
What we do
Early engagement and project brief
The best projects begin with a deep understanding of what you, and your community, genuinely need. So, from the very start, we’ll explore that with you, asking questions, challenging assumptions and listening hard.
We’ll help you fully capture your vision and goals, developing them into a brief that supports your business case.
As well as helping clarify and develop your objectives, we’ll work with you to create a holistic project plan. This includes stakeholder engagement, building a bespoke project team and determining what needs to be delivered, throughout the lifecycle of your project.
RIBA Stages Included
- Stage 0 Strategic definition
- Stage 1 Preparation and brief
- Stage 2 Concept design
- Stage 3 Developed design
- Stage 4 Technical design
- Stage 5 Construction
- Stage 6 Handover and close out
- Stage 7 In use
Inception Services
Inception
Exploring and developing your brief
Early consultation and engagement, building an in-depth understanding of your project, stakeholders and end users.
Inception
Establishing deliverables and goals
Working with you to establish your budget, timescale, outputs and aspirations for the build.
Inception
Procuring the best team for your project
Establishing the design and delivery teams, identifying the most suitable procurement route and putting it into action.

Featured projects

Hucknall Flying High Academy
At Harrier Park in Hucknall, we’ve created a brand new school for a brand new community. With 210 school places and a design that reflects the area’s heritage, it opened its doors in September 2019.
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County Hall CLASP block
When Nottinghamshire County Council decided to demolish a dated CLASP block at County Hall, it was a complex project that called for careful planning and coordination.
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Clayfields House
When a new accommodation block was needed at a secure children’s home, we rose to the challenge, overcoming demanding security restrictions and poor ground conditions.
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Bestwood Hawthorne
With the local community rapidly expanding, Bestwood Hawthorne needed room to welcome a growing number of children. Despite the challenges of a sloping site, we worked together to make it happen.
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