DPS - Development Consultants

Aspire will require Architects services to support the design, planning, and construction of buildings and structures. Services include:• Needs Assessment• Design Concept and Planning• Affordable Design Solutions• Accessibility and Universal Design• Sustainable and Energy Efficient design• Community Engagement• Regulatory Compliance• Construction Documentation and AdministrationArchitects will need to collaborate closely with social housing agencies, urban planners, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure the successful implementation of social housing projects that meet the needs of the community while providing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions.

A CDM (construction, design and management) consultant plays a central role in any construction project. They provide the client or principal designer with sound competent advice on construction design processes, risk mitigation, best practice health and safety application and current legislation. Services include:• Principal designer

A Clerk of Works will act as an independent representative of Aspire during the construction phase of a project. The Clerk of Works will provide various services to ensure that the construction process adheres to the required standards and specifications. Services include:• Quality Control• With Building Codes regulations• Construction Inspection• Materials and Equipment Inspection• Materials and Equipment Inspection• Workmanship and Quality assurance• Documentation and Reporting• Problem Resolution• Progress Monitoring• Final Inspection and Handover

Employers Agent services to include the provision of project management and administrative support on behalf of Aspire Housing throughout the entire project lifecycle. Services include:• Project Initiation• Design Coordination• Cost Management• Purchasers Agent• Contract Administration• Handover and Project ClosureAspire will be looking for Employers Agents who can help streamline the project delivery process, ensure effective project management, and enable the successful completion of projects, meeting Aspire’s objectives within budget and schedule constraints.

An ecological consultant will provide Aspire with advice on the environmental impact of development projects or land management practices. Their role will be to help Aspire understand and minimise the ecological effects of activities while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and conservation objectives. Services include:• Ecological Surveys• Impact Assessments• Habitat and Species Protection• Environmental Legislation and Compliance• Environmental Planning and Policy• Ecological Impact Mitigation and Compensation• Environmental Education and Awareness

Aspire requires fire safety management consultants to ensure the safety and compliance of social housing construction projects with fire safety regulations and standards. We require you to provide expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle to mitigate fire risks and ensure adequate fire protection measures are in place. Services include:• Fire Risk Assessments• Fire Safety Strategy Development• Compliance with Fire Safety Regulations• Re safety planning• Fire Protection Systems Design• Construction Site Fire Safety• Fire Safety Audits and Reviews• Fire Incident Investigation and Review

Aspire requires mechanical and electrical services related to the systems and components related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical power, and lightings. Service Providers will assist Aspire with ensuring the provision of essential utilities, comfort, and safety for residents. Services include:• Heating Systems• Ventilation Systems• Air Conditioning• Plumbing and sanitary Systems• Electrical Power Distribution• Lighting Systems• Fire Protection Systems• Security Systems• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Solutions

A planning consultant is a professional who provides specialized advice and guidance on matters related to urban planning, land development, and the planning permission process. Their role is to help individuals, businesses, or organizations navigate the complex and often bureaucratic planning system. Here are some key responsibilities and tasks of a planning consultant: Services include:• Planning Applications• Planning Policy• Site AppraisalPlanning consultants manage and complete planning applications, which can often be detailed, time consuming and obscure. The range of advice can vary from the provision of initial advice about what approach to take for planning, through to being involved with all stages of the design and build process.

Aspire will require Health & Safety Advisors to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of workers, residents, and visitors at its construction sites. Their primary focus will be to identify and mitigate potential health and safety hazards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices. Services include:• Risk Assessments• Safety Policies and Procedures• Compliance Monitoring• Incident Investigation and Reporting• Safety Inspections and audits• Hazard Communication• Emergency Preparedness• Continuous Improvement

Structural engineers will provide a range of services aimed at ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and functionality of buildings. Services include:• Structural Design• Structural Calculations• Material Specifications• Construction Drawings• Structural Analysis• Construction Supervision• Retrofit and Renovation• Code Compliance• Collaboration and Design Team• Value Engineering

A construction surveyor inspects and measures land parcels under consideration for various construction projects. A person trained in this field will collect information on land characteristics, including size, elevations, boundaries and curves of the land plot. They map the land and compose reports assessing the ways in which certain building plans could make use of the space, and identifying any problems with topography, soil density, or other land-specific issues. This information is used by landowners, engineers and other land developers to determine the best ways to use the land and to plan safe and effective buildings.

Aspire will require Geoenvironmental specialists to provide a range of services relating to the assessment, management, and remediation of the geology and environmental aspects of a site. Services include:• Site Investigation• Contaminated Land assessment• Environmental Risk Assessment• Remediation and Management Strategies• Groundwater Assessment and Monitoring• Environmental Impact assessment• Geotechnical Investigations• Ground Gas and Vapour assessment• Regulatory Compliance and Permitting• Expert Witness and Due Diligence

A sustainability consultant focuses on energy use, legal assessments, materials and waste and compliance with environmental legislation. They will support Aspire in carrying out research and perform ecological impact assessment to measure how well Aspire performs in terms of: Carbon footprint. Energy performance. This could involve looking at: materials used, and the waste produced, including pollutants and noise. management of energy, water, air and land.

