Project planning

A better brief.
A clearer conversation.

Bring the essential details together before enquiring about construction, maintenance or specialist works.

Plan the next step

From an idea
to a useful brief.

Define the work

Describe the property, the work area and the result you have in mind. Separate essential requirements from ideas you would like to discuss.

Bring the context

Drawings, dimensions and site photographs help explain the existing conditions and how the different parts of your project connect.

Discuss the details

Include access restrictions, material preferences and your intended timing so the conversation starts with a useful picture of the scope.

Not every detail needs to be final.

Start with what you know. Make it clear which decisions are confirmed and which are still open for discussion.

Your property and the work area

Start with the project location and the type of space involved. Explain whether the requirement concerns a new building, an occupied property or an individual area within a larger project. Include the work area and access arrangements where these are known.

The result you have in mind

Describe the outcome in practical terms. For finishes, mention materials and appearance. For construction or infrastructure, refer to drawings and the parts of the scope that are ready to discuss. Separate fixed requirements from preferences.

Drawings, dimensions and photos

Share current drawings or clear photographs when available. Note which measurements have been checked and which are approximate. A small set of relevant images is more useful than unrelated references.

Timing and coordination

Mention your intended timing and any other work taking place in the area. If the property is in use, explain access limitations or hours when the space is occupied. These details provide context for the discussion; they do not establish a confirmed schedule.

Before you send