The Feasibility Study

If you have a construction project in mind, whether it is a new build development on a recent plot of land you have acquired, extending your home, then you may have already found yourself wondering whether the building project is possible or not?

Feasibility study is essential in the early stages of a project, to determine the viability of a project and are extremely useful in helping to determine the options available for you. Establishing if a project is possible, is perhaps one of the most common questions. Other common questions are:

• How big of an extension can I build?

• How many flats can I build?

• How does the planning and construction process work?

• How much will it cost?

At ADAPT studio, we carry out feasibility studies for projects of all sizes and with our collective expertise and knowledge of the East Midlands and home counties, we are certain our services will be of use to you.

Our feasibility study covers the following:

• Planning permission & policy advice

• CAD expert - Plan analysis to assess the development potential of a site

• Gross Development Analysis – resale value research

• Budget analysis to assess build & consultant costs

• Site analysis to assess opportunities and constraints of the development

• Accommodation schedules

• Identifying brief and programme considerations

• Alternative solutions – we work and then rework until the scheme is tight!

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We ensure each project we do are tailored to our client’s needs, pushing design where we feel possible and suggesting alternative solutions that might not have been considered making it environmental and technologically sustainable. In all cases the project is appraised, options are identified in discussion with the client and outline schemes are developed, costed and reviewed with the client body.

By choosing us for your feasibility study, you can guarantee your development project is in safe hands and give your architectural ambitions the best possible chance of success.

 

Building regulations

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/approved-documents

They are a key stage in the build process, and, without a Building Control Approval or submission, works cannot start on site.

Complying with these Government regulations is essential to the success of any design project. It’s crucial to understand what the building regulations entail – and, more importantly, how they affect the build process, the programme and the build costs of any residential or development project.

At ADAPT studio, our experience as technically driven architects and technologists means we can provide our clients with expert support when it comes to adhering to building regulations and acquiring that all-important Building Control Approval.

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Part A: Structure

Structural integrity is a fundamental of architecture. Buildings must be designed and constructed to be structurally sound and to protect the stability of adjacent and surrounding buildings.

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Part B: Fire safety

Safeguarding against potential hazards is crucial in the architectural planning process. Ensuring that buildings provide a safe means of escape in the event of a fire, as well as being designed in such a way as to protect the building – both internally and externally – and surrounding structures in the event of a fire is essential.

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Part C: Resistance to contaminants & moisture

To guarantee a building is fit for use, actions should be taken not only to eliminate any existing mould inside the building, but also to protect the property from future contamination or damage.

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Part D: Toxic substances

Insulating material in the walls of building can produce toxic fumes – and preventative measures should be taken to protect occupants from accidental inhalation.

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Part E: Resistance to sound

The doors and walls that separate two residential properties should meet the minimum performance standard for sound insulation – with tests being completed by a registered UKAS organisation.

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Part F: Ventilation

Buildings are required to satisfy ventilation and air quality standards, in order to guarantee a enough standard of living for the property’s inhabitants.

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Part G: Sanitation, hygiene & water efficiency

To meet sanitation requirements, properties must include adequate sanitation facilities, as well as either a bath or shower with hot water access and unvented storage systems for the hot water.

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Part H: Drainage & water disposal

Systems must be in place to transport water used for the washing, cooking, toilet, bath or shower to a sewer, settlement tank or cesspool – and access should also be available to where this water is collected. The building must also provide systems for general waste disposal and carrying rainwater away from the roof.

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Part J: Combustion appliances & fuel storage systems

In line with regulations, properties should have a suitable air supply for combustion, and to guarantee the efficiency of a chimney or flue pipe. Appliances within the property should discharge combustion emissions outside, and any related fire hazards should be actively addressed.

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Part K: Protection from falling

As part of ensuring the structural integrity of the building, stairways, ramps and ladders should meet the minimum safety standards to protect inhabitants from falls, collisions and impacts.

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Part L: Conservation of fuel and power

Properties should be built with an attention to fuel and power conservation – guaranteeing maximum efficiency across lighting and heating, as well as considering the insulation values of materials used.

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Part M: Access to & use of buildings

Provisions should be made to ensure complete access to and within the building, including providing adequate access and toilet facilities for disabled people.

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Part P: Electrical safety

Safety should be a primary concern throughout the design, installation, inspection and testing of electrical fittings, and information should be available to anyone using or altering these installations in order to prevent fire and injury.

 

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• Events that take place within the firm and any awards that has been won.

• We can show regular updates on projects and communicate through the website using this page.

• Social media platforms such as Instagram

• Current affairs relating to area of expertise (link to show what’s happen in area so council links)

 

Interesting articles:

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• Sponsorship, charity support, events

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