How we can help:
Main contractors and subcontractors
Planning and Building Control advice and submissions
We support contractors who have their own clients, either on a one-off or framework basis. We provide planning and building control advice, and can support through to submission across a wide range of residential and commercial projects. We can help – whether you’re engaged on a capital works framework that might need planning for windows or other works, or if you’re completing an extension, refurbishment, or mini project.
We can guide you through the statutory process and design phases to ensure the project is a success. We have worked with a number of local authorities, and can offer practical advice on navigating local authority requirements, helping you to avoid delays and keep your programme moving.
Design and specification
We offer a tailored design and specification service to meet the unique needs of a wide range of projects. We produce clear, practical, and thorough design documentation that balances functionality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. Our specifications delve into the detail for each project, and are developed with the right balance of pre-construction investigations and provisional sums to suit both your needs and your budget. This approach provides your clients and your estimating team with the confidence you need in your contract value, and prevents the unexpected cost variations that can so often cause friction on a project.
We’ll work with you and your client to develop specifications that keep both the end user and longer-term maintenance requirements in mind, ensuring great value for both housing providers and residents. Our design process will also help you to provide an auditable, reliable data trail to feed into the golden thread of information.
Whether you’re working from a client brief or need support developing technical details, we can produce drawings and specifications that are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with current standards. Our goal is to make your job easier – reducing ambiguity, improving coordination, and helping you deliver quality outcomes with confidence.
Technical design reviews and advice
We offer independent technical design reviews that help identify risks, resolve clashes, and improve buildability. Whether you’re reviewing a consultant’s drawings or refining your own, we provide constructive feedback and practical advice based on real-world experience. Our reviews focus on compliance, clarity, and construction feasibility – helping you to avoid costly rework and deliver projects smoothly, maintaining your strong client relationships.
Retrofit design
We are specialists in design, and can provide reliable and comprehensive retrofit design services that align with both PAS 2035 standards and your strategic goals. Our designs are bespoke, consider the whole-house approach, including insulation, ventilation, heating systems, and renewable technologies, and are tailored to the specific needs of each property. We work closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and deliver long-term benefits for residents and asset managers alike.
If you’re responsible for the design, we can deliver that for you! Or if you’re a retrofit installer, we can help with advice on the PAS2030 Pre-installation Building Inspection (PIBI) from a professional who understands the holistic nature of the retrofit process. We can also review retrofit designs completed by others, highlight any potential issues, and help you monitor and track design changes.
Retrofit assessment
We conduct PAS 2035-compliant retrofit assessments to support energy efficiency upgrades across housing stock. Our assessors evaluate the building fabric, services, and occupancy patterns to identify suitable measures that reduce carbon emissions and improve thermal comfort in accordance with the PAS 2035 process. We help you meet sustainability targets, while ensuring interventions are appropriate and cost-effective.
Plan your project today
We work on projects of various sizes, and collaborate with industry experts where needed to deliver a tailor service.
To discuss your project and see how ARJ Surveying & Design can support you, contact us today!
