Design 

Thinking outside the box

Through dialogue with the client we establish a detailed programme which specifies content and quality in respect of form, function, technology, finance, timespan and environmental aspects.

We believe in challenging conventional assumptions in order to ensure that the result we achieve is viable both now and in future. A precise programme results in a continuous design and execution process free from increased costs and delays.

Design from start to finish

With the programme as a basis, we go through the design process from outline design to detailed design and ensure that all the strands of specialist input melt together: functions, construction, structures, installations, processing plant, IT systems, geotechnical data, finance, the environment etc.

Working on the basis of the design, we deal with the process from invitation to tender, contracting and management of contracts to supervision of the works; this includes management of the construction process.

Experience in the design process is invaluable in terms of reviewing projects, checking designs, auditing other designers’ work or such tasks as professional checks of tender documents.

How we add value

The value of COWI's consultancy service is a product of our wide-ranging experience of development and management of both large and small scale projects.

We are at the leading edge of developing new collaboration models such as partnering and team contracts, with a view to streamlining both process and teamwork between the client, users, public bodies, the architect, contractor, engineers and other parties. We can assess the construction and running costs in terms of each discipline and gain an overview of the total economy of the project.

Construction management and supervision

As a standard element of the design process we undertake construction management and supervision of works: whether by coordinating overall supervision or by trade-by-trade supervision. With one of the most extensive funds of experience within construction management and supervision in the markets in which we operate, COWI offers wide ranging expertise in ensuring the quality and efficiency throughout project construction.

COWI’s project consultancy

Our project consultancy embraces:

• Project development
• Construction brief
• Project and design management
• Design of technical/physical elements
• Assessment of environmental and health & safety factors
• Consultancy services on fire protection 
• Quality management
• Construction costs