Our approach

Concept4 provides an end-to-end service from initial
client brief to concept design and from budget
approval to successful completion of the entire project.

We offer an integrated approach to cover building
surveys, creative design, space planning, fit-out,
refurbishment including mechanical, electrical,
technology, audio visual, furniture and corporate
branding.

Murphy Interior
Murphy Interior

We source our products and materials direct from manufacturers to control supply times, manage quality and lower cost. We believe that every organisation is unique so our flexible processes can be tailored to suit your specific requirements with emphasis on quality of service, faster delivery and at the right cost.

Key benefits

  • We provide a fully integrated ‘one-stop’ design & build service
  • We deliver creative and cost effective projects to suit all budgets
  • We offer a flexible and responsive service that is ‘second to none’
  • We always deliver on time and to agreed budget

Tried & tested

Whether you’re re-designing your existing workspace or planning a new office,
our ‘tried & tested’ 10 stage approach will guarantee a perfect outcome.

  • 1

    Confirm Brief &
    Conduct Survey

    Meet with project sponsor & key stakeholders to agree client brief, outline programme & financial budgets as well as, approval process, success criteria and risk management. Complete detailed survey to confirm accurate building plans and capture appropriate services.

  • 2

    Deliver Design
    Proposal

    Develop initial design concepts and floor plans including ideas for colour schemes, finishes & branding for review and feedback. Final design proposals will demonstrate creative design, layouts, supporting visualisations and inspirational images for approval.

  • 3

    Feasibility &
    Impact Analysis

    Review impact of proposed design layout on existing infrastructure including HVAC, technology and building management systems to assess feasibility and cost implications.

  • 4

    Measured Cost Plan
    & Programme

    Develop measured cost plan to review proposed specification & finishes. An outline programme will identify critical milestones to achieve desired end date.

  • 5

    Budget Approval
    & Instruction

    Final commitment to agreed design scheme, scope of works and programme with issue of client instruction or JCT contract.

  • 6

    Mobilisation, H&S
    Plan, Building,
    Control, Work Permits

    Development of detailed design & construction phase planning to secure materials and specialist equipment, building control and planning applications, CDM, site set-up arrangements, work permits, site inductions, security considerations, welfare, storage and asbestos report.

  • 7

    Project
    Implementation
    Phase

    Deliver programme of works including strip-out, installation and final fix with regular progress meetings to review cost management and control variations.

  • 8

    Practical Completion
    & Handover

    Project handover following snagging, testing and commissioning to confirm operational performance in preparation for ‘go live’ date.

  • 9

    Final Certificate &
    Operations
    Maintenance

    Issue of completion certificate and final account with operations & maintenance information including ‘as built’ plans.

  • 10

    Post Occupancy
    Evaluation &
    Review

    Conduct a performance review of design, construction and handover process to identify any lessons learned for future projects and to highlight any suggested improvements in facilities or layout following customer experience.

1

Confirm Brief &
Conduct Survey

Meet with project sponsor & key stakeholders to agree client brief, outline programme & financial budgets as well as, approval process, success criteria and risk management. Complete detailed survey to confirm accurate building plans and capture appropriate services.

2

Deliver Design
Proposal

Develop initial design concepts and floor plans including ideas for colour schemes, finishes & branding for review and feedback. Final design proposals will demonstrate creative design, layouts, supporting visualisations and inspirational images for approval.

3

Feasibility &
Impact Analysis

Review impact of proposed design layout on existing infrastructure including HVAC, technology and building management systems to assess feasibility and cost implications.

4

Measured Cost Plan
& Programme

Develop measured cost plan to review proposed specification & finishes. An outline programme will identify critical milestones to achieve desired end date.

5

Budget Approval
& Instruction

Final commitment to agreed design scheme, scope of works and programme with issue of client instruction or JCT contract.

6

Mobilisation, H&S
Plan, Building,
Control, Work Permits

Development of detailed design & construction phase planning to secure materials and specialist equipment, building control and planning applications, CDM, site set-up arrangements, work permits, site inductions, security considerations, welfare, storage and asbestos report.

7

Project
Implementation
Phase

Deliver programme of works including strip-out, installation and final fix with regular progress meetings to review cost management and control variations.

8

Practical Completion
& Handover

Project handover following snagging, testing and commissioning to confirm operational performance in preparation for ‘go live’ date.

9

Final Certificate &
Operations
Maintenance

Issue of completion certificate and final account with operations & maintenance information including ‘as built’ plans.

10

Post Occupancy
Evaluation &
Review

Conduct a performance review of design, construction and handover process to identify any lessons learned for future projects and to highlight any suggested improvements in facilities or layout following customer experience.

  • 1

    Confirm Brief &
    Conduct Survey

  • 2

    Deliver Design
    Proposal

  • 3

    Feasibility &
    Impact Analysis

  • 4

    Measured Cost Plan
    & Programme

  • 5

    Budget Approval
    & Instruction

  • 6

    Mobilisation, H&S
    Plan, Building,
    Control, Work Permits

  • 7

    Project
    Implementation
    Phase

  • 8

    Practical Completion
    & Handover

  • 9

    Final Certificate &
    Operations
    Maintenance

  • 10

    Post Occupancy
    Evaluation &
    Review

If you have a live project or brief