brief
proposal
Make the proposal easier to see—and easier to believe
Verbal descriptions can leave too much open to interpretation. Clear plans and visual material help prospective clients understand your proposal and give them greater confidence in what you can deliver. Initial Designs provides flexible early-stage design support for contractors without the cost of maintaining an in-house architectural team.
Move beyond verbal agreement
We turn a client brief or early idea into architectural information that can be discussed, refined and agreed before construction begins.
Where agreed, we can speak directly with your client on your behalf, explore the design options and develop the key decisions before you prepare the final quotation.
The resulting plans, elevations and visuals provide a clearer reference for pricing and construction. This can reduce assumptions, improve communication and limit avoidable changes later.
What we consider
What the client is trying to achieve
The property and available information
Layout, circulation and use
Materials and defining features
Practical construction considerations
Decisions that affect pricing
Areas that need client agreement
The level of information appropriate to the bid
What can be included
Support is scaled to the opportunity, from a focused set of plans to a more developed proposal with elevations and visuals. Further information can be added if the project moves forward.
Typically included
Brief review and early advice
Client consultation on your behalf
Site visit or review of supplied information
Measured survey where required
Concept floor plans
Elevations and key design details
3D visualisations
Material and finish guidance
A coordinated presentation for the client
Drawings to support more accurate pricing
Further design information as the project develops
Strengthen your next proposal
Bring experienced design input into the bid without adding a permanent in-house team.