Design & Development Management

Our expertise lies in unlocking value through design by efficiently managing the design team and conducting thorough reviews to ensure buildability, market alignment, and cost efficiency. Our consultancy service mirrors the process we use in our own developments, offering a unique management approach that delivers quick returns on investment. By applying our proven methodology, we help clients realise the full potential of their projects with minimal risk and maximum impact.

Our process aligns with the RIBA Plan of Work, ensuring simplicity and enabling all consultants and contractors to clearly understand key gateways. Below are the key stages and deliverables throughout the development process.

Consultancy Services

Feasibility Study

Urbanflo’s feasibility service offers a bespoke report tailored to meet your project’s specific requirements, encompassing both architectural and financial considerations. This comprehensive analysis provides an insightful response to unlocking the project’s potential while ensuring site-specificity.

Recognising the uniqueness of each site and project, we meticulously understand the assets and qualities of the site to propose optimal strategies for maximising objective outcomes.

The report includes the following key components:

  • Contextual Real Estate Analysis

  • Feasibility Report

  • Massing Options

  • Risk and Opportunities

  • Development Financial Plan

While architects can comprehend massing options, Urbanflo specialises in assessing the feasibility of development, ensuring that the most suitable project is selected to yield optimal returns. Investing in a feasibility study before appointing a design team allows for the identification of the appropriate team and the creation of a concise project brief and budgets, thereby generating streamlined value.

Design Reviews

Urbanflo’s design review service is structured to maintain the highest standards throughout the project lifecycle. We provide thorough assessments at each key stage, ensuring that designs not only meet aesthetic and functional goals but also align with planning, technical, and construction requirements.

Our design review process covers the following key stages:

Concept Design Review: Evaluating the initial vision to ensure feasibility, design integrity, and alignment with project objectives.

Planning Submission Review: Assessing planning documents to ensure compliance, clarity, and the strongest case for approval.

Detailed Design Review: Critically analysing technical drawings and specifications to confirm buildability.

Tender Bid Review: Reviewing tender documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with design intentions.

By conducting design reviews at these critical points, we mitigate risks, streamline decision-making, and secure the quality and viability of the final build. Our expertise ensures that your project progresses smoothly, avoiding costly redesigns or planning setbacks.

Value Engineering

We believe that exceptional design does not have to come at a premium. Through value engineering and proactive problem solving, we find innovative ways to deliver high-quality outcomes while keeping costs in check. Our approach ensures that the project remains efficient and adaptable, even when challenges arise on site.

Our process includes:

  • Cost-Effective Design Solutions: Rethinking materials, construction methods, and detailing to maximise value without compromising quality.

  • On-Site Issue Resolution: Rapidly assessing challenges and implementing practical, cost-efficient solutions to keep the project on track.

  • Collaborative Problem Solving: Working closely with contractors and consultants to find balanced solutions that align with the project vision.

  • Maintaining Quality Standards: Ensuring that cost-saving measures do not detract from the final quality or design integrity.

By focusing on value and efficiency, we help developers achieve optimal results even in complex or evolving project environments. Our problem-solving mindset ensures that unforeseen issues are addressed with minimal disruption and cost.

Real Estate Development Strategy

We understand that successful real estate development requires a strategic approach that balances vision, market demands, and financial viability. Our development strategy service combines rigorous analysis with creative thinking to shape projects that deliver lasting value.

Our strategy process includes the following key components:

  • Market Analysis: Understanding local dynamics, demand trends, and target demographics to inform strategic decisions.

  • Site Potential Assessment: Evaluating the development capacity and highest-value use of the site.

  • Financial Planning: Crafting a robust financial strategy that aligns projected costs with expected returns.

  • Development Roadmap: Outlining clear steps from acquisition through planning, construction, and marketing.

  • Risk Management: Identifying potential challenges early to devise mitigation strategies.

By integrating strategic thinking from the outset, we help developers make informed decisions, reducing risk while maximising the project’s profitability and impact.