Development Management

From initial scoping and feasibility studies to procuring build costs and managing the construction phase, we are perfectly placed to help deliver your development project.

Whether you’re working on a new build, refurbishment or conversion, be it a residential, commercial or agricultural project, we will work with you to find solutions that keep time and costs to a minimum while delivering maximum quality.

Feasibility & Options Appraisals

A client’s brief is not only the most pivotal part of any development project, also it is often the most difficult to pin down. Whether the driver is to maximise return on investment or create the house of your dreams, the feasibility study of any project must be considered from the outset.

Our Development Management team are experts in advising our clients on:

• Statutory obligations such as Planning and Building Regulations, through our in-house chartered architects and planning consultants.
• Budgeting and costing your project, as well as advising on other third-party considerations such as ecology and engineering considerations.
• Capital and Rental returns through our in-house qualified valuation and agency teams.
• Architectural concept design and massing, through our in-house chartered architects.
• Appropriate procurement strategies and programme considerations.

Our feasibility studies and options appraisals give clarity on how to approach their development projects, allowing informed decisions to be made on time, cost, and quality from the outset.

Procurement

At Berrys we are renowned for our planning consultancy and architecture offering. However, the jump from obtaining planning permission to commencing work on site can often be a daunting prospect – obtaining Building Regulations consent, preparing detailed specifications, engaging with builders and assessing prices are just some of the steps that need to be considered before making a start.

Our Development Management team are experts in developing a scheme from the page to the construction site. We can:

• Develop planning/architectural designs through to a full technical drawing pack, sufficient to obtain Building Regulations plans approval.
• Prepare comprehensive specifications to allow for accurate pricing by contractors.
• Prepare workmanship and material standards to ensure work on site is delivered to the best possible level of craftsmanship.
• Advise on appropriate building contractors based on our wealth of experience in local trades.
• Undertake detailed analysis of contractors’ tender bids to ensure everything has been accounted for.

Our procurement approach helps to mitigate additional costs and delays to your project before you commit to the cost of construction.

Construction-Phase Management & Contract Administration

Following the procurement process, our team are on hand to guide you through the construction phase of a development project, from commencement through to completion. Our team can:

• Oversee the construction phase of the project on your behalf.
• Administer Building Contracts, ensuring an agreed scope of work is delivered on time and within an agreed cost.
• Administer contract variations, extensions of time and defect liability through to completion of the work on site.
• Assist with dispute resolution, should there be issues between clients and contractors.

To understand more about how our Development Management team can guide your project from start to finish, contact us today for expert advice and personalised solutions.