This guide walks you through how we work and what to expect along the way. It covers the project stages, our service options, approvals, and what to prepare.
There is a short brief at the end. Fill it in when you are ready and we will get back to you to start talking through your project together.
5 sections, about 10 minutes to read
01
The project journey
Every project moves through the same stages
Regardless of size or type. Select any stage to understand what it involves.
Which service fits
02
Which service fits your project
Choose the right level of involvement
archiHARBOUR can be involved at different levels depending on how much you want to manage yourself. The right fit is confirmed once we start talking through your project.
Select a service type above to see what it includes.
The project journey
Approvals
03
Approvals and compliance
Every project needs government approval before building
Select your country to see what is typically involved.
In all countries, designs must be prepared and signed by professionally registered architects and engineers. archiHARBOUR holds the relevant registrations across East Africa.
Select your country above to see what is involved.
Which service fits
What to bring
04
What to bring
Come prepared for your project
Items marked * are needed before we can prepare a proposal. Everything else can follow.
Proof of ownership or right to develop the site *
GPS coordinates or physical address of the site *
Intended use and purpose of the development *
Approximate construction budget *
Primary contact name and email *
Target start and completion dates
Photos of the site and any existing structures
Design preferences or reference buildings you admire
Approximate floor area and number of storeys
Details of any existing approvals or restrictions
Billing entity name and address
Special design or performance requirements
Approvals
What happens next
05
What happens next
You are ready. Here is how to start.
You have read through the guide. The next step is to get in touch. Use the Start my project button below to send us your brief, or contact us with a question first. We will be in touch within two business days.
1
Your first conversation
We sit down in person or virtually and go through your project together in detail. This is the conversation this guide prepares you for.
2
Scope and fee proposal
Issued within five business days, clearly setting out the engagement type, deliverables and fees.
3
Your client portal goes live
Once the agreement is signed, your private portal link arrives by email. Every stage of your project is tracked and documented inside it from here on.
Inside your portal
Phase tracker
Programme
Documents
Photos
Cost estimate
Project log
Conversation
Inspections
Handover pack
Sign in with your Google account. No password needed. Additional contacts on your team can be authorised on request.
What to bring
Two ways to begin
Take the next step
Fill in a short project brief and we will come back to you within two business days to start talking through your project together. Or contact us first with any questions.
