APD (Definitive Preliminary Design)

What is the APD (Definitive Preliminary Design) in real estate?

The APD (Definitive Preliminary Design) is the phase following the APS (Summary Preliminary Design) in the development of a real estate project. This critical step finalizes project plans and delves deeper into its technical aspects. More detailed than the APS, the APD focuses on refining costs and timelines while taking into account validated architectural and technical choices. At this stage, the project becomes more tangible, providing a clear and refined vision of its requirements and objectives.

Key elements of the APD:

• Detailed plans: Project plans are refined and elaborated, specifying technical details, materials, and proposed layouts.
• Validated architectural and technical choices: Aesthetic and structural decisions are finalized at this stage.
• Precise cost and timeline estimates: The APD establishes a detailed budget, incorporating adjustments made during the APS phase.
• Risk management: This phase also identifies and resolves potential technical or regulatory issues before construction begins.

Why conduct an APD?

The Definitive Preliminary Design phase provides crucial advantages to ensure the success of any construction or fit-out project.

1. Finalize the project with accurate cost and timeline estimates:

The APD enables precise forecasting of budgets and timelines based on the detailed data gathered during the APS phase. With refined plans and technical decisions, financial estimates and delivery schedules become clearer, ensuring better resource management for the construction process.

2. Validate technical and architectural choices before construction:

During the APD phase, all technical and architectural decisions are finalized. This ensures that the choices made align with the client’s expectations while respecting technical, budgetary, and regulatory constraints. The APD also validates proposed layouts and ensures their feasibility.

3. Anticipate and resolve potential issues:

By addressing the project’s technical aspects in detail, the APD identifies potential obstacles or bottlenecks before construction starts. These can include structural, regulatory, or environmental challenges. This proactive approach helps avoid delays or budget overruns during the project’s execution.

4. Ensure optimal project coordination:

The APD also facilitates coordination among project stakeholders by providing detailed plans and precise technical documentation. This enhances communication between architects, engineers, contractors, and other involved parties.

Why entrust your APD to Factory?

As a general contractor and workplace fit-out specialist, Factory supports you during the APD phase by providing a team of technical and architectural experts. We work closely with you to finalize all aspects of your project, ensuring complete control over timelines, costs, and technical requirements.

Why choose Factory for your APD?

• Technical and architectural expertise: Our multidisciplinary teams address all aspects of a project, from technical constraints to aesthetic decisions.
• Precise cost and timeline estimates: Entrusting your APD to us means receiving rigorous estimates, giving you a clear understanding of financial and time resources.
• Proactive issue management: Factory is committed to identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks early, ensuring a smooth transition to the execution phase.
• Tailored support: Every project is unique. We adapt to your specific needs and constraints to provide customized solutions.

Conclusion

Choosing Factory for your APD ensures thorough and comprehensive preparation for your project. With our expertise, we guarantee optimal management of technical, financial, and time-related aspects, enabling seamless execution that aligns perfectly with your expectations.