We have developed robust methods of work based on strong principles, while the introduction of new technologies has allowed us to develop our services and provide great collaboration and communication of our ideas.
Continuing Development
At Architects Plus we have developed a great team full of enthusiasm and experience, we believe in mentoring and developing new talent through our apprenticeship and graduate programme but also in nurturing and encouraging our existing team members, many of whom have been with us for over 10, 20 and even 30+ years. We have an established programme of continual development and actively encourage our team to expand their knowledge and experience through additional training, qualifications, and accreditation.
Communication
We know that the best project outcomes are when there is clear and consistent communication and collaboration between all members of the team. Over our years in practice, we have fostered strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and the officers of our local statutory authorities. We believe in collaboration and inclusion; and communication is integral to our methods of work.
Quality Management
The practice employs a rigorous and robust Quality Management System (QMS) that ensures we can deliver a quality service to all our clients. We seek diligently to meet all client requirements in a manner which combines technical excellence with timely and cost-effective execution of our work.
We are currently working towards our ISO 9001 accreditation and hope to have this completed early 2024.
Environmental Management
As a practice, we are dedicated to tackling the climate emergency through improved environmental standards and goals. We understand the urgency of the climate emergency and strive to integrate environmentally conscious design and thinking throughout our work.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact both in how we operate and in the results of our work. We recognise that this goal is a continually improving journey and as a result we have developed a 5-Year Strategy Plan to achieve our sustainability targets.
We currently have the following accreditations and Memberships:
- Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze
- Passivhaus Trust Membership
- Association of Environmentally Conscious Building (AECB)
- The Green Register
- Architects Declare
- RIBA Regional Sustainability Group
- Green Small Business Accreditation
We are also working towards the following:
- ISO 14001 Accreditation
- Carbon Literate Organisation Silver
BIM
We use a range of software tools to provide detailed 3-dimensional models of even the most complex structures. Through the inclusion of “parametric data” within the model, operational and functional requirements can be monitored, providing our clients with obvious long-term benefits for the entire life cycle of the building.
Many definitions of BIM exist, but at Architects Plus we have adopted the designation of “Better Information Management”, and we acknowledge that BIM is not defined by any one piece of software but is a collaborative process using the latest information technology strategies to inform the design, creation, and entire lifespan of a building. We can provide BIM Level 2 compliant information that is designed to improve productivity and reduce waste.