliance issues that may impact project outcomes
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Provide solutions and recommendations to allow for the increased occupancy numbers.
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Review Section 149 to confirm ongoing approval process.
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Provide a report of findings based on occupancy review/audit


Increase Occupancy Numbers Analysis
Our Scope Of Works includes:
Design Process
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Interview and prepare selected design teams to pitch for project work
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Arrange and host design presentations
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Review design presentations and fee proposals and make recommendations
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Work with appointed design team through space planning, concept design and design development
Development Application:
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Prepare DA (Development Application including arranging owner’s sign off)
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Prepare Statement of Environmental Effects
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Prepare Plan of Management
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Arrange BCA report (if required)
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Pre-DA lodgement meeting with Council (if required)
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Submit DA application to Council
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Manage DA through Council process
note: no guarantee of a successful Council approval or Council conditions
Construction Certificate:
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Prepare CC (Construction Certificate) application forms
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Arrange for CC application forms to be signed
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Arrange Design Certificates from Head Contractor and service trades
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Arrange and attend Pre-CC site inspection
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Submit CC application to Building Surveyor
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Issue CC to allow commencement of fit-out works
Occupation Certificate:
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Arrange for OC (Occupation Certificate) application forms to be signed
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Arrange and attend Pre-OC site inspection
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Arrange Certificates of Compliance from Head Contractor and service trades
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Submit OC application to Building Surveyor
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Issue OC to client
Disbursements associated with the Certification Package including:
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Insurances
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Town planner
Project Management Package
Our Scope Of Works includes:
Design Process:
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Work with appointed design team through concept design and design development documentation
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Work with services consultants to facilitate design and documentation for mechanical, fire protection, electrical and hydraulic if required OR
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Work with head contractors to develop a Design and Construct option for selected services if possible
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Provide accurate budget based on approved sketch plans and concept design
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Work with design team to rework concepts etc as required to meet approved budget
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Look at innovative solutions to provide project outcomes to match client affordability
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Work with design team to facilitate certification drawings
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Work with design team to facilitate tender drawings
Tender Process:
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Review tender documentation including plans, schedules and specifications
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Manage fit-out contractor tender including:
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Issue Requests for Quotation
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Arrange and attend site inspections
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Manage and issue Requests for Information
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Compile and review tender submissions
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Prepare tender review reports for client
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Arrange and chair tender review meeting/s
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Review client/contractor contract
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develop “value engineering” options to facilitate cost effective solutions where possible
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Construction Process:
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Facilitate kick off meeting with successful Head Contractor team and client
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Undertake full set out with Head Contractor to ensure compliance with approved plans.
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Provide cloud base Project Management and Communications system to ensure clarity of the project schedule and the achievement of key project mile stones.
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Attend regular Project Control Meetings (PCM’s) to ensure project time lines, compliance requirements and quality standards are met
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Manage additional and approved variation process
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Review contractor progress invoices, approve and submit for payment
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Arrange and conduct defects inspections per stage
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Facilitate solutions for onsite issues and problems
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Monitor correction of defects and outstanding items before hand over of each stage.
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Facilitate client hand over on completion of project
