Process

Process

How Do We Work

Once you have decided to have an ATHOM house built, our project manager will be your privileged interlocutor listening carefully to all your needs, requirements and dream features. He will then be the bridge between all the stakeholders and yourself.

01
01

First Contact

Client, Sales manager, Project Manager

Meeting 1: You describe your project, the land you are looking for or that you already have, your needs and requirements. We review together the advantages of the ATHOM house and explain the key steps of the project. It will be the right time to ask all your questions

02
02

Plot of land

Real Estate Consultant

You don't have yet the right plot and you would like us to take care of it? We will help you find the perfect fit. Once your wishes and location are validated, we select options matching your criteria and you give us your feedback. Once you have confirmed interest for one or two options, we study the urbanistic feasibility study to find out if the land is suitable to receive your project and if all of the legal documents are up-to-date to ensure you can buy with confidence

03
03

Topographic Survey

Project Manager

Any project begins with an evaluation of the land and you will be asked for a topographic survey. If you don´have one, we will take care of it

04
04

Feasibility Study

Client, Project Manager

Meeting 2
With all the legal documents of the plot, the topographic survey, the onsite visit we make, and the analysis of the urban plan, we crossed all this information with your project´s brief and your budget. We are able to present a full proposal

05
05

Study Contract

Client, Project Manager

Meeting 3
If you agree with our proposal, it is time to sign the study contract which sets the outline of the project: the model and its adjustments, the estimated cost and the timeframe

06
06

Architectural Project

Project Manager, Architects

Based on our proposal, and its possible adjustments, the architects work on the final version of the project in order to prepare the documents necessary to submit the building permit

07
07

Building Permit Submission

Client, Project Manager, Architects

Meeting 4
After your final approval, we submit the architectural project to the city council. Response time may vary depending on the volume of requests

08
08

Engineering Project

Architects, Engineers

This stage is a Portuguese specificity. In addition to the architectural project which has been already submitted, it is compulsory to file a technical permit called "specialties". For this, the team of architects works with the team of engineers to define the water, sewer, electrical, ventilation, heating, domestic hot water, and acoustic and thermal networks.

09
09

Choice of Materials and Equipment

Client, Project Manager, Architects

Meeting 5
It is now time to select the interior finishes and the equipment. We have organized all references into 3 different styles, and you choose the references that suit you better or you give us your own selection.

10
10

Final costing

Builder

Once materials and equipment are selected, and the complementary works confirmed, we are issuing the final costing of your house.

11
11

Construction Contract

Client, Project Manager, Builder

Meeting 6
Once all parties agree on final costing, we draw the final contract and the contractual documentation for your signature.

12
12

Construction Phase

Project Manager, Builder

Once the building permit has been accepted, construction can begin. Each week, a site meeting is held, and you will receive a report commenting the progress of the works.

13
13

House Delivery

Client, Project Manager, Architects, Builder

The house is now completed and we organize an inspection meeting to verify that you are satisfied with the finishes. We proceed with utility connections and we take care of the housing license.

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