our process

Jumeirah Homes believes the formula for a successful project lies in our ability to manage the entire design and construction team, providing contemporary styling, costed to your specific budget and constructed to the highest standards. Our goal is to ensure we are consistently leading the luxury home market with practical and creative design that is tailored to meet your specific lifestyle. Recognised by both the HIA and MBA for our quality in construction, we will not compromise on standards at any stage as we seek to achieve recognition for every home we build.

The following information details the many tasks associated with the planning of a custom designed home and you can expect this detailed process when working with Jumeirah Homes.

Click a stage below for a further breakdown

 
Stage 1 (a)
  • Discuss design brief and budget with client.
  • Engage surveyor to complete a Feature Contour Survey of the clients’ property.
  • Convert survey drawings to CAD format and plot.
  • Attend and investigate site, photograph site conditions and neighbouring properties.
  • Prepare “Site Analysis” draft drawing.
  • Local authority enquiry and research.
  • Research design and construction techniques.
  • Develop various schematic design options.
  • Prepare “Design Sketch” proposal including:-
    • Site Plan
    • Floor Plan(s)
    • Front Elevation
  • Calculate building areas and development cost budget.
  • Submit design proposal to client for discussion
Stage 1 (b)
  • Meet with client to discuss design amendments
  • Liaise with local authorities and other interested parties regarding proposal
  • Incorporate design amendments etc.
  • Prepare comprehensive “Presentation Sketch” drawings on CAD including:-
    • Site Plan
    • Floor Plan(s)
    • Four Elevations
    • Section
  • Prepare “Site Analysis” and “Shadow” drawing
  • Re-calculate building areas and development cost budget
  • Submit design proposal to client for discussion
  • Amend “Presentation Sketch” drawings as required
  • Prepare “R-code” formatted submission and letter
  • Submit proposal to local authority for development approval and liaise accordingly.
Stage 2
  • Obtain fee proposals from structural engineer and engage on behalf of client.
  • Liaise with Client and Council.
  • Prepare draft Specification
  • Research compliance with “R-Codes” and “BCA”
  • Liaise with various authorities required:-
    • Swan River Trust
    • Water Authority
    • Western Power
    • Alinta Gas, etc
  • Liaise with various consultants as required:-
    • Structural Engineer
    • Interior Designer
    • Landscape Designer
  • Liaise with various Suppliers/Contractors:-
    • Lighting Consultant
    • Air Conditioning
    • Window Manufacturer
    • Audio/Video Consultant
    • Services (Vacuum, Intercom, Security) etc.
    • Home Automation
  • Prepare Working Drawings including:-
    • Site Plan
    • Floor Plan(s)
    • 4 x Elevations
    • 1 x Section (large scale)
  • Engage “Home Energy Efficiency” consultant on behalf of client.
  • Incorporate design modifications etc.
  • Submit proposal to council for Building Licence.
Stage 3
  • Complete detailing of working drawings including:-
    • Site Plan – boundary walls, details etc
    • Floor Plan(s) – large scale details
    • Various X Sections (large scale)
    • Construction Details (large scale)
    • Electrical drawing (power, light and services)
    • Room layout drawings (cabinetwork and tiling)
    • Window and Door schedule as required
  • Co-ordinate all consultant and supplier drawings against working drawings.
  • Amend drawings to address Local Authorities Building Licence Conditions
  • Prepare detailed Specification in co-ordination with consultants design and selections.

A number of the following services may be required at vary stages of the design process. Jumeirah Homes will introduce you to our selected consultants, believing that our working relationship and understanding of our chosen professionals will streamline the design service and ensure an earliest start date possible:

Surveyor
Soil Engineer
Structural Engineer
Interior Designer
Local Authority
Graphic Illustrator
Energy Consultant
Dilapidation Report
Contour and feature survey
Soil Analysis (if required for specific sites
Footings, slab and structure
Product selection and co-ordination
Planning Application Fees, Building Licence fees and bonds
3-D graphic presentations
Energy rating of your home
Surrounding properties condition to be recorded prior to construction.


We look forward to an informal chat about our service and encourage you to research the market before deciding who you will choose to create your dream home. When you have discovered what else is available, we’re sure you will find us to be your perfect fit.

For us, it’s about the relationship as much as it is about your home. Best Wishes on your Journey.

" The fact that the owners, the architects and the builders of this project, all enjoyed the building process and are delighted with the end result, is testament to the quality of the building service provided by Jumeirah Homes "

Debra Brown, Hofman & Brown Architects