If challenges are found early, they can be considered and help decide whether your scheme or project is viable. d3associates feasibility studies unearth these challenges by giving an initial review of issues such as planning permission, environmental impact, budget, site appraisals, restrictive covenants and contamination to name a few. An Options Appraisal will follow, highlighting and assessing the alternatives to be considered in greater detail before progressing to concept designs.

All the project’s objectives, costs and benefits will then be fed into the Business Case. This should demonstrate to your team and any stakeholders how the costs of your project are outweighed by the benefits and lead you onto the project planning phase with confidence.

The d3associates architectural team are great believers in communication. From initial conversations to fully understand the brief, through to liaising with the construction team to ensure the vision is turned into reality. We work collaboratively by generating ideas that reflect the client’s aspirations; developing responsive designs which are cost effective and focused on delivering while not compromising design and construction quality.

We’re equally comfortable producing hand sketched initial concepts while also embracing newer technologies such as Revit to produce three dimensional visualisations. Our architects also have the advantage of working closely with our energy team to provide a multi-disciplinary design service, with the expertise to put sustainability at the heart of each project.

d3associates architectural and energy teams work together to create a strong multi-disciplinary offering. Utilising our decarbonsation expertise, we are able to deliver architectural designs that lower the operational carbon footprint of a building and create a high level of self-sufficiency and sustainability. The support and advice we can provide at an early stage of a project can maximise sustainable opportunities during project build and realisation.

Sending your designs out for planning permission can seem complicated and beset with potential obstacles, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Fortunately, our team can get you through this with their extensive experience and knowledge. We can provide advice to help make your application go more smoothly or, if you prefer, we can take it out of your hands completely – liaising with Planning Officers and monitoring progress on your behalf.

We appreciate that funding is the key to delivering a project, whether for feasibility studies, detailed design or capital costs. We’re also well aware that funding opportunities are constantly changing so we keep ourselves up to date with both current and future funding programmes. This expertise means the d3associates team can guide our clients towards appropriate grant funding routes and assist in the preparation of applications so you’re ready for submission as soon as an opportunity presents itself.

In a world where we are constantly striving towards a more sustainable and low carbon landscape, building regulations are also evolving to keep pace. The d3associates team ensure they keep abreast of the very latest changes, assess the impact and will support you through the application process.

Our architectural team are experienced in the delivery of specialist design and advice relating to the renewal and regeneration of historic and listed buildings. Domestic clients are often unclear about their responsibilities regarding their listed property. With unauthorised works on such buildings being a criminal offence it’s really important to have the right guidance and support - both of which we can offer.

We also work with stakeholders and local government to help get the best outcome for their publicly and privately owned heritage assets. These projects include our wider team who advise on strategic planning, routes to funding and decarbonisation plans.

While our focus is very much on the support and design aspects of a client’s project, we also appreciate the importance of design realisation and translation, particularly where there are specific characteristics such as low carbon heating and power. d3associates provide support beyond the initial design phase via administering your contract, supporting procurement activities, providing supervision and managing the budgets allocated to the project on your behalf.

Here at d3associates, we fully understand the importance of adopting a positive Health and Safety culture and embedding a zero harm approach. The role of Principal Designer is critical in ensuring these aims are met and we have the skills and experience to provide this capability in full accordance with the CDM 2015 Regulations.

To take your project from design to completion via a smooth and orderly route, it is essential to consider the overall project management. Construction projects can be complex, with overlapping timelines, multiple contractors and hugely interdependent processes. Our role is to coordinate all of these activities whilst also setting schedules and working within an agreed budget. We aim to balance the needs of both client and construction team, solve any problems that may occur along the way and ensure all construction regulations are followed in order to see the project through to a successful completion.