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:

Review the property and carry out a preliminary inspection and BCA audit
Take Needs Analysis from client to confirm proposed space allocations for refurbished tenancy including student and staff numbers, classroom sizes, breakout space, labs, etc.
Review existing egress and identify possible limitations in this area
Develop strategies to overcome occupancy numbers based on egress limitations
Review existing amenities and identify possible limitations in this area
Provide a recommended solution to overcome limitations in the area of amenities
Review current allowable operating hours as per the existing Development Application
Recommend possible increase to operation hours to help in revenue uplift
Highlight any other compliance issues that may impact project outcomes
Provide solutions and recommendations to allow for the increased occupancy numbers.
Review Section 149 to confirm ongoing approval process.
Provide a report of findings based on occupancy review/audit

Increase Occupancy Numbers Analysis

Our Scope Of Works includes:

Design Process

Interview and prepare selected design teams to pitch for project work
Arrange and host design presentations
Review design presentations and fee proposals and make recommendations
Work with appointed design team through space planning, concept design and design development

Development Application:

Prepare DA (Development Application including arranging owner’s sign off)
Prepare Statement of Environmental Effects
Prepare Plan of Management
Arrange BCA report (if required)
Pre-DA lodgement meeting with Council (if required)
Submit DA application to Council
Manage DA through Council process

note: no guarantee of a successful Council approval or Council conditions

Construction Certificate:

Prepare CC (Construction Certificate) application forms
Arrange for CC application forms to be signed
Arrange Design Certificates from Head Contractor and service trades
Arrange and attend Pre-CC site inspection
Submit CC application to Building Surveyor
Issue CC to allow commencement of fit-out works

Occupation Certificate:

Arrange for OC (Occupation Certificate) application forms to be signed
Arrange and attend Pre-OC site inspection
Arrange Certificates of Compliance from Head Contractor and service trades
Submit OC application to Building Surveyor
Issue OC to client

Disbursements associated with the Certification Package including:

Insurances
Town planner

Project Management Package

Our Scope Of Works includes:

Design Process:

Work with appointed design team through concept design and design development documentation
Work with services consultants to facilitate design and documentation for mechanical, fire protection, electrical and hydraulic if required OR
Work with head contractors to develop a Design and Construct option for selected services if possible
Provide accurate budget based on approved sketch plans and concept design
Work with design team to rework concepts etc as required to meet approved budget
Look at innovative solutions to provide project outcomes to match client affordability
Work with design team to facilitate certification drawings
Work with design team to facilitate tender drawings

Tender Process:

Review tender documentation including plans, schedules and specifications
Manage fit-out contractor tender including:
- Issue Requests for Quotation
- Arrange and attend site inspections
- Manage and issue Requests for Information
- Compile and review tender submissions
- Prepare tender review reports for client
- Arrange and chair tender review meeting/s
- Review client/contractor contract
- develop “value engineering” options to facilitate cost effective solutions where possible

Construction Process:

Facilitate kick off meeting with successful Head Contractor team and client
Undertake full set out with Head Contractor to ensure compliance with approved plans.
Provide cloud base Project Management and Communications system to ensure clarity of the project schedule and the achievement of key project mile stones.
Attend regular Project Control Meetings (PCM’s) to ensure project time lines, compliance requirements and quality standards are met
Manage additional and approved variation process
Review contractor progress invoices, approve and submit for payment
Arrange and conduct defects inspections per stage
Facilitate solutions for onsite issues and problems
Monitor correction of defects and outstanding items before hand over of each stage.
Facilitate client hand over on completion of project

Initial Site Investigation

Increase Occupancy Numbers Analysis

Our scope of works includes:

Review the property and carry out a preliminary inspection and BCA audit

Take Needs Analysis from client to confirm proposed space allocations for refurbished tenancy including student and staff numbers, classroom sizes, breakout space, labs, etc.

Review existing egress and identify possible limitations in this area

Develop strategies to overcome occupancy numbers based on egress limitations

Review existing amenities and identify possible limitations in this area

Provide a recommended solution to overcome limitations in the area of amenities

Review current allowable operating hours as per the existing Development Application

Recommend possible increase to operation hours to help in revenue uplift

Highlight any other compliance issues that may impact project outcomes

Provide solutions and recommendations to allow for the increased occupancy numbers.

Review Section 149 to confirm ongoing approval process.

Provide a report of findings based on occupancy review/audit

Increase Occupancy Numbers Analysis

Design Process

Interview and prepare selected design teams to pitch for project work

Arrange and host design presentations

Review design presentations and fee proposals and make recommendations

Work with appointed design team through space planning, concept design and design development

Development Application:

Prepare DA (Development Application including arranging owner’s sign off)

Prepare Statement of Environmental Effects

Prepare Plan of Management

Arrange BCA report (if required)

Pre-DA lodgement meeting with Council (if required)

Submit DA application to Council

Manage DA through Council process

note: no guarantee of a successful Council approval or Council conditions

Construction Certificate:

Prepare CC (Construction Certificate) application forms

Arrange for CC application forms to be signed

Arrange Design Certificates from Head Contractor and service trades

Arrange and attend Pre-CC site inspection

Submit CC application to Building Surveyor

Issue CC to allow commencement of fit-out works

Occupation Certificate:

Arrange for OC (Occupation Certificate) application forms to be signed

Arrange and attend Pre-OC site inspection

Arrange Certificates of Compliance from Head Contractor and service trades

Submit OC application to Building Surveyor

Issue OC to client

Disbursements associated with the Certification Package including:

Insurances

Town planner

Project Management Package

Our Scope Of Works includes:

Design Process:

Work with appointed design team through concept design and design development documentation

Work with services consultants to facilitate design and documentation for mechanical, fire protection, electrical and hydraulic if required OR

Work with head contractors to develop a Design and Construct option for selected services if possible

Provide accurate budget based on approved sketch plans and concept design

Work with design team to rework concepts etc as required to meet approved budget

Look at innovative solutions to provide project outcomes to match client affordability

Work with design team to facilitate certification drawings

Work with design team to facilitate tender drawings

Tender Process:

Review tender documentation including plans, schedules and specifications

Manage fit-out contractor tender including:

Issue Requests for Quotation

Arrange and attend site inspections

Manage and issue Requests for Information

Compile and review tender submissions

Prepare tender review reports for client

Arrange and chair tender review meeting/s

Review client/contractor contract

develop “value engineering” options to facilitate cost effective solutions where possible

Construction Process:

Facilitate kick off meeting with successful Head Contractor team and client

Undertake full set out with Head Contractor to ensure compliance with approved plans.

Provide cloud base Project Management and Communications system to ensure clarity of the project schedule and the achievement of key project mile stones.

Attend regular Project Control Meetings (PCM’s) to ensure project time lines, compliance requirements and quality standards are met

Manage additional and approved variation process

Review contractor progress invoices, approve and submit for payment

Arrange and conduct defects inspections per stage

Facilitate solutions for onsite issues and problems

Monitor correction of defects and outstanding items before hand over of each stage.

Facilitate client hand over on completion of project