Expert oversight of your construction project from design completion through to handover. We coordinate consultants, manage builders, and ensure your project stays on track—on time and on budget.
SQM Architects has delivered over 210 development projects across Melbourne with a 98% planning approval rate. Our team of ARBV-registered architects brings 15+ years of experience navigating Victorian planning requirements, helping developers across Melbourne's suburbs realise value from their sites.
Comprehensive oversight and coordination throughout your construction project.
Create realistic construction programs with clear milestones and dependencies.
Manage all consultants—structural, civil, hydraulic, electrical—ensuring coordinated documentation.
Act as your representative with builders—answering queries, reviewing claims, managing variations.
Track project expenditure against budget. Manage cost variations and maintain financial oversight.
Regular site inspections to verify construction quality and compliance with approved drawings.
Regular reports on construction progress, upcoming milestones, and any issues requiring attention.
Success in Melbourne's eastern suburbs requires architects who understand both the planning requirements and the council's design expectations.
One person managing your entire project. No chasing multiple consultants or trying to coordinate builders yourself.
Technical expertise when dealing with builders. We speak their language and can identify issues before they become costly problems.
Proactive monitoring keeps your project on schedule. Early warning of delays and strategies to get back on track.
Independent review of variations and claims. Ensuring you only pay for legitimate work at fair prices.
Establish project governance, communication protocols, and reporting frameworks. Define key milestones and success criteria.
Coordinate final documentation, contractor procurement if required, and pre-commencement requirements.
Regular site visits, progress meetings, RFI management, and quality inspections throughout the build.
Review progress claims, manage variations, and maintain budget tracking throughout construction.
Defect inspections, practical completion certification, and handover documentation coordination.
Ongoing defect management during liability period, final inspections, and certificate of final completion.
Townhouse and apartment projects with multiple units requiring coordinated delivery.
Projects with firm deadlines, pre-sales commitments, or financing conditions.
Developers with multiple projects or limited time to manage construction directly.
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