Establishing what the client wants to achieve and the budget available for the project.
Considering the needs of people who will use the building.
Developing initial ideas and concepts.
Producing designs using hand drawings and computer-aided design (CAD),showing how the spaces inside the building will be organised, constructed and finished.
Ensuring all proposals comply with the relevant regulations.
Producing detailed drawings for the contractors to use once proposal is accepted.
Detailing to scale the construction and finish of all areas of the project and writing specification of works including schedules for finishes, ironmongery and equipment.
Preparing tender documents where necessary for the construction work.
Visiting the site to check progress and inspect the work.
Project managing for the client where required, to ensure the project is constructed and finished to suit the proposals and to keep control of design issues which may arise on site.
Working closely with other construction professionals such as architects, quantity surveyors, structural engineers, building services engineers and builders.