FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If there is any engineering work involved in your development you will need the services of an engineer to design these works. This may include earthworks, sediment control, stormwater drainage, stormwater attenuation, stormwater treatment, roading, accessways, wastewater drainage, water reticulation, power and telecommunications and fire fighting compliance.
Engineers will work with Council engineers during the resource consent process and are also required to certify the construction of all works that are constructed as part of a consent. We have a team of skilled engineers that provide these services.
As early as possible. Architects can be involved as early as site selection and development of the project brief, and right through to the other end of the project providing on-site services, as-built documents, facilities management drawings and maintenance plans.
Good architecture doesn’t come cheap, but a good architect can add substantial value to your project.
Our architects provide a range of services including site selection, briefing development, feasibility studies, concept design, detailed design, contractor procurement, contract administration, site observation, design management, consultant engagement, risk management, maintenance plans and last but not least – radical thinking!
Registered architects are qualified and trained to offer a high level of design expertise and skills. The architect will often lead the architectural process from the beginning design stages through to completion of the actula building. A draftsman is trained to take that design and prepare the detailed technical plans that are required for consenting and construction.
We can provide architectural input through all phases of a project from initial bulk and location feasibility, through concept design, resource consent, detailed design, and construction documentation.
Yes. The architect will assemble all the drawings, specifications, reports, and certificates required to demonstrate to the council that the building work will comply with all the relevant parts of the Building Code. They will lodge the application and respond to any requests for further information that the council has.
We have found it extremely valuable to have architects working alongside our other professionals. Every project requires a number of inputs and having the various specialities working together can help remove hurdles and add efficiency and value to the project.
We recommend talking to our architects to see whether their skills are what you need. A registered architect can offer design ideas that add significant value to your development.
An Ongoing Monitoring and Management Plan (OMMP) will generally require that soil, groundwater or both be periodically monitored to assure that human health and environmental risks remain at an acceptable level. In addition to preparing the OMMP, we can coordinate the sampling and reporting schedule that will allow you to meet all of the conditions of the OMMP and satisfy your consent conditions.