Different Types of Design

There are a wide range of ways of showing on paper what you want to achieve and of providing the necessary information for contractors, specialists and volunteers. The links below give examples of how you might go about it. Some of the links will show more than one example to give you a better idea of the variety of approaches you can take.

Feasibility Study (Word Document, 34Kb): - Realistic analysis of project aims and objectives - is it possible to achieve these objectives?
Site Survey: - Measured base map of the site, showing boundaries, services, access points and other features important to the project.
Concept Plans: - Illustration of the groups idea or vision - what the final project is to look like.
Outline Proposals: - Good for obtaining outline planning permission and applying for grant support.
Detailed Proposals: Can include construction plans, landscaping designs, technical and specialist details and permissions needed i.e. planning permission.
Cost Estimates (Excel Document, 18Kb): - Prices for each element of the project.
Schedule of Works: - Breaks the project down into manageable tasks and ensures that everything is done at the appropriate time.
Specification for Works (Word Document, 27Kb): - Description of how you want the work done i.e. height of fences, species of trees and plants, width and depth of trenches or foundations.
Bills of Quantities (Word Document, 28Kb): - Itemised list of work with materials, quantities and types, to get a price to get the job done.

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