Self-build home: Prepare a detailed design - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:24, 26 November 2020

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		+	Introduction.

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−		+	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers, a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.
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−	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers, a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.~~<br/>~~	+

	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices for construction. Detailed design should provide sufficient information to make building regulations applications.		The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices for construction. Detailed design should provide sufficient information to make building regulations applications.

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−		+	Process.
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	The designer should co-ordinate consultations about the functional aspects of the detailed design with the self builder and should also co-ordinate consultations with the building control body. This may result in amendments to the design.		The designer should co-ordinate consultations about the functional aspects of the detailed design with the self builder and should also co-ordinate consultations with the building control body. This may result in amendments to the design.

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	NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be appropriate to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors at this stage.		NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be appropriate to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors at this stage.

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−		+	[[Self-build_home:_Submit_a_building_regulations_application\|Next stage: Submit a building regulations application]].
−	► [[Self-~~build%20home%3A%20Submit%20a%20building%20regulations%20application~~\|Next stage: Submit a building regulations application]].~~<br/>~~	+

−	▲ [[Self-~~build%20home%3A%20project%20plan~~\|List of all stages]].	+	[[Self-build_home:_project_plan\|List of all stages]].

−	[[Category:Self-build_home]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Template]] [[Category:Self-build_home]]

Designing Buildings at 14:36, 19 August 2015

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	During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.		During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.

−	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will ~~sources~~ necessary samples of materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.	+	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will source necessary samples of materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.

	At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.		At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.

Designing Buildings at 11:06, 8 December 2014

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−	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers ~~(working for the self builder, or for a contractor)~~, a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>	+	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers, a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>

−	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices ~~from contractors~~. Detailed design should provide sufficient information ~~for a~~ building regulations ~~application to be made~~.	+	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices for construction. Detailed design should provide sufficient information to make building regulations applications.

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	During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.		During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.

−	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources necessary samples of materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.	+	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources necessary samples of materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.

	At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.		At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.

Designing Buildings at 15:57, 30 September 2014

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−	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self-builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>	+	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>

	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.		The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.

Designing Buildings at 15:53, 30 September 2014

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−	In this stage design activities ~~are attributed~~ to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self-builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>	+	In this stage, we attribute design activities to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self-builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>

	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.		The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.

Designing Buildings at 11:03, 18 September 2014

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	During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.		During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.

−	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.	+	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources necessary samples of materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.

	At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.		At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.

−	NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be ~~necessary~~ to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors.	+	NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be appropriate to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors at this stage.

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−	► [[Self-~~build_home:_Submit_a_building_regulations_application~~\|Next stage: Submit a building regulations application]].<br/>	+	► [[Self-build%20home%3A%20Submit%20a%20building%20regulations%20application\|Next stage: Submit a building regulations application]].<br/>

	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].		▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

	[[Category:Self-build_home]]		[[Category:Self-build_home]]

Designing Buildings at 13:22, 17 September 2014

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−	In this stage design activities are attributed to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self-builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required. <br/>	+	In this stage design activities are attributed to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self-builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required.<br/>

	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.		The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.
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	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.		The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.

−	At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.	+	At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.

	NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be necessary to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors.		NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be necessary to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors.
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−	► Next stage: Submit a building regulations application.<br/>	+	► [[Self-build_home:_Submit_a_building_regulations_application\|Next stage: Submit a building regulations application]].<br/>

	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].		▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

	[[Category:Self-build_home]]		[[Category:Self-build_home]]

Designing Buildings at 13:00, 17 September 2014

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−	[[File:Self build plan header.jpg\|link=Self-~~build_home~~:~~_project_plan~~]]NB In this stage design activities are attributed to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers working for the self builder, a design and build contractor or a kit house supplier (if the kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required).	+	[[File:Self build plan header.jpg\|alt=Self build plan header.jpg\|link=Self-build home: project plan]]

−	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages for tender (obtaining prices from contractors). Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.	+	----

−	The designer should co-ordinate consultations about the functional aspects of detailed design with the self builder and should also co-ordinate consultations with ~~statutory authorities~~. This may result in amendments to the design.	+	'''Introduction.'''
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		+	In this stage design activities are attributed to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers (working for the self-builder, or for a contractor), a design and build contractor, or a kit house supplier. If a kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required. <br/>
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		+	The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages to obtain prices from contractors. Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.
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		+	'''Process.'''
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		+	The designer should co-ordinate consultations about the functional aspects of the detailed design with the self builder and should also co-ordinate consultations with the building control body. This may result in amendments to the design.

	An elemental cost plan and cash flow projection should be prepared.		An elemental cost plan and cash flow projection should be prepared.
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	The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.		The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.
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−	~~NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be necessary to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyor(s).~~

	At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.		At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.
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		+	NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be necessary to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyors.

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	► Next stage: Submit a building regulations application.<br/>		► Next stage: Submit a building regulations application.<br/>

−	▲ [[Self-~~build_home:_project_plan~~\|List of all stages]].	+	▲ [[Self-build%20home%3A%20project%20plan\|List of all stages]].

	[[Category:Self-build_home]]		[[Category:Self-build_home]]

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[[File:Self build plan header.jpg|link=Self-build_home:_project_plan]]NB In this stage design activities are attributed to ‘designers’. These may be architects and engineers working for the self builder, a design and build contractor or a kit house supplier (if the kit house supplier is only supplying the house itself, additional design consultants may be required).

The detailed design process takes on and develops the agreed concept design. By the end of the detailed design stage the design should describe all the main components of the building and how they fit together, but the works will not yet have been defined in packages for tender (obtaining prices from contractors). Detailed design should provide sufficient information for a building regulations application to be made.

The designer should co-ordinate consultations about the functional aspects of detailed design with the self builder and should also co-ordinate consultations with statutory authorities. This may result in amendments to the design.

An elemental cost plan and cash flow projection should be prepared.

During the detailed design stage the designers may require input from the suppliers of goods and services that will be used in the construction of the building. It is important to ensure that pricing and contract conditions have been settled with these companies before any commitment to use their services is made, or it should be made clear that there is no commitment to use them for construction.

The designer will co-ordinate the incorporation of designs by specialist suppliers or contractors into the overall design and will sources materials, components and assemblies for approval by the self builder. It may be appropriate, to arrange visits to the specialist contractors' and suppliers’ premises to assess samples or mock-ups and to witness tests.

NB where the proposed development affects a party wall or party structure, it may be necessary to issue party wall notices and to appoint party wall surveyor(s).

At the end of the stage, the designer should submit a full set of project drawings, specifications and a cost plan to the self builder for comment and approval before progressing to the next stage. For a full description of the aspects of design that might be developed during this stage, see Detailed design.

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► Next stage: Submit a building regulations application.<br/>

▲ [[Self-build_home:_project_plan|List of all stages]].

[[Category:Self-build_home]]