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Stage 1: Initial Consultation
Involves a site visit to discuss your requirements
and inspect the site.
Estimate for design work is then drawn up and a fee
proposal set out.
Forward fee proposal with proposal of work to be
undertaken. |
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Stage 2: Design Proposal
Surveying the existing garden. Producing a design
which is illustrated by plans and sketches.
Submission of necessary statutory approvals as
required. |
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sketches
Once a survey has been undertaken and the
brief agreed then initial design work can start. |
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presentation
When the design has been sorted out the presentation
drawing will be produced and may be coloured. |
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model
Rough models are often used to advance a design.
Good models may be required for display purposes. |
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historic
The evolution of garden styles in Europe runs
parallel
with the history of plant introductions and
availability. |
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Stage3: Detail Design
Once the design proposal is approved the Setting Out
plans, Construction details and Planting Plans will
be produced to enable the tendering and construction
process to proceed. |
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details
The garden design plan will need supporting with
hard
landscaping details. These will vary from job to
job. |
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planting
The garden design will need supporting with a
planting plan.
Depending on the contract plants may be supplied. |
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Stage 4: Production Information
If required – Specialist details, Specifications,
Invitations to Tender
and Tender Report are prepared. |
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Stage 5: Site Operations + Construction
Administration
Final preparation of Contract Documents and Site
Inspections.
Certification of Payments, Snagging and the Final
certificate.
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management
When assessing the tender a review of the programme
for the project work is vital to ensure key dates
are met. |
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inspection
Site Inspection with an assessment of the quality of
the work is important
once the work starts on site. Certifying payments is
an key aspect. |
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