Beginning a construction or renovation project is an exciting yet complex prospect. At JGA, we understand the importance of a seamless and collaborative process to bring your ideas to life. Our structured approach ensures that every step is carefully planned, discussed, and executed, resulting in a design that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.
- Briefing: crafting your vision
Our journey begins with a comprehensive briefing session. We want to hear about your ideas, needs, and expectations for your property. Whether it’s a face-to-face meeting at your property or an online discussion, we provide advice for planning, building regulations, and general feasibility, setting the foundation for a successful collaboration.
- Confirming your vision: Understanding your unique requirements
Through in-depth discussions, questions, and note-taking, we get to know you and delve into the intricacies of your project. This knowledge forms the basis for tailored recommendations and a customised process designed specifically for you and your property.
- Design concept: bringing ideas to life
With a clear understanding of your goals, we begin the creative process. Our team produces a design concept that directly addresses your brief. Using 2D space plans and 3D visualisations, we present and explain the vision for your project, setting the stage for collaboration and feedback.
- Concept feedback: fine-tuning for perfection
Your satisfaction is key. If we’ve wow’d you first time round, we can discuss the critical information required to allow us to proceed to the executive phase. If revisions are necessary, we’ll refine the concept until it perfectly captures what you are looking for.
- Concept refinement: freezing the design
Once your happy with the designs, we move forward to solidify the concept. We ensure that the design remains both aesthetically pleasing and functional while meeting planning and building control standards, resulting in a frozen design ready for the planning stage.
- 6. Planning: clearing the path forward
We finalise all drawings and supporting documentation, to make sure we gain planning permission first time. We’ll guide you through the intricacies of the planning process, fees, and timelines unique to your project proposals. Once planning is approved, we discuss any conditions and transition to the technical phase.
- Building control and gaining a licence
We prepare a set of plans to comply with the Guernsey Technical Standards, accompanied by a performance specification. All necessary information is compiled and submitted to building control on your behalf. We’ll guide you on fees and likely timings relative to your proposals. On receipt of your building licence, we will explain any conditions with you and seek the necessary specialist advice to inform the next stage.
- Crafting your construction team
Whether you already have a team of contractors in mind or need recommendations, we can assist in finding a suitable contractor. We’ll gauge the contractor’s interest to ensure they are the right fit for your project.
- Detailing the construction blueprint
We’ll explain the detail as we take you through key elements of the project, collaborating with specialists and gathering the vital information for construction. We produce additional details, finishing schedules, gain structural information, mechanical and electrical designs, ensuring a comprehensive package for the tender process.
- Tender stage
We will look to bring together the right project team for your project, clarify all the project information and issue a full tender package.
11. Tender analysis
We will undertake a thorough analysis of project costs and provide recommendations to allow you to make an informed decision on your desired contractor.
- Building the project team
An informal meeting with the project team allows you to fully understand roles, responsibilities and the anticipated project program. This collaborative approach makes sure a cohesive and well-coordinated team effort.
- Contract formation and admin
Following negotiations with the selected contractor, we choose an appropriate contract form. Health and safety risk assessments are finalised, and all contract documents are meticulously prepared before work commences on-site. We offer comprehensive contract administration services supported by the management of design changes and construction details. We aim to take away the stress of coordinating the construction phase.
We look forward to guiding you through the complexities and ensuring your vision comes to life seamlessly. Take the first step with JGA.
Design for your future: info@jga.gg