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Services

Westhaus provides Architectural Services as identified by SACAP. We also engage with developers on Urban Design and Spatial Planning. The Architectural service is dived into work stages as illustrated below offering a Partial Service (Workstage 1-4.1 Municipal Submission) and a Full Service (Workstage 1-6) option.

Stage 1 & 2_Inception, Concept and Viability

Prepare initial design concept and advise on:

  1. Intended space provisions and planning relationships

  2. Proposed materials and building services

  3. Technical and functional characteristics of the design

 

Stage 3_Design Development

Develop all aspects of the design from concept to full development including, but not limited to, construction systems, materials, fittings, and finishes selections; material specifications;

 

Stage 4_Documentation and procurement

Stage 4.1

  1. Prepare documentation required for local authority building plan application submission;

  2. Co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination sufficient to support building plan submission;

 

Stage 4.2

  1. Prepare specifications for the works;

  2. Complete technical documentation sufficient for tender;

  3. Complete all remaining technical and construction documentation and coordinate same with the consultants;

 

Stage 5_Construction

  1. Administer the building contract;

  2. Issue construction documentation;

  3. Review sub-contractor designs, shop drawings and documentation for conformity of design intent;

  4. Inspect the works for conformity with the contract documentation and acceptable quality in terms of industry standards;

  5. Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the building contract;

  6. Manage the completion process of the project;

  7. Assist the client to obtain the required documentation necessary for the client to obtain the occupation certificate.

 

Stage 6_Close-out

Facilitate the project close-out including the collation of the necessary documentation to effect completion, handover and operational manual of the project.

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