Detailed design report

The detailed design report is prepared by the lead consultant for the client at the end of the detailed design stage, when the design is detailed but has yet to be packaged.

The detailed design report might include:

• A design and access statement.
• Site layout plans.
• Functional layouts.
• Circulation and operational strategy.
• Floor plans, sections and elevations.
• 3d modelling.
• Details of wall enclosures.
• Details of doors and windows.
• Details of key specification items such as door handles, plumbing fixtures and so on.
• Reflected ceiling plan.
• Key technical designs.
• Co-ordination between architectural and engineering design.
• Phasing, demolition and decanting strategies.
• The use of materials and the potential for re-use, recycling and waste handling (see site waste management plan).
• Structural design criteria.
• Drainage.
• Sustainability.
• Cleaning and maintenance strategy.
• Site services analysis (existing gas, water, electrical, mechanical, etc. services).
• Building services design criteria.
• Services strategy.
• Health and safety strategy.
• Fire strategy.
• Status of approvals.
• Risk assessment.
• Cost plan.
• Programme and phasing.
• Procurement strategy.

The report should highlighting any instructions required from the client.

It should only include required, or key co-ordinated information and necessary interpretation and should not duplicate information that already exists elsewhere.

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• Concept design.
• Concept design report.
• Design quality.
• Detailed design.
• End of stage report.