Clear, coordinated information for approval and construction
Planning drawings establish what a development will look like, but they do not usually contain all the technical information required to demonstrate compliance or construct the work.
Celona Consulting prepares Building Regulations and technical drawing packages for new buildings, extensions, conversions, refurbishments and alterations.
We develop the approved design into clear, practical information for Building Control, consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors.
Developing the technical design
We review the planning information, surveys and project requirements before developing the construction strategy.
Wall, floor and roof build-ups are considered alongside structure, fire safety, thermal performance, ventilation, drainage, accessibility and other relevant requirements. The level of detail is tailored to the building, application route and intended use of the drawings.
Our technical design services can include:
- Building Regulations plans, elevations and sections
- Construction details and material build-ups
- Technical notes, schedules and specifications
- Fire, acoustic and thermal design coordination
- Structural and building-services coordination
- Door, window and finishing schedules
- Building Control comments and drawing revisions
- Information for contractor pricing and construction
Coordinating the wider design team
Technical design often depends on information from structural engineers, energy assessors, fire consultants, mechanical and electrical designers and specialist manufacturers.
We coordinate their requirements with the architectural drawings and identify areas where information is missing or conflicting. This helps create a more complete package and reduces the risk of important interfaces being left unresolved until work begins.
Where specialist calculations or designs are required, these remain the responsibility of the appropriately qualified consultant.
From Building Control to construction
A Building Regulations package should provide a strong foundation for construction, but the information needed on site may extend beyond the approval drawings.
We can develop additional details, schedules and specifications to explain how the design should be built. This gives contractors clearer information for pricing and helps the project team resolve important decisions before materials are ordered or installed.
We can also respond to technical comments from the appointed Building Control Body and coordinate any necessary amendments to the design.
Supporting existing project teams
Our CAD Office can prepare a complete technical package or provide additional drawing capacity to architects, developers and contractors.
We can take an approved planning design through the Building Regulations stage, develop a defined package of construction details or assist an established team during a busy period.
Why choose Celona?
We combine architectural design, technical detailing, BIM coordination and practical construction experience.
This allows us to consider both regulatory requirements and how the information will be interpreted, priced and constructed by the wider project team.
Move your project into technical design
Whether you already have planning approval or require support developing an existing design, we can prepare a coordinated technical package suited to your project.