How we work
The sequence below is how we typically describe delivery in proposals and structure appointments: lock the operational story and interfaces early; advance drawings in controlled packages (including parallel work across facilities and batch submissions to the Engineering Association and municipality when that keeps reviews predictable); tender on technical fit; supervise with clear records; close with commissioning and formal handover. Which stages SKKB leads, and how fees align, are always written in your agreement.
1. Concept & configuration
Confirm decision roles, walk the site, and stress-test the layout against real movement of vehicles and plant, staff and management areas, parking, and mains services (water, wastewater, power). The goal is a credible configuration before detailed design commits cost.
2. Schematic design
Architecture leads; structural and coordinated MEP follow per package. On campuses or phased sites, parallel threads avoid one facility unnecessarily blocking another. After issued schematics we run agreed value-engineering and cost checks so feedback lands without freezing unrelated workstreams.
3. Detailed design & approvals
Working drawings, specifications, and manuals incorporate comments and aim for association compliance before municipal routes. Multi-building programmes often advance facility-by-facility or phase-by-phase so reviews stay smaller and better controlled than a single monolithic drop.
4. Tendering & award
Tender documentation reflects how the asset will run — temperature regimes, hazardous interfaces, structure, and risk-appropriate contingencies. When we lead the tender pack, drawings sit with BOQ and technical specifications; we support technical evaluation and award recommendations with you, weighting quality, specialisation, and relevant experience.
5. Supervision & site delivery
Site work follows the approved drawings, budget, and programme: documented inspections, QA evidence, safety oversight, and civil / architectural / MEP interfaces. Lead engineers stay engaged with resident teams where the appointment includes Engineering Association–style supervision.
6. Commissioning & handover
Commissioning and testing are recorded; as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and acceptance certificates are compiled for operations per the building contract. After completion, defect and warranty mechanics are governed solely by your agreement.