We recognise that each clients needs are distinctly different and we work flexibly to suit. We are available for both short and long-term commissions, in both the private and public sectors. We can work as an independent, external consultancy or in a more integrated format, embedded within your own teams. Some of the more common service areas we offer are listed below.
Development Leadership
Site finding, appraisal and feasibility analysis
Development narrative and focus
Capacity, efficiency and viability analysis
Planning and regulatory strategies
Public consultation and engagement
Design, Planning and Delivery management
Sales and rental market analysis
Professional Clienting
Establishing and leading multi-disciplinary teams through all development stages
Critical friend or development/design guardian role
Stakeholder management – developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholder groups
Continuity management – experienced interim cover for senior roles
Board resourcing – experienced Board Chair and NED
Design Services
Design review and analysis
Drafting/refreshing development vision documents and ERs
Advice on procuring the right design team
Design leadership and advocacy through all development stages
Acting as a development/design friend for resident/community groups
Design partnerships – bringing together collaborative design groups.
Procurement/tendering strategies/bidding
Identifying and bidding opportunities for architects/ multi-disciplinary practices/ developers
Full bid writing and design
Tendering strategy and content analysis and review
Advice on commissioning multi-disciplinary teams
Housing Policy and Strategy
Analysis of existing housing strategies
Creating new housing delivery models
Strategic housing design analysis – how to achieve design quality at scale
Housing advocacy and policy development
Community-led housing advice
Industry Analysis
Comment, analysis and research on design, regeneration, development, housing and construction related issues
Expert panel input for bids, awards and competitions
Writing services for online and print publications
Design and Place Review Panel membership