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\n\n\t\tStage 1\n\t<\/h6>\n\n\t\tInitial Consultation\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
Typically, a senior member of our team will meet with the Client (or their representative) on site to discuss their intentions and aspirations for a particular project.\u00a0 At this time, we will endeavour to identify any potential issues that should be considered in respect of Planning Permission, Building Regulations Approvals, or other related issues.\u00a0 Where a site meeting with the Client is not possible, we will review and comment on any documentation that is provided as well as any relevant information that we are able to source from elsewhere.\u00a0 The purpose of the initial consultation is to establish a project brief for a particular project.<\/p>\n
\n\t\tStage 2\n\t<\/h6>\n\n\t\tEstablishing Background Information\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
Establishing a base line of relevant and accurate background information for each project from the outset is a key stage, assisting us in determining design parameters for a successful project and avoiding abortive work.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tWe are able to: Over our many years in practice we have established good working relationships with a number of companies and their key personnel that specialise in related disciplines and maintain an extensive list of contacts for a variety of professional organisations.<\/p>\n Through both established and new contacts, we are able to co-ordinate a variety of site investigations, reports and surveys that may be required for each specific project.<\/p>\nWe co-ordinate: The above works are unlikely to be required for every project, however, there are instances where at least some elements will need to be completed in relation to a Planning Application and also to assist with establishing the structural design, particularly in respect of foundations.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Having established the necessary background information, we are able to progress schemes to the Feasibility Stage, where we develop the project brief to produce an appropriate solution whilst also determining the requirement for any further information. Our team use the latest CAD software to create both 2D and 3D designs, which take the form of drawings and can be presented to our Clients in hard copy and digital format.\u00a0 Using our specialist rendering software we are able to create realistic images, video sequence fly-rounds and walk-throughs to present our schemes in a format that can be preferable and easier to visualise.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tAt this stage, our team would typically produce: Find out more about our Feasibility Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n Once the feasibility scheme has been agreed with our Client, we develop our design and prepare drawings having the required information and detail required for a Planning Application. Where it is a requirement of the application process in respect of particular works, we will also prepare a Design and Access Statement to explain the concept and need for the specific development.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Once our planning drawings and any supporting documentation have been completed, we will issue copies to our Client for their approval before proceeding further.<\/p>\n We complete the Planning Application Form online using the Planning Portal website and upload digital versions of our drawings and all supporting documents as part of the submission.\u00a0 Upon payment of the prescribed and administration fees by the Client, the application and all supporting documents are submitted to the relevant Local Authority for them to process.<\/p>\n We use the Councils Planning websites, as well as direct communication with the appointed Planning Case Officers, to monitor the progress of each application throughout its determination period.\u00a0 We keep our Clients fully updated on the status of their application throughout; liaising with them to co-ordinate and issue any additional information that may be requested by the Planning Case Officer to support the application.<\/p>\n Find out more about our Planning Application<\/a> services.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t The Building Regulations 2010 developed by the UK Government and approved by Parliament set out the minimum standards for design, construction, and alterations for practically every building. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publish guidance in the form of “Approved Documents” indicating ways in which the Building Regulations may be met.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The drawings that we produce for the purpose of obtaining Building Regulations Approval, convey clear and detailed information and include large-scale details, where it is considered necessary or advantageous to explain the interaction of specific elements.\u00a0 This thorough approach helps to identify and eliminate potential issues at the design stage, which contributes greatly to the smooth running of projects once on site, avoiding delays and additional costs.<\/p>\n Once Planning Permission has been granted for a particular project (and occasionally when it is still under consideration to satisfy a specific time frame) our team will produce the necessary information for approval under the Building Regulations.<\/p>\n We would collate all the necessary information for this stage of the project, presenting our work in the form of detailed Building Regulations drawings, specification notes and an application to the relevant Building Control body to achieve Full Plans approval.<\/p>\n Find out more about Building Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n Following receipt of Building Regulations Approval our in-depth knowledge of each scheme, combined with our extensive experience of building products and methods of construction, means that we are ideally placed to prepare detailed tender documents. Our documents include fully developed and detailed construction drawings supported by a Specification Document.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t In developing our tender documents our team will coordinate and liaise with any other appointed consultants to ensure that the scheme is developed as a whole. We use external CDM and Health and Safety Consultants to prepare the necessary pre-construction information document to satisfy the requirements of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.<\/p>\n Our team actively carry out and oversee the tendering process. In consultation with our Client we establish a selective list of suitable main contractors to tender the specific projects. During the tender process we will respond to any queries raised by tendering contractors clarifying any aspects with all tendering contractors, so they are all pricing on exactly the same information.<\/p>\n Tenders will be opened in a confidential and controlled manner and in accordance with any specific procedures that our Client may require us to adhere to. We will interpret the tender results and provide a tender comparison report, complete with graphs, for our Clients information.<\/p>\n Find out more about our Tendering<\/a> services.