Why your Builder needs to work well with Designers.
At Above Building, we like to take a holistic approach to our projects which includes working in close partnership with a range of building consultants & designers to get the very best results for our clients. Working closely with a variety of consultants & designers from the very early planning stages through to the handover of your new home, gives us the absolute best opportunity to deliver high quality homes with the utmost of confidence. We believe that this collaborative approach is the best way to garner efficient & beautiful results during design development, documentation, all the way through to the completion of your build. We place great value on guiding you through the design & building process to ensure you end up with the home of your dreams.
Working with an integrated approach is not only cost effective for the customer, it also simplifies the whole project management process. The builder is involved from the very early stages of the planning process. Throughout this process he can add practical advice on how to keep costs down, resolve any potential construction issues as well as advocating sustainable options & materials. Another great advantage of this approach is that any amendments to design, structure or materials can be implemented by the same team throughout the entire process of the build. Think of the design & building process as a join the dots drawing you might have completed as a kid. Each dot has it’s own unique number for you to follow numerically to ensure that each pencil stroke lines up perfectly to reveal a pretty picture at the end. That pretty picture is your dream home & the numbered dots are our architects, designers, electricians, plumbers & builders, effortlessly guiding you through to the finished product. We like to think of ourselves as a team, which you, the client, are part of. We work through each phase together, as a team.
The team you will be a part of consists of a variety of trusted professionals whom we have a very close collaborative working relationship with. We have dependable & established Architects, Interior Designers, Engineers, Surveyors, Electricians & Plumbers all ready to work together to achieve your dream home.
Why should all parties be involved during the design phase?
An experienced building consultant prefers to be invested from the very beginning to offer opinions & ensure a cohesive take on the proposed plans through to the final handover of the home to your family. This shows their proactive dedication to ensure your dream vision becomes a reality.
Why is each member of the team relevant to the process?
In order to achieve the best results possible, it is important to remember that each team member brings with them a wealth of expertise & experience which contribute greatly to the end result. This expertise is completely different, yet collaborative to maximise the finished product. An architect for instance, can carve out the concept, design, drawings & council requirements, while your builder can place his focus on the impeccable attention to detail & craftsmanship that your home deserves. Of course, you, the client have the all important vision of all of the aspects that make up your ‘dream home’.
Attention to detail throughout the build
Our trusted consultants will be available at every stage of your build. For example, Architect involvement does not end once the plans have been approved. An integrated approach means that the architect will be available for site visits throughout the whole building process - this is a great way for them to inspect the progress of the build to ensure it maintains the design integrity of the vision & provisions have been met in accordance with the plans. It also keeps communication open between the client, consultants & builder so that any issues can be discussed & overcome without any delay in construction or unnecessary financial impact.
A seamless process with a 360 degree approach to ensure optimal service across architectural, interior design & building expertise. This holistic approach guarantees speed & efficiency throughout the design process. Working with an integrated approach is not only cost effective for the customer, it also simplifies the whole project management process. The builder is involved from the very early stages of the planning process. Throughout this process he can add practical advice on how to keep costs down, resolve any potential construction issues as well as advocating sustainable options & materials. Another great advantage of this approach is that any amendments to design, structure or materials can be implemented by the same team throughout the entire process of the build. Think of the design & building process as a join the dots drawing you might have completed as a kid. Each dot has it’s own unique number for you to follow numerically to ensure that your lines all line up perfectly to reveal a pretty picture at the end. That pretty picture is your dream home & the numbered dots are your architect / building designer & builder effortlessly guiding you through to the finished product. We like to think of ourselves as a team, which you the client, are part of. We work through each phase together, as a team.