ARCHITECT-LED PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Managing Projects from Concept to Completion
Are you planning a new home, renovation or development but don’t know where to start?
At McCullum Ashby Architects, we don’t just design buildings, we manage your project from start to finish. With over 45 years of experience leading projects across Sydney, we provide end-to-end architectural project management to ensure your project runs smoothly, efficiently and with minimal risk.
Why Engage an Architect for Project Management?
Building projects can involve multiple consultants, contractors and approval pathways. Without clear coordination, this can lead to delays, cost overruns and unnecessary stress.
As your architect and project manager, we act as your single point of contact, coordinating every stage of the process, saving you time, reducing risk and protecting your investment.
What do we offer?
Complete Project Management
We manage your project from initial concept through to construction completion, ensuring every stage is aligned and delivered efficiently.
Planning & Approval Strategy
There are multiple pathways to approval, including Development Applications (DA), Complying Development Certificates (CDC) and Housing SEPP options. We provide strategic advice to select the most suitable pathway based on time, risk and project goals.
Consultant Coordination
Projects often involve many consultants no only including architects but also designers, planners, engineers, certifiers and many other specialist consultancies. We coordinate the entire consultant team on your behalf to ensure a consistent and efficient process.
Local Knowledge
With extensive experience working with local Councils across Sydney’s North Shore, Northern Beaches and the surrounding Council areas, we understand what is likely to gain approval and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Time Control
Time is money. We provide ongoing reporting and advice to help keep your project on track.
Builder Engagement
We can assist with tendering, builder selection and building contract conditions to ensure you appoint the right builder for your project.
Stress-Free Delivery
Our role is to simplify the process so you can focus on the outcome, not the complexity.
What Stages of Your Project can we Manage?
Feasibility & Site Analysis
Together with our team of consultants, we assess zoning, planning controls, constraints and opportunities to determine what is achievable on your site, reducing your risk from the outset.
Design & Documentation
We develop the design and coordinate all required documentation to ensure your project is clear, compliant and ready for planing assessment and construction.
Lodgement of Regulatory Applications
We can manage the preparation and lodgement of:
▪ Development Applications (DA)
▪ Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
▪ Construction Certificates (CC)
▪ Occupation Certificates (OC)
If you ever find yourself with a Notice of Intention to Issue an Order, we can also assist you with the process to apply for a Building Information Certificate (BIC) for buildings or structures erected without approval.
Construction Tendering
We manage the tender process, ensuring all builders are pricing the same scope and providing a clear comparison of costs, inclusions, resourcing and experience.
Contract Administration
We can provide assistance during the construction works in the administration of the building contact. This includes:
▪ Conducting regular site inspections.
▪ Assessing progress claims and variations.
▪ Respond to builder queries (RFIs).
▪ Manage defect inspections and completion.
This ensures your project is built in accordance with the approved design and contract documentation.
Who We Work With
We provide project management services for:
▪ Homeowners (new homes, renovations and extensions).
▪ Developers (multi-residential, co-living and subdivisions).
▪ Commercial clients (fit-outs, offices and mixed-use projects).
The Value of Good Project Management
Engaging an architect for project management helps:
▪ Reduce approval risk.
▪ Avoid costly construction mistakes.
▪ Improve design outcomes.
▪ Maintain control over time and budget.
▪ Maximise the value of your property or development.
Starting Your Project
Whether you need full project management or support at a specific stage, we can tailor our services to suit your project.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help deliver your project with confidence.
