How we work

From idea
to keys

How a building project runs in Cyprus, step by step, and what you receive at each one.

Massing diagram of CommUnity Residence: the buildings arranged around a shared garden
Early massing study, CommUnity Residence

Eight steps

  1. 01

    First meeting and site visit

    We listen to what you want to build, visit the plot and check what its planning zone allows: building density, coverage and height.

    You receiveA short note on what can be built and a first idea of cost.

  2. 02

    Concept design

    Sketches, 3D massing and first layouts, refined with you until the idea is right.

    You receiveDesign options to choose from, the chosen concept developed in drawings, and 3D visuals of your building.

  3. 03

    Planning permit

    We prepare the planning application, submit it and follow it with the planning authority.

    You receiveThe application, and updates until approval.

  4. 04

    BIM model and technical design

    Architecture, structure and services are built in one model and checked for clashes before anything goes to site.

    You receiveCoordinated drawings and quantities.

  5. 05

    Building permit

    We put together the building permit application with the engineers’ studies and submit it.

    You receiveThe building permit file.

  6. 06

    Tender and contractor

    Quantities from the model let every contractor price the same building. We help you compare the offers.

    You receiveTender package and a comparison of offers.

  7. 07

    Construction

    Site visits, answers to the contractor’s questions from the model, and every change tracked in one place.

    You receiveSite reports.

  8. 08

    Completion and handover

    Final inspection, as-built information and support with the certificate of approval and title deeds.

    You receiveAs-built model and drawings.

Timings depend on the authority and the project. We give you a programme at the first meeting.

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