Project Management

Aspect has a unique and total service, which sensitively blends individual design relevant to today's lifestyles with practical construction expertise.

Through our close relationship with our preferred Builders and by coordinating all the vital links in the chain of constructing an individual home, we are able to produce a superior result and save you time and money by eliminating excessive detailing, misunderstandings which normally occur in inter office communication, and any contingency sums which are normally included to cover the "unknowns" of Tender documents.

Project Management costs

The cost for the Project Management service is normally 3% of the project cost but we are happy to carry out this service as described below at a fixed fee to be negotiated after the initial discussions. The service can be limited to Council applications and Tendering process to ensure that your quotes are comparable in inclusions and detail. This initial stage is 1% of the project cost as a guide and is part of the 3% stated above. In the case of any hourly charges being applicable for other services these will be charged out at the rates below.

The management fees include the following scope of works: Stage 1

• Council submission and respond to Council enquiries. NB prolonged meetings and attending evening meetings are charged at an hourly rate.
• Tender the project and advise on the winning tender
• Finalise Builder’s quotes and inclusions
• Signing of Building contract

Stage 2

• Controlling the works of the Builder and his subcontractors with respect to:
  • Quality of workmanship
  • Ensuring the building reflects the details and intention of the client
  • Time of construction
• Regular inspections and as required by the builder and owner
• Respond to any queries on structure, details, finishes etc by the builder
• Advise on clients selections for finishes (as distinct to an actual design and selecting)
• Verification of progress claims and works completed
• Acting as agent for the owner and liaison between owner and builder
• Pre hand over inspection
• Handover inspection and signing off on practical completion of project

The payment of the fee will be a deposit and then on a monthly basis until the completion of project.

Getting Approval and making selections

While the approval process is in progress we will get Builders’ prices for construction. The final selections of Builder and finishes will be made and all documentation will be updated accordingly and the construction drawings will be revised if necessary.

The scheduled fees do not include GST, any fees paid to Council or external consultants like engineers, surveyors BASIX report etc. however it does include the co-ordination of their services for obtaining a DA approval. Please be assured that you will receive professional attention at all stages of our association and that you will be more than happy with the completed undertaking.