Construction Project Assistance

Who we help 

The Projects Team offer professional technical advice to Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies for all stages of a social housing projects using the SHIP and Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) models  

Services we provide 

Our services include the following: 

  • Preliminary site assessments  

  • Site Feasibility studies 

  • Sketch design for initial stages of CAS applications 

  • Preparation of CAS application documents 

  • Planning stage design and preparation of planning applications 

  • Compilation of contract documents 

  • General design advice including on the applicable Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage design guidelines and standard layouts 

  • Architectural, civil and structural engineering and quantity surveying services for tender stage, in accordance with required government standards and building regulations 

  • Preparation of preliminary cost plans 

  • Providing services of design team leader and employer’s representative for partial, or all stages of a construction project 

  • Preparation of complete tender documents and management of assessment process for the procurement of consultants and works contractors in accordance with current CWMF and EU procurement regulation.