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Process

How Your Project Moves Forward

A simple overview of what to expect from the first planning meeting to project completion.

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MGC Architecture

Process

01

Pre-Design

Estimated time

1–2 weeks

01

Pre-Design

1–2 weeks

What We’ll Do

  • Understand your project goals
  • Visit and assess the site
  • Discuss your needs, budget, and priorities
  • Explore initial ideas and space planning

What You’ll Do

  • Share your vision and requirements
  • Provide available lot documents
  • Share inspiration or reference images

You’ll Receive

  • Project brief
  • Space requirements
  • Initial design direction

02

Design Development

2–6 weeks

What We’ll Do

  • Develop the architectural design
  • Refine layouts and floor plans
  • Prepare 3D perspectives
  • Coordinate with engineering consultants
  • Revise the design based on your feedback

What You’ll Do

  • Review the proposed design
  • Approve revisions
  • Confirm materials and finishes

You’ll Receive

  • Finalized design
  • Floor plans and 3D perspectives
  • Preliminary cost estimate

03

Construction Drawings

3–6 weeks

What We’ll Do

  • Prepare complete construction drawings
  • Coordinate all engineering plans
  • Finalize technical details
  • Prepare construction-ready documents

What You’ll Do

  • Review the final drawings
  • Approve the plans before submission

You’ll Receive

  • Complete construction drawings
  • Engineering plans
  • Construction-ready documents

04

Permits & Contracts

1–2 months

What We’ll Do

  • Prepare permit documents
  • Assist with permit processing
  • Prepare the construction contract
  • Coordinate with the required offices

What You’ll Do

  • Submit required property documents
  • Sign necessary forms and agreements
  • Settle applicable government fees

You’ll Receive

  • Permit-ready documents
  • Signed construction agreement
  • Approved permits (once released)

05

Construction Phase

6–12 months (depending on the project size and complexity)

What We’ll Do

  • Begin construction
  • Monitor project progress
  • Coordinate with the construction team
  • Address site concerns
  • Keep you updated throughout the project

What You’ll Do

  • Approve major decisions when needed
  • Join scheduled site visits (optional)
  • Release scheduled payments

You’ll Receive

  • Regular progress updates
  • Site reports
  • Completed project

Ready to begin?

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