Aspire will require traffic consultant services to assess and manage projects by assessing and managing transportation and traffic-related aspects. Primary focus will be on ensuring safe and efficient access to and from the site, minimising the impact of construction activities on local traffic, and promoting sustainable transportation options. Services include:• Traffic Impact assessments• Access and Circulation Planning• Construction Traffic Management• Pedestrian and Cyclise Safety• Public Transport Considerations• Parking Analysis and Planning• Sustainable Transport Solutions• Traffic Monitoring and Analysis• Stakeholder Engagement

Valuation consultants will provide expertise in assessing the value of properties or developments. Services will include the review of a project including financing, investment decisions, regulatory compliance, and asset management. Services include:• Property Valuation• Investment Analysis• Feasibility Studies• Due Diligence• Portfolio Valuation• Market Research and Analysis• Regulatory Compliance• Expert Witness Services• Final Valuation

Aspire will require topographical services to provide detailed information about the physical characteristics and features of a site. Services will involve conducting topographic surveys to gather accurate data on the terrain, contours, and existing conditions of the land. Services include:• Topographic Surveys• Site Grading and earthworks• Drainage Analysis• Site Access and Infrastructure Planning• Site Analysis and Design Consultants• Construction Planning and Visualisation• Quantity Takeoff and Cost Estimation

Aspire will require flood drainage consultants to assess and manage flood risk and drainage issues. Their primary objective will be to ensure that the construction site and surrounding areas are appropriately designed and equipped to handle and mitigate flood events. Services include:• Flood Risk assessment• Drainage Design• Diversions• Foul Sewage Statement• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)• Hydraulic Modelling and Analysis• Regulatory Compliance• Liaison with Authorities and Stakeholders• Flood Emergency Planning• Construction Monitoring and Inspections

Aspire will require air quality assessor services to assess and manage the potential impact of construction activities on air quality. Their primary objective will be to ensure the construction site and surrounding areas maintain acceptable air quality levels to protect the health and well-being of workers, residents, and the surrounding community. Services include:• Air Quality Monitoring• Impact Assessment• Mitigation Strategies• Regulatory Compliance• Indoor Air Quality assessment• Stakeholder Communication• Environmental Monitoring Plans

Acoustics engineers will assist Aspire to design, assess, manage and control sound and vibrations in the built environment. They might provide consultancy for the design or assessment of acoustics in Aspire homes or the workplace, the outdoor environment and so on.

Aspire may have need of asset management consultants are asset and facility management professionals who offer a wide variety of services to help organizations such as Aspire at every step, including needs analysis, vetting vendors, implementation, and onboarding.

A BIM Consultant is there to coordinate and manage the BIM (Building Information Modelling) process, to inform and guide project designers, the developer, and the construction firm in the implementation of BIM and to facilitate collaborative working between all parties.

Catering consultants work with Aspire to ensure our catering operations yield maximum value and minimum cost. They support Aspire through the end-to-end tender process, answering queries, addressing company-specific requirements, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Building Control Officer services will assist Aspire in ensuring construction work complies with building regulations and standards. Service providers will be responsible for overseeing and inspecting the construction process to ensure compliance with safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency requirements. Services include:• Plan Review and Approval• Building Regulation Compliance• Technical Advice and Consultation• Site Inspections

Interior designers will assist Aspire plan and design building interiors. This might include; offices, hotels, restaurant spaces, retail spaces, hospitality, healthcare, and so on. It may involve interiors for new buildings, or the redevelopment of existing spaces.

Landscape architects (or landscape designers) plan, design and manage open spaces and aim to provide aesthetically pleasing urban and rural environments. They can work on a variety of projects from designing parks and green space, to gardens and sports sites or improving construction sites.

A lift consultant will support Aspire in the planning and installation of a new lift, modernise an existing lift or simply manage the day to day operation of a lift portfolio. They aid and advice on issues from planning and design to maintenance and legal responsibilities.

Risk managers will work with Aspire to identify and assess possible threats to construction projects. They will need to consider financial, legal, environmental and reputational risks, plus risks to the workforce and organisation they work for. They work closely with project managers, health and safety teams, human resources, and legal teams.

A Stock Condition consultant undertakes property and asset survey work, extending from individual premises surveys through to large volume survey programmes including Decent Homes, SHQS, HHSRS, EESSH, Defects Audits and Commercial Portfolio Assessment.

Aspire will require a right to light service provider to assess and manage the potential impact of neighbouring buildings on natural light access for the proposed development. Services include:• Right to Light Assessments• Compliance with Legal Requirements• Mitigation Strategies• Negotiations and Mediation• Expert Testimony and Documentation• Liaison with Local Authorities

Party Wall - The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides the legal basis for the prevention and resolution of disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings.A party wall surveyor provides a specialist role in resolving disputes between neighbours under the Act. Party wall surveyors have a duty to the Act rather than to the individuals appointing them and they resolve matters in dispute in a fair and practical way.

Aspire will require Heritage Services to assess, preserve and manage the historical and cultural heritage aspects of the project. Their primary objective will be to ensure that the construction activities consider and protect the heritage value of the site and surrounding areas. Services include:• Heritage Assessments• Regulatory Compliance• Heritage Impact Assessments• Conservation and restoration Planning• Design and Materials Guidance• Stakeholder Engagement• Monitoring and Compliance

Aspire requires Arboriculturist services including the assessment, management, and preservation of trees and other woody vegetation within and around construction sites. The primary objective of arboriculturist services will be to ensure all construction activities are carried out in a way that minimises negative impacts on trees and their surrounding ecosystems. Services include:• Tree Surveys and Assessments• Tree Preservation Strategies• Tree Removal and Transplantation• Ecological Impact Assessment• Tree Planting and Landscape Design• Liaison with Authorities and Stakeholders• Monitoring and Maintenance

Aspire requires passive fire protection services which will help minimise the spread of fire within buildings, ensuring the safety of occupants and the protection of property. This Lot focusses on constructing buildings and using materials in ways that inherently slow down the progression of fire, limiting its potential damage. Services include advice on:• Fire strategy provision• The use of fire-resistant construction materials• Compartmentation• Fire Doors and Seals• Fire-Resistant glazing• Ductwork and Penetration seals• Structural fire protection• Firestops• Accessibility and Egress• Maintenance and Inspections• Building Codes and Regulations