DESIGN DEVELOPMENT STAGE

• Development of sketch design drawings to adequately explain the design
  
• Firming up organisation of wet areas (generally in plan, not detail)
  
• Liaising with authorities as required
  
• Provision of advice on selection and engagement of consultants
  
• Briefing and coordination of selected consultants
  
• Meetings with Client(s) and revisions as required
  
• Preliminary discussions with Town Planners if required
  
• Preparation and lodgment of documents with the Council for Town Planning application where required
  
• Negotiation with and provision of further information to Town Planners after lodgment of application
  
• Provision of Opinion of Probable Cost

Completed and approved Design Development drawings are generally of the type that would be used for a Town Planning application. They also form the brief for the Contract Documentation stage.