Design & Planning
Early design input, site analysis and feasibility, so your project starts with the right decisions on cost, programme and quality.
The right decisions, made early
We support clients from the earliest stage of a project: concept development, site analysis, space planning, feasibility checks and preliminary layouts.
Because the same company goes on to build the project, our early input is grounded in real construction cost, programme and buildability.
Scope of design and planning
Practical early-stage support that keeps cost, programme and quality under control.
Concept development
Turning your brief into a workable building concept.
Site analysis
Access, constraints and opportunities of the plot.
Space planning
Efficient layouts that match how the building will be used.
Feasibility checks
Testing options early, before the design is fixed.
Preliminary layouts
Early drawings to support decisions and approvals.
Early cost & programme input
Realistic budgets and timelines from a contractor’s view.
From brief to a buildable plan
Brief & site review
We understand your goals, budget and site.
Concept & layouts
Options developed into a preferred concept.
Cost & programme check
Buildability, budget and timeline tested early.
Design-and-build or tender
Continue with SBC under one contract, or use the outputs for your tender.
Projects delivered by SBC
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how we work. For anything else, our team is happy to help.
Request a proposal →What does SBC’s design and planning service include?
Concept development, site analysis, space planning, feasibility checks, preliminary layouts and early cost and programme input.
Can SBC design and build my project under one contract?
Yes. SBC delivers turnkey and design-and-build packages, from concept to handover.
When should we involve SBC?
As early as possible, ideally before the design is fixed, so cost, programme and buildability can shape the key decisions. You can share your brief through our Request a Proposal page.
Have a project in mind?
Share your scope and timeline, and our estimating team will come back to you with a clear, practical proposal.