This is the Briody Constructions process; we have detailed this so you can understand how we work with you throughout the life of your project. This enables us to build the finest projects and make sure we deliver homes that exceed expectations.
Contact our team to discuss your project or if you have any questions regarding our process.
The first step is to fill out the contact form on our website. All clients whether they come from direct referral or website search are required to fill this in. It enables us to get clarity on critical success factors of your project. From scope, location, budget and timeline.
Doing this enables both parties to understand some key points early, allowing us to determine the feasibility of the project and if we are going to be a good fit.
During this session we will get to know each other on a more personal level and review the details from the contact form. This enables us to understand why you are embarking on your construction journey.
The first site visit is really a reconnaissance mission to get eyes on the project and get a deeper understanding of what is trying to be achieved and if there is anything that could stop that happening. We also take a range of photographs and notes based on this conversation.
This allows us to get familiar with the project and decide with you on the next action required whether that be introduction to a suitable designer or if there is more information or approvals that need to be acquired before we proceed.
We can pair you with an architect or draftsperson depending on your project and who we believe is best suited to your specific needs and requirements or work with your existing professional.
By introducing you to a trusted designer we are confident all plans will comply with any council and building regulations.
We will remain in contact with you and the designer through this phase and any questions or details required for construction will be ironed out. Other required consultants such as engineers and surveyors will be engaged and advise us on the best approach right from the start.
There will also be a Qualifying Build Estimate completed on initial concepts to aid in a smooth streamlined pre-construction process.
This enables you to feel confident on commencement that most of the sticking points and potential design changes that can prove costly one construction has started, have been rectified and the plans and specifications will deliver you the project in your vision.
Working with both you and the building designer we will assist in selection of materials and fittings and fixtures, as we know this can be a daunting process on your own so we are here to help.
This allows us to make sure the materials selected are going to comply and will be suitable for the purpose they have been selected for. We can also advise on alternatives required for improvements on performance or price.
Once we have all the relevant documentation and a clear design, we will complete a full contract estimate. Where all material, labour hours and subcontractors required in your project are costed and allocated.
This will be reviewed and re costed as needed to make sure all parties are happy and understand exactly what is going to be required before heading to the next stage.
We will meet and go through the contract in depth to be clear on what has been included and what has been excluded and if there is anything that requires further specification or decisions that will need to be made during construction.
Doing this allows you to feel confident and clear in what has been quoted and gives you an understanding of what future decisions you will have to make regarding finish or function.
We set clear expectations on timeline, progress claims, communication and our commitment to working together.
We will also explain variations, extensions of time, provisional sums and prime cost allowances.
Once contracts are signed we submit along with all other documentation for building permit.
We have now made it through pre-construction and are ready to start. We will secure the site, with fencing or hoarding. Special consideration will be undertaken on renovations and extensions to ensure safety for the clients and trades by separating the work site from the home.
We want the clients to feel safe and secure throughout construction both personally and for the house. By separating the worksite and home, clients are not exposed to unnecessary risks and the tradesmen are able to get in and do the work without disruption. Where possible a locked gate is used to keep materials and site secure.
Once construction starts you will see us, along with our extended team coming and going from site as we build your dream home. You will have access to frequent site meetings, ability to contact your site supervisor and weekly updates with photos and phone calls. You will be notified of all relevant inspections and kept up to date with timeline expectations.
Communication throughout this phase of the build process is most important. We want you to feel involved and respected throughout and never to feel like you’re in the dark with what’s happening and what’s next. Keeping clients involved through construction helps a project achieve the desired result.
Finishing of the project we will have a site visit to go through any defects or aspects of the project you want to rectify, we will accompany you through this and answer any questions you have. We will also start to remove any site fencing and prepare the project for landscaping if required and arrange a final clean.
By this stage the project has taken shape and an in depth site visit allows the client to ask any questions or raise any concerns they have that we can rectify prior to handover.
At handover the project will be cleaned, have its final inspection and be ready for you and your family to move back in and enjoy the space that has been created. We will have another site meeting where we will walk through the project. You will be supplied with documentation that contains all trades that worked on your project, paint colours used, warranties and certificates.
It is also helpful to have the same tradesmen return for any future work as they already know the property, so a directory is included of everyone that participated in the build.
This meeting is a great chance to look back and see what together we have been able to achieve. We are always a phone call away so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any concerns or questions about your project.