Project Journey

Our specialist teams and unique methodology ensure that your project will be in the hands of people who understand your needs perfectly and share the same values for continually enhancing the quality of education globally.

The following diagram shows the six steps of your Project Journey, starting with the first conversation, all the way through to life in your new building. We’ve also shown how each one lines up with the industry standard RIBA Plan of Work 2020, to assist any other professionals that may form part of your project team.

Our Six Steps

Aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

1

Listen

Here we listen carefully to your vision and gain a detailed understanding of your unique challenges. This is the foundation of any successful project.

Aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

0 Strategic Definition Agree the need and the best way to meet it
2

Define

Drawing from our vast school experience, we’ll grasp your vision, plan precisely, obtain planning and other necessary permissions, and oversee your consent process.

Aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

1 Preparation and Briefing Project brief, site information, budget and feasibility
3 & 4

Design & Budget

Our adept designers bring your vision to life, offering guidance for informed decisions. We employ Progressive Budgeting to ensure you are constantly apprised of any impacts the design is having on the project cost. Our resourcing teams also advise on manufacturing availability and market conditions, ensuring any design changes align with opportunities for more efficient and economical construction methods.

Aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

2 Concept Design Design ideas developed and tested against the brief
3 Spatial Coordination Design coordinated and ready for planning
4 Technical Design Full detail for manufacture, with the price confirmed
5

Build

Our in-house project managers will deliver the build phase on time and within budget.

Aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

5 Manufacturing and Construction Made off-site, installed on-site
6

Aftercare

As you settle down into your new space, we’ll be on hand to answer your questions and assist you with any further developments as they arise.

Aligned to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020

6 Handover Building handed over and contract concluded
7 Use Building in use, with aftercare and a post-occupancy review

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