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t We will arrange, Chair and Minute a Pre-Contract Site Meeting with the Client and the chosen Contractor. At this meeting we will issue a full set of contract documents for signature by both parties, as well as additional copies of drawings and specifications for use on-site. The Contractor will be required to provide a timely response to the Pre-Construction Health and Safety information document which will be evaluated and approved prior to any commencement of works on site.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Once work begins on site, our team will monitor the construction phase of the project to ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the Contract. Our involvement would include:<\/p>\n– Responding to Requests for Information Towards the end of the construction process, our team will conduct specific inspections and produce and issue relevant documentation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tRead more…<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t– Conducting snagging inspections prior to Practical Completion Once both our team and the Client are satisfied with the standards of work, we will produce completion related documentation, ensure the building has been signed off by the relevant Building Control Body and finalise all contractual information with the Contractor and Client which includes:<\/p>\n– Preparing and issuing extension of time certificates It is wonderful to see such an excellent facility completed and for it to be able to offer education and childcare to our community.<\/p>\n Neill at SRA Architecture has been amazingly professional and supportive throughout, advising on different packages to help budget effectively and offering a service that helps take away a lot of the stress and workload when doing a large renovation project.<\/p>\n Niell provided me one of the most professional services I have received. The quality of service was outstanding, Niell answered the phone every time and answered any questions I had the same day whether by email or phone. The plot I was looking at was also of a beautiful design. I would confidently recommend anyone to use SRA Architecture.<\/p>\n SRA Architecture worked for us on two different occasions & projects, a small one and a bigger scale project. They were advising, helpful, great at planning, very knowledgeable and always kept us updated. I would definitely recommend!<\/p>\n The designs that SRA produced were outstanding. The layout works perfect and the specification is exactly what we were after! SRA oversaw the whole project through to completion and ensured the building was delivered as expected.<\/p>\n We are passionate about creating innovative yet practical architectural solutions. We have been recognised by design awards for our housing schemes and commercial developments, and continually strive for excellence in creating individual, exciting, but practical building projects. Our refined project process that we always aim to follow can be viewed below. 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\n<\/strong>Obtain Ordnance Survey data
\nCreate Site Location Plans
\nCreate of Site Block Plans
\nConduct measured and photographic building surveys\n
\n<\/strong>Topographical Surveys
\nUtilities Surveys
\nDrainage Surveys
\nTree Surveys
\nEcological Appraisals
\nProtected Species Surveys
\nGround Investigation Reports
\nCoal Mining Risk Assessments
\nArchaeological Desk Base Assessments
\nArchaeological Site Investigations
\nRefurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Surveys\n![\"SRA-background-information\"](\"https:\/\/www.sra-architecture.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/SRA-background-information.jpg\" "\\"SRA-background-information\\"")
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\n\n\t\tStage 3\n\t<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tFeasibility Studies\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\nConcepts Schemes
\nFeasibility Schemes
\nVisualisations\n\n\t\tStage 4\n\t<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tPlanning\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
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\n\n\t\tStage 5\n\t<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tBuilding Control\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n\t\tStage 6\n\t<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tTendering\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
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\n\n\t\tStage 7\n\t<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tConstruction\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n– Liaising with Client, Main Contractor, and other appointed consultants
\n– Arranging, chairing, and minuting formal site-meetings (4-weekly)
\n– Carrying out regular site inspections (Typically once a week)
\n– Preparing and issuing variation instructions as required
\n– Carrying out regular valuations and verifying Contractors claims for payment (4-weekly to coincide with formal site-meetings)
\n– Preparing and issuing interim certificates (4-weekly)\n\n\t\tStage 8\n\t<\/h6>\n
\n\t\tCompletion\n\t<\/h3>\n\t
\n– Preparing and issuing photographic and written snagging reports to the Contractor
\n– Verifying completion of any outstanding or remedial works\n
\n– Preparing and issuing non-completion certificates
\n– Arranging and chairing handover meetings
\n– Preparing and issuing practical completion certificates
\n– Preparing and issuing ‘As-Built’ drawings
\n– Checking contents of Operation and Maintenance manuals prior to issue to Client
\n– Verifying and agreeing Final Accounts
\n– Conducting snagging inspections towards the end of defects liability periods
\n– Preparing and issuing End of Defects snagging reports
\n– Verifying remedials works have been completed
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\n\n\t\tDiscover our latest projects\n\t<\/h6>\n\t\n
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<\/a>\nExtensions<\/a>, Residential<\/a><\/h6>\n
Navigation Street<\/a><\/h5>\nView project ><\/a>\n\t\n
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<\/a>\nExtensions<\/a>, Residential<\/a><\/h6>\n
Wentworth Drive<\/a><\/h5>\nView project ><\/a>\n\t\n
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<\/a>\nEducation<\/a>, Extensions<\/a><\/h6>\n
Cowbit St Marys<\/a><\/h5>\nView project ><\/a>\n
\n\t\tWe’re highly experienced in both residential<\/b> and commercial<\/b> projects.\n\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore more work >\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
\n\t\tWhat our clients say…\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\n
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\nRichard Wells, Parish Council Chairman<\/h6>\n\t\n
\nBen, Residential Client<\/h6>\n\t\n
\nCarl, Residential Client<\/h6>\n\t\n
\nI found SRA Architecture online as I was looking at purchasing a property and needed input from an Architectural Practice who knows the area. I came across these guys and I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge they had. Neill is very much approachable and goes out of his way to find out all the information, and this in turn gave me the confidence of whether to make the purchase or not – I highly recommend them.
\n\nAntony, Residential Client<\/h6>\n\t\n
\nJenny, Residential Client<\/h6>\n\t\n
\nResidential Client<\/h6>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"