whitewood is a full-service design agency, which means we will work with you from concept design, through the approvals stages to construction documentation and delivery.
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We specialise in commercial fit-outs, and through our extensive experience, we can help you navigate the design process working with councils, certifiers and consultants, landlords and shopping centre agents.
We bring you on each step of the journey while making it as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
1
PROJECT DISCOVERY & ENGAGEMENT
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Introduction meeting
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Project overview & briefing (on site)
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Project proposal
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Engagement to commence work
2
SITE SURVEY & DOCUMENTATION
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Detailed survey of site conditions
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Documentation of site survey to CAD
3
CONCEPT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
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Preliminary concept design & budget estimates
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Resolved concept design including refined drawings of joinery and key design features
4
CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION
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Complete set of detailed drawings used for obtaining quotes
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Drawings include a full set of plans, elevations, joinery & construction details.
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Schedules of finishes, fixtures, doors, windows and relevant equipment
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APPROVALS & CONSULTANTS
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Coordination of Landlord & Council approvals
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Coordination of Certification as required
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Coordination of external consultants: eg. Town Planner, Hydraulic and Structural engineers, Surveyors, lighting consultants etc
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PROJECT ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
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Coordination of builders or trade quotes
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Coordination of pre-start documents and contracts for work commencement
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Liaise with on site contractors to ensure the works are in line with the design
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Review and respond to questions and requests for information during works
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Attend site as required to oversee construction progress & quality
7
PROCUREMENT
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Procurement is product sourced and purchased by whitewood on behalf of the client
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Items procured may include light fittings, specialty tiles, furniture, soft furnishings, fabrics & window dressings, plants & pots etc.
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whitewood will source and quote items, invoice for the goods, order, arrange delivery and check quality on arrival