We prefer to be involved in a project from the outset. This helps us build a team from the beginning, allows us to understand the design, and advise on practical buildability issues. We do not charge any pre-contract fees, even though our involvement with some projects can extend over several years. We don't think it's logical to charge for this involvement, which we prefer, when there are no similar charges for submitting a tender. While there is no formal commitment on the part of the client to award us a contract, we would generally expect this to be the outcome.

  With our partner architects and other consultants we can

• prepare feasibility studies
• advise on costs, planning, building control, sound, Modern Methods of Construction, Scheme Development Standards, Construction, and Sustainability issues