Ultimately, the point of all the design and presentation techniques we have looked at so far is to get the result on the ground:-

• Efficiently
• Economically
• and with regard for the existing qualities of the site, be they man-made or natural.

This is what we refer to as REALISATION - putting your project on the ground.

We can work independently or within a team of other consultants. Our involvement usually includes some or all of the following stages:-

Estimates

These can be produced from sketch or detailed designs to provide you with cost guidance.  Of course, estimates are only ever that - estimates - but they can be simple or sophisticated as the project requires.

Tender Documents

Tender documents bring together all the detailed design drawings into one package, together with materials specifications, bill of quantities and a form of contract.  Detailed drawings can be produced to cover detailed construction issues.

The tender documents provide you and tenderers with:-

• a clearly understood and comparable tender
• reliable, up-to-date specifications using NBS Landscape
• known quantities because we use industry-standard measurement methods
• a known form of contract covering the main issues likely to arise in landscape work
• cost management prior to the tender being issued

Contract Management

Upon selection of the successful tenderer, the tender documents - particularly the Bill of Quantities and Form of Contract - set up the cost management system for the contract.  This is supported by Architects Instructions, Valuations and Certificates.  

Your site will usually be inspected and reviewed at progress meetings.  

In summary, contract financial management and site inspection by the designer looks after your interests and ensures that the scheme is built as intended.

"What was most pleasing was
that it was delivered on budget
and on time."

Councillor David Gemmell,
City Centre Portfolio Holder,
referring to
Hull Pedestrian Sign System

For examples of successfully-realised projects, please view our Projects & Examples page