Services
From the lot to construction: architectural and technical design through the building permit, plus control of construction cost and time. We work on projects throughout Colombia.
How we put together a proposal
- 01
The lot
The lot’s area and whether it is urban or rural set how much can be built on the ground floor: on urban land the lot coverage ratio is usually 80%; on rural land, 30 to 40%.
- 02
The floor area
From what you need (bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, retail units) we define the total floor area, or start from the area you already have in mind, and split it across floors.
- 03
Per square meter
Design and construction are priced per m². A sloped lot calls for retaining walls and more structure, and that is factored into the price too.
Design, permits and construction control
- 01
Architectural design
From schematic design to the building permit, with facades, interiors and renderings.
- Schematic design, design development and final design
- Facade and interior design
- 3D model and high-quality renderings
- Permit drawings and filing with the Curaduría (municipal permit office)
Through Curaduría approval
- 02
Structural design and engineering
Seismic-resistant design (NSR-10 seismic code), rebar schedules and structural model.
- Calculations and reports under NSR-10
- 3D structural model and earthquake simulation
- Rebar schedules and quantities
Through Curaduría approval
- 03
Electrical design
Electrical systems and quantities through RETIE (electrical code) certification.
- Circuit design and load schedules
- Quantity takeoffs
Through RETIE certificate
- 04
Plumbing design
Water supply and drainage to code, ready for utility hookup.
- Potable water, sanitary and storm drainage systems
- Quantity takeoffs
Through Utility hookup
- 05
Construction budget
Construction cost by work package (WBS), with price escalation over time.
- Work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Unit price analysis
- Projection for price escalation and duration
Through A construction cost to decide on and contract
- 06
Construction schedule
Scheduling with the critical path method (CPM) to shorten timelines.
- Activity sequence and durations
- Critical path and float
Through Optimized construction timeline
- 07
Cash flow
What the project costs each month, from start to finish.
- Monthly investment based on the schedule
- Expected cash peaks
Through Project payment plan
- 08
Drawing review and coordination
Coordination across disciplines using Lean Construction.
- Cross-check of architecture, structure and building systems
- Clash detection before construction
Through Coordinated, ready-to-build drawings
We also offer
Interior design
Spaces, materials, lighting and furniture.
Construction supervision
On-site oversight so the project is built as designed, on time and on budget.
Construction
Building the project at a price per m², with a defined budget and schedule.
Packages
Permit
Your project designed and approved by the Curaduría.
- Architectural design
- Structural design and engineering
- Electrical design
- Plumbing design
Construction control
You already have the designs and want to build without cost overruns.
- Construction budget
- Construction schedule
- Cash flow
- Drawing review and coordination
Full service
From the lot to construction, with cost, timeline and cash flow defined.
- Architectural design
- Structural design and engineering
- Electrical design
- Plumbing design
- Construction budget
- Construction schedule
- Cash flow
- Drawing review and coordination
Only need part of it? Build your own package in the quote form with the services you want. Not included: geotechnical (soil) study, topographic survey, permit fees and Curaduría charges. These are done by third parties and quoted separately.
Start with your lot
Five steps: the lot, the area and the services. We’ll send you a proposal with scope, timeline and fees.
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