How we work
We use a streamlined version of the RIBA Plan of Work, adapted to better suit our specialist projects. This ensures your project goes from idea to construction smoothly, without wasted time or cost surprises.
Each project begins with a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) — a collaborative approach that aligns cost, design, and buildability from day one.
Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA)
Our PCSA is structured to de-risk the build, improve decision-making, and give our clients complete confidence before they commit to full construction.
What’s included:
Site inspection & surveys
Feasibility studies
Early design concepts
Budget estimation and value engineering
Identification of planning and infrastructure risks
As your understanding of the project improves, so does the accuracy of the cost plan. This phased approach allows you to commit only when the time is right.
From Concept to Cost Plan
Our approach means cost accuracy increases as the design matures:
Rough Order of Cost – high-level £/m² figures to test feasibility
Cost Plan – developed with surveys, layouts, and planning inputs
Bill of Quantities – a fully itemised breakdown for contract
All estimates are transparent and benchmarked against decades of in-house data from animal projects across the UK.
Technical Drawings That Build Confidence
Once the design direction is agreed, we prepare a full set of technical drawings and specifications aligned with RIBA Stage 4. This includes:
Detailed floorplans and elevations
Drainage, heating, ventilation, and electrical layouts
Welfare, noise mitigation, and cleaning strategies
These documents form the foundation of the build and eliminate surprises on site.
Construction That Works for You
We’re highly experienced in JCT and NEC contracts, and tailor the procurement route to suit your organisation’s structure and risk appetite.
Whether you’re funding in stages, coordinating with trustees, or maintaining live operations on site — we plan around you. Many of our projects are phased to allow continued use of kennels or vet blocks during construction.
We also design and manufacture key components ourselves, meaning you get robust, hygienic, animal-safe elements that meet the strictest welfare standards.