Atkins Building Group

The Atkins Process

Step 1: Initial consultation

• Obligation-free advice and direction relating to the building process
• Establish approximate building costs and timeframes

Step 2: Concept plan

• Consultation and design fees charged
• Meeting scheduled with Atkins building designer Sam Jaffer
• Discussion of needs and requirements
• Formalise design brief
• For addition or alteration projects, a site measure of existing residence is conducted
• Concept plans prepared and presented for discussion
• Concept plans finalised to your satisfaction
• Approximate building cost established with Atkins director Peter Atkins

Step 3: Council development plan consent

• Council lodgment and drawing fees charged
• Concept plans formalised for council application
• Application submitted to council
• Development plan consent approval granted

Step 4: Working drawings & building schedule

• Drawing and engineering fees charged
• Detailed building drawings prepared
• Engineer engaged for soil testing and footing design
• Interior design consultation (if required)
• All selections confirmed and documented with Atkins selection consultant Teresa Brady
• Final fixed price established and presented

Step 5: Building rules consent

• Documentation submitted to council or private certifier
• Development approval granted

Step 6: Contract documentation

• Building contract prepared
• Site meeting arranged to introduce Atkins building supervisor Mark Atkins
• Start date established
• Construction commences