Design Management
We lead the design and approvals from concept to construction, acting as the central point of responsibility to manage complex approval documentation and coordination on our clients’ behalf, reducing timeframes, controlling costs, and bringing clarity and confidence to the construction process.
More than coordination, it’s leadership
Design Management is about running the process, not simply tracking it.
We manage and coordinate all consultants and technical studies required to achieve statutory and authority determination / approvals, including:
Development Applications (DA)
Construction Certificates (CC)
Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
Reviews of Environmental Factors (REF)
As the lead consultant, and we take responsibility for leading the design approval process with the Council or Certifier.
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We engage and coordinate all required subconsultants to support the project’s design and approval objectives, establishing clear briefs, defined scopes, and aligned timelines from the outset. Ongoing coordination ensures all consultant inputs are consistent, timely, and effectively integrated.
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We review consultant documentation to confirm it is complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project brief and approval requirements. Potential inconsistencies or omissions are identified early and resolved prior to submission, reducing rework and supporting smoother authority reviews.
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We coordinate authority and stakeholder requirements to ensure statutory conditions and approval criteria are clearly understood and addressed. Consultant inputs are consolidated into clear, coordinated responses, helping streamline approvals and minimise unnecessary authority queries.
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We manage design responses and revisions arising from authority feedback, stakeholder comments, or project changes. Revisions are coordinated across all consultants to maintain alignment and consistency, ensuring documentation remains accurate and controlled.
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We actively track approval pathways, submission programs, and critical milestones throughout the project lifecycle. Risks to approvals or program are identified early and managed proactively, providing clarity around progress and decision points.
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We provide regular progress reports and clear summaries to keep clients informed at every stage of the project. Information is presented concisely, focusing on status, key decisions, and upcoming actions, allowing clients to remain engaged without being overwhelmed by detail.
Scope of Work
Our Process
Define & Plan
We clarify project objectives, approval pathways, and consultant scopes to establish a clear and structured roadmap from the outset.
Liaise & Manage
We lead and coordinate all consultants, information, and documentation to ensure approvals progress efficiently and without fragmentation.
Review & Control
We actively review documentation and manage risks to minimise rework and costs while maintaining clarity, and consistency.
Deliver & Support
We support the project through construction with clear information, coordinated responses to maintain clarity and momentum.
Digital Management
(BIM & CDE)
For complex and government projects, we assist head contractors during design finalisation and construction stages in implementing AS/ISO quality standards in digital engineering to keep project information clear, organised, and easy to work with.
By managing Common Data Environments through Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Aconex, and SharePoint, we provide a single, reliable source of information that supports informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
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We establish and manage the project Common Data Environment using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and SharePoint, creating clear folder structures, workflows, and access controls that keep information organised, secure, and easy to navigate.
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We manage digital models and project information, including Head Model setup, linked discipline models, transmittals, version control, and federated model issuance to ensure data remains coordinated and reliable.
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We coordinate BIM processes through structured clash detection, issue tracking, dashboards, and proactive follow-up, ensuring design conflicts are identified early and resolved efficiently.
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We configure and manage key ACC tools such as Design Collaboration, Issues, Assets, and Model Coordination, tailoring each platform to suit the project’s scale and delivery requirements.
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We chair and facilitate BIM coordination meetings and provide ongoing guidance to consultants and project teams, ensuring digital workflows are understood, followed, and consistently applied.
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We maintain data integrity and provide clear digital reporting, ensuring project teams and clients can rely on accurate, up-to-date information to support design decisions, approvals, and construction delivery.
Scope of Work
Specialist Services
Some aspects of a project require specialist oversight due to the volume of information and approvals involved. Our FF&E and Sample Submission & Approval Management services ensure selections are coordinated, reviewed, and approved clearly, with nothing overlooked as the project progresses.
FF&E Consultancy
We manage FF&E packages from early planning through procurement and installation, ensuring selections align with design intent, performance requirements, budgets, and lead times.
Our FF&E Consultancy integrates closely with design, digital, and construction workflows, providing clear coordination across all stakeholders.
Sample Submission & Approvals Management
We manage high volume sample submissions across finishes, FF&E, equipment, substrates, and specialist items.
This service focuses on coordinating between the client, builder, consultants, and peer reviewers, ensuring all samples are reviewed, commented on, approved, and recorded correctly.