Strategic Feasibility Review
Pre-Design Intelligence Before Commitment
Why This Review Exists
Assumptions made early create cost overruns, redesign cycles and approval delays.
This review verifies the fundamentals before drawings are commissioned.
Scope of Assessment
Assessment includes:
Planning Intelligence
Zoning permissibility
Applicable planning controls
Approval pathway (DA / CDC)
Overlay constraints (bushfire, flood, heritage)
Compliance Triggers
NCC classification implications
BASIX considerations
Preliminary engineering implications
Complexity Mapping
Structural exposure
Services implications
Construction sequencing considerations
Budget Alignment
Realistic construction cost range
Risk-adjusted allowance bands
Investment-to-scope correlation
Decision Gate
This stage determines:
• Legal viability
• Budget alignment
• Scope proportionality
• Readiness to proceed to design
Method
This is a desktop review.
Information is gathered from:
Planning portals
GIS overlays
Site documentation
Client brief
Preliminary drawings (if available)
No physical site inspection occurs at this stage.
The Strategic Feasibility Review is structured in three levels of depth.
Each level increases clarity and reduces downstream risk prior to design.
Level of Assessment
Level 1 — Essential
Foundational Viability Gate
Investment: $1,800 + GST
Establishes planning permissibility, approval pathway and realistic construction range.
Suitable for:
Early land evaluation
Straightforward projects
Initial scope confirmation
Outcome:
Clear go / adjust / pause recommendation prior to design.
Level 2 — Advanced
Viability + Performance Alignment
Investment: $2,750 + GST
Includes Essential, plus:
Structured risk register
Passive House viability flags
Orientation and early performance implications
Outcome:
Reduced downstream design rework and clearer budget-pressure identification.
Level 3 — Strategic
Highest Pre-Design Certainty
Investment: $3,800 + GST
Includes Advanced, plus:
Concept drawing review (if available)
Detailed performance implications
Refined cost commentary
Staged pathway sequencing guidance
When Appropriate
• Complex planning exposure
• High-value builds
• Performance-driven projects
• Clients wanting maximum certainty before architect engagement
Consultation Credit
When a project proceeds to construction with Joe Builds, the consultation fee is fully credited toward the next stage of engagement.