What We Do

Architectural Services

Standard services are offered in accordance with the South African Council of the Architectural Profession (SACAP), “Recommended Tariff of Fees”.

For a more detailed breakdown of our services, read more below.

FULL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Overview

The following 6-stages define the full architectural services from defining a brief, through to the design stages, municipal submissions, tenders, construction and close-out.

Herewith a breakdown of the services we offer:

Stage 1: Inception of Project

Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with regard to:

The client’s specific brief
The site, restrictions and constraints
The specific budget
The need for additional consultants
Project programme
Methods of contracting

Stage 2: Concept Design

Prepare the initial design and advise the client on the following:

The intended space provisions and planning relationships
Proposed materials and intended building services
The technical and functional characteristics of the design
Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of the land
Review the anticipated costs of the project
Review the project programme

Stage 3: Design Development

Develop the design concept in sufficient detail to:

Confirm the scope and complexity
Review the design and consult with the local and statutory authorities
Develop the design, construction system, materials and components
Incorporate all services and the work of consultants
Review the design, costing and programme with the consultants

Stage 4.1: Documentation & Procurement

Prepare construction documentation and coordinate the documentation with the work designed by consultants and specialists:

Co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination
Prepare specifications for the works
Review the costing and programme with the consultants
Obtain the client’s authority and submit documents for approval

Stage 4.2: Documentation & Procurement

Complete construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders:

Obtain the client’s authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works
Obtain offers for the execution of the works
Evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract
Prepare the contract documentation and arrange the signing of the building contract

Stage 5: Detailed Design

Contract administration:

Hand over the site to the contractor
Issue construction documentation
Initiate and/or check sub-contract design and documentation as appropriate
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation
Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building agreements, or fulfil the obligations provided for in other forms of contract
Issue the certificate of practical completion
Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate

Stage 6: Construction

Facilitate the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to the effective completion, handover and operation of the project
After the contractor’s obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificate related to contract completion
Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub-contractors

Contact Us

We look forward to hearing from you.

Fish Hoek, Cape Town, 7915
021 782 0872 info@tdwa.co.za