demaine about / process

  • initiation & concept design

    leadership

    • previous project experience
    • project methodology and procurement advice
    • briefing and appointment of project team
    • approvals strategy and implementation
    • chair and minute design meetings

    management

    • consultant selection advice and procurement
    • authorities approvals
    • maintain budget constraints
    • respond to quality assurance and work health and safety requirements

    coordination

    • understanding of client requirements
    • site evaluation
    • advanced virtual reality presentations

    technology

    • identify innovative materials and construction techniques
    • ESD (Environmentally Sustainable Design) initiatives
    • assess constructability
  • design development & documentation

    leadership

    • chair and minute consultant meetings
    • resolve regulatory issues
    • maintain project team impetus

    management

    • maintain project program
    • maintain budget constraints
    • respond to quality assurance and work health and safety systems

    coordination

    • coordinate and integrate all consultant input into documentation
    • structure
    • services
    • landscape
    • building surveyor

    design

    • ensure design intent is maintained
    • ensure approvals requirements are reflected in the documentation

    technology

    • produce high quality drawings, specifications and schedules
    • identify extent of 3D virtual modelling and BIM (Building Information Modelling) required

    communication

    • report to client on activities and outcomes
    • issue of detail documents
  • construction phase services

    leadership

    • chair and minute site meetings during construction

    management

    • carry out full contract administration
    • compliance with contract timeframe
    • advice on payment of builder
    • management of any variations to scope
    • respond to quality assurance and work health and safety systems

    coordination

    • document issue and recording
    • shop drawing assessments

    design

    • confirm design intent is maintained
    • respond to design queries and assess alternatives

    technology

    • confirm by inspection compliance of construction and materials
    • respond to construction queries and any proposed alternatives

    communication

    • monthly reports on time, cost and quality