Design process
You have the perfect piece of land. Bison builds superior steel sheds. To blend the two into a successful project takes a comprehensive step my step development process. Let Bison eliminate the friction!
Initial Contact & Quotation
Call
Call us on 03 6352 4449
to discuss your project and organise a site visit. We love to understand your application so we can provide a cost effective solution.
Website Enquiry
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anytime of the day or night. Providing detailed requirements ensure that we can carefully design to maximise cost efficiency.
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if you have a question or would like to discuss your project in more detail.
Preliminary Concept with Quotation
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Consultation
Options
The Bison team will assist/discuss the various options that may benefit your operation.
Revisions
Revisions are a part of life we will work with you through your project to ensure a sucessful outcome
Project Process and Scheduling
Depending on the complexity of your project, Bison will schedule your construction to suit your project deadlines.
Agreement
Contract Signing
A signed contract is required by Bison to commence your project
Payment Plan & Deposit
Bison will present a standard payment schedule which can be customised to suit your unique circumstances. A deposit