SERVICES
Architecture
The Symbion Group and its core team of architects, technicians and designers, together with specialist consultants, are able to offer a comprehensive range of design services, from initial feasibility studies through to completed contracts, on all types of architectural projects – ranging from small one-off extensions to large commercial, medical, leisure or residential developments.
Interior Design
As well as the more technical aspects of planning and engineering, Symbion offers a comprehensive interior design service, from the initial conception of design themes, through the co-ordination of colours, the creation of furniture and fittings, the selection of local materials – all the necessary ingredients in the blending of practical function and aesthetic beauty.
Project Co-ordination
With a portfolio of partnerships built up over two decades, Symbion has the expertise and connections to
co-ordinate every aspect and stage of any architectural project. Throughour advanced design and information management systems, we can co-ordinate the inputs of engineers, suppliers, financiers and local authorities
to ensure the achievement of optimum design solutions within specific budgets and timeframes
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Alternative Energy Oppotunities
As we start a new millennium, the quest for the alternative sources of energy and design and construction of buildings which use innovative methods related to climate driven design will become increasingly important.
Executive Project Co-ordination
Symbion has the experience and knowledge to be responsible to a Project Sponsor on all aspects of a potential project, co-ordinating internal and external resources into a cohesive and motivated team with a focus on the client’s objectives.
Project Management
Symbion International has skills to provide co-ordination of project time scales within the needs of specific project objectives and within external constraints.
Design Management
Symbion can co-ordinate the inputs of architects, engineers, designers and other consultants with constant reference to a client’s objectives to ensure that the optimum design solution is achieved.
Specialist advice on Information Technology Systems
Symbion is acutely aware that new buildings must respond to ever advancing information technology and communication systems and having formed working relationships with specialist engineers in the field of information technology, are able to pass on this knowledge and experience to existing and future clients.
The application of sound design principles in new buildings is a specialist area, whilst the modification and upgrading of existing buildings to accommodate new technology system is equally important.
Value Management
Symbion has the skills to ensure that a project is measured against its objectives in a systematic manner to ensure value for money. Our services would include an assessment of strategic objectives and value engineering of detailed technical solutions. On aid sponsored projects we are able to provide executive consultancy services to ensure that core activities provided by Symbion or other architects, engineers,
quantity surveyors and specialists conform to the value management objectives.
Information Management
Symbion is able to develop project control systems to ensure that all parties have project information at the right time and in the right place.
Contract Management
Symbion in an executive role, can manage the delivery and commissioning of a project to ensure that the expected quality and function is achieved within the expected programme and budget.
Insurance, Valuation and Claims
Symbion`s experience in the construction industry enables them to provide advice related to various aspects of insurance, valuations and claims.
Independent Technical Audits
Focusing on aspects of current status, progress measured against programme and expenditure against forecast, Symbion can prepare independent Technical Audits to suit a client or sponsor’s requirements.