Sutton Building & Design
Drawings and a programme on a Sutton Building & Design site

For Design Teams

For Architects

How We Work With You

A builder who returns tenders on time and keeps the design team informed

We really enjoy working with architects to help them realise their vision for the client. We do our utmost to help you achieve the property's full potential and deliver to your satisfaction, working closely with you from tender through to handover.

We work closely with architects, designers and structural engineers across heavy refurbishment, listed building and commercial projects. We tender carefully, return detailed cost breakdowns, answer RFIs promptly and keep the design team informed throughout the build.

We are used to working to a programme and to a high standard of documentation, so the design team always knows where the project stands and what decisions are needed.

If you are an architect and interested in working with us, please don't hesitate to get in touch — we would be glad to hear from you.

We are also developing preliminary budget estimating software for architects, to help you keep clients accurately informed of costs before a project goes to tender — so there are no surprises for either side. If you are interested in being involved in the pilot, please take a look at the showcase website and sign up.

We would be really grateful to have you on board to give us your input and feedback.

Sharing Information

How we keep the design team informed

Programmes

A clear build programme, updated and shared so the design team can see progress against key dates.

RFI tracking

Requests for information logged, answered promptly and tracked to resolution.

Progress photos

Regular photographs of the works, shared with the design team as the build progresses.

Site reports

Concise site reports covering progress, issues and decisions needed.

Variations

Variations priced and agreed with the client and design team before work proceeds.

Quality control

Quality checks at each stage, with snagging completed before handover.

Health & Safety

CDM 2015 and our insurances

We take our duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 seriously. Every project gets risk assessments and method statements, everyone working on site is inducted, and the site is secured and left tidy at the end of each day.

We use dedicated software on site to log site inductions, daily sign-ins, risk assessments and method statements directly from tablets and mobile apps. Every record is filed instantly and centrally, ensuring nothing is lost and statutory compliance is maintained without paperwork delays.

We are fully insured for public liability, employer's liability and contract works. Certificates are available on request.

Digital health and safety management — QR site sign-in notice and mobile induction and RAMS app

Digital site inductions, contactless sign-ins and live RAMS tracking on every project.

Send Us a Tender

Send drawings and specifications for pricing

Tell us about the project and attach your drawings and specifications. We will come back to you with a tender return date.

Get in Touch

Tell us about your home, and we will tell you honestly how we can help

Discuss Your Project