Working with our Clients
At HOCA we understand the level of commitment and involvement required to successfully undertake projects of varying types and sizes.
We will establish, clarify, and define your building needs in a detailed and transparent fashion.
Our project management experience enables us to collaborate in a highly effective manner with all parties.
This ensures that potential issues of concern are properly identified and resolved at the earliest in order to avoid encumbering the client. We are aware of the complexities each project presents for the end-user and indeed the potential for client changes during the project.
We will establish, clarify, and define your building needs in a detailed and transparent fashion.
Our project management experience enables us to collaborate in a highly effective manner with all parties.
This ensures that potential issues of concern are properly identified and resolved at the earliest in order to avoid encumbering the client. We are aware of the complexities each project presents for the end-user and indeed the potential for client changes during the project.
Programming.
Through a process called 'Programming' HOCA will thoroughly examine and evaluate your specific requirements, available budget, and the building site for the purpose of identifying the most suitable design solutions.
As Architects we enjoy solving problems creatively, and when acting in the capacity of Lead Consultants a key emphasis is placed on design co-ordination and budgetary control.
Our staff are trained problem-solvers. If you are not completely sure how quickly your organisation is going to grow we can design space that meets your needs today and will be flexible enough to be adapted for tomorrow.
Through a process called 'Programming' HOCA will thoroughly examine and evaluate your specific requirements, available budget, and the building site for the purpose of identifying the most suitable design solutions.
As Architects we enjoy solving problems creatively, and when acting in the capacity of Lead Consultants a key emphasis is placed on design co-ordination and budgetary control.
Our staff are trained problem-solvers. If you are not completely sure how quickly your organisation is going to grow we can design space that meets your needs today and will be flexible enough to be adapted for tomorrow.
Value Engineering
It is customary for many clients to have a limited budget and our experience in 'Value Engineering' means that we will actively seek to maximise your investment.
VE is used to analyse construction projects, achieve balance between required functions, performance, quality, safety, and scope with the cost and other resources necessary to accomplish those requirements. The proper balance results in the maximum value for the project.
HOCA will work closely with you to establish an effective decision-making process, and shall assist with identifying the optimum 'Value-for-Money' option.
It is customary for many clients to have a limited budget and our experience in 'Value Engineering' means that we will actively seek to maximise your investment.
VE is used to analyse construction projects, achieve balance between required functions, performance, quality, safety, and scope with the cost and other resources necessary to accomplish those requirements. The proper balance results in the maximum value for the project.
HOCA will work closely with you to establish an effective decision-making process, and shall assist with identifying the optimum 'Value-for-Money' option.
Establishing a Decision-Making Process:
1) How does your institution/ school/ church/ company make decisions? Are decisions made by a single person or entity, such as a Chairman or Finance Committee, or possibly by a consensus of key staff from various departments or other Stakeholders?
2) Are there particular interest groups that require consideration, ie Board of Governors, Parent Groups, Council Stakeholders?
3) Is there a Board of Directors or Board of Governors that is active in all major decisions?
4) If you are the head of the organisation do you have a strong desire and also the time to be involved in the construction process?
5) Is this an area you would delegate to a Client Representative?
6) To whom would you delegate? Which parties have the requisite skills and experience to manage the project and act as a Client Representative?
7) If a School Head or Chairperson should opt to delegate, is he or she subsequently prepared to stand by the decisions of others?
1) How does your institution/ school/ church/ company make decisions? Are decisions made by a single person or entity, such as a Chairman or Finance Committee, or possibly by a consensus of key staff from various departments or other Stakeholders?
2) Are there particular interest groups that require consideration, ie Board of Governors, Parent Groups, Council Stakeholders?
3) Is there a Board of Directors or Board of Governors that is active in all major decisions?
4) If you are the head of the organisation do you have a strong desire and also the time to be involved in the construction process?
5) Is this an area you would delegate to a Client Representative?
6) To whom would you delegate? Which parties have the requisite skills and experience to manage the project and act as a Client Representative?
7) If a School Head or Chairperson should opt to delegate, is he or she subsequently prepared to stand by the decisions of others?
Strength of Service
An ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of client/end-user requirements and identify pragmatic solutions to complex issues ensures that our reputation for strength of service, and design creativity, continues to extend throughout the industry.
We have the expertise and experience to visualise the complete picture in its entirety.
The recommended first step is to speak with us at HOCA. We are confident you will discover that we are good listeners and are happy to explain the process.
An ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of client/end-user requirements and identify pragmatic solutions to complex issues ensures that our reputation for strength of service, and design creativity, continues to extend throughout the industry.
We have the expertise and experience to visualise the complete picture in its entirety.
The recommended first step is to speak with us at HOCA. We are confident you will discover that we are good listeners and are happy to explain the process.
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