At Schedio we specialise in providing expert design management services tailored to the building industry.

We are dedicated to guiding clients through every stage of the design process, from initial planning to final execution and delivery. With a deep understanding of the challenges in building design, we offer honest advice and strategic solutions to ensure your project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standard.

our values

Collaborative

We build strong relationships with clients and consultant teams to deliver outcomes that align with both design and commercial goals.

outcome driven

We manage the design process with precision, balancing stakeholder needs with time and budget constraints.

strategic thinking

Our innovation results in smarter design strategies, operational improvements, and measurable commercial value.

accountable

We streamline design management into a clear, efficient process, eliminating waste and ensuring every team member contributes value.

sectors

residential build to sell

residential build to rent

retail

mixed-use

commercial

affordable housing

aged care

student accommodation

Our Approach

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design management PROCESS

    • Review client project brief

    • Assist the development team to prepare consultant briefs, scope of works, consultant agreements

    • Prepare & status design programmes. High level & detailed.

    • Assist the development team with authority approvals.

    • Lead the design process through all phases of the design process.

      • Schematic / Concept

      • DA Delivery

      • Design Development 30%

      • Tender Documentation 70%

      • For Construction Documentation 100%

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DESIGN DELIVERY STRATEGY

    • Guide the consultant team to achieve the following:

      • The project brief is included in the design.

      • All authority approval requirements are captured in the design.

      • Give constructive feedback to their design at all phases of the design process

    • Manage ‘Safety in Design” workshops thru all phases of the design process.

    • Advise client on ‘Design fit for Purpose’

    • Assist cost plan on all phases of the design’

    • Manage change to design due to cost advice at all phases of design.

    • Establish and monitor Value Management workshops.

    • Advise and monitor potential risks in design delivery process. i.e. potential delays

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION BUILDABILITY ADVICE

    • Review of overall design - efficiencies, floor layouts, basement design, and building sections

    • Review of construction details

    • Assessment of project staging

    • Assessment of overall buildability

    • Review of site logistics and site constraints

    • Identification of value engineering opportunities

    • Establishment of key risks and mitigation strategies

    • Review of material selections

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SPECIALIST CONSULTANT NETWORK

  • Schedio have an established design consultant network who we collaborate with for design advice. 

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