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Building Design & Drafting


CONTACT INFORMATION  
   
Contact NameKeith Nancarrow
Address434 HARGREAVES STREET
BENDIGO
Victoria 3550
Phone03 5441 8789
Fax03 5444 1454
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SERVICES

Mission Statement

Plans for People is a client focused building design team committed to providing unique &
individual design utilising a diverse & flexible range of services.


Design principles
  • the pursuit of contemporary design which reflects the needs of the environment & utilises
  • modern & innovative construction methods & materials.
  • staying focussed with the needs of our clients including budget & brief.
  • specialise in design of contemporary & individual residential & commercial projects.
  • to facilitate the development of commercial, industrial, institutional & special projects.
  • pursue principles of energy efficient & ecologically sustainable design.
  • strive for quality design & documentation through attention to detail.
  • be flexible with level of architectural service provided which reflects the clients needs.


Key team members

Our team is dedicated to achieving high standards in design & client service and comprises:

Keith Nancarrow
Office Manager/Designer
Senior Designer with over 18 years experience, emphasis on commercial projects.

Kim Nancarrow
Office/Financial Manager
Administrative Officer

Mario Anastasi
Client Project Manager
qualified design draft person with 7 years industry experience, emphasis on residential projects


This Office has association with Town Planers, Building Surveyors, Services & Structural Engineers, Various Contract Documentation Technicians.


Background & services

Residential projects ranging in size, style & complexity from smaller residences & townhouse developments up to larger residences on multi levels up to approximately 400m2 & a value of approximately $750,000 have been completed

We are accredited to provide energy rating services using the ‘First Rate’ system through the
Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria (SEAV) allowing us to provide ‘5 Star’ energy rating
certificates for our clients residential projects.

Commercial & industrial projects up to approximately $3 million in value which have been
developed & produced through our office.

This practice has a wide range of childcare, health & other institutional & commercial experience
including the following:
  • Latrobe University Bendigo – College Crθche additions/renovations, kitchen facilities.
  • Latrobe University Bendigo – renovations to Jira-Runga childcare facility.
  • City of Greater Bendigo – upgrades to several childcare centres.
  • Bendigo Baptist Church – New Complex (2000sq.m.)
  • CFA – extensions to Heathcote Fire Station.
  • Caladenia Nursing Home – Kilmore
  • Church – Church of Christ Swan Hill
  • Commercial fitout 1000m² Legal Practice. Documentation, tender & Contract Administration 0.4m
  • RSL Redevelopment of Function Room – Bendigo. Documentation, tender & Contract Administration.
    Project completed on time & on budget. 1.0m
  • City of Greater Bendigo – Strathdale Children’s Centre. Documentation, tender & Contract Administration.
    Project completed on time & on budget. 0.7m
  • Office Development for Bendigo Community Telco 1.0m
  • Kilmore Hospital Entry Redevelopment & Oncology – 0.6m
  • VicRoads Seminar Building – 0.5m
  • City of Greater Bendigo – Epsom Pavilion – 0.4m
  • City of Greater Bendigo – Relocation Meals on Wheels Distribution Kitchen – 0.4m
  • City of Greater Bendigo – Relocation Planned Activity Centre – 0.75m.

Educational Projects:

Heathcote Primary School – Replacement of floor to exist. Building
– current project. (60k)
Echuca South Primary School – Administration of Building Contract
– past project.(120k)
Mt. Macedon Primary School – Additional General Learning Area
– current project. (100k)
Yapeen Primary School – Additional External General Learning Area
– current project.(60k)
Charlton Secondary College – Music/Drama Facilities.
– current project (200k)


Services Offered

Project design
  • site check measure including levels of building & grounds.
  • design briefing meetings as required.
  • initial concept design sketches for the proposed works.
  • design development & final design resolution.
  • liaison with project manager (your representative) & consultants as required.

Contract documentation
  • preliminary working drawings & revisions as required,
  • co-ordination with external consultants as required.
  • final contract working drawings including:
  • floor plans, elevations, cabinet details, electrical plans, internal details & structural details
    as required.
  • co-ordination & inclusion of fire services, electrical, hydraulic & other specialist services in
    drawings as required.
  • preparation of contract specifications including interior design & colour consultancy.
  • preparation of commercial building contracts & sub-contractor agreements where
    appropriate.

Tender management & Contract administration
  • complete tender documentation.
  • call for tenders & quotations from selected contractors.
  • follow through with the selection & appointment of successful contractors & contract signing
    as appropriate.
  • project administration & co-ordination of secondary consultants, contractors, suppliers,
    services etc..
  • liaison with representatives & contractors as required,
  • all required site visits, meetings & documentation.
  • monitor quality control, progress claims, variations, final inspections & approvals.

The standard hourly rate for any of the above procedures would be $132.00/hr, this rate would be negotiable, depending upon complexity of project.

The practice fully utilises modern CAD based technology for all drawings & documentation & specialises in the use of ArchiCAD which can provide full 3D visualisation of projects,

Plans for People will present a presentation of your project in a virtual environment at your convenience.

We are members of the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) & approved First Rate - Five Star Energy Rater.


Service Categories
Building Consultants, Building Designers, Drafting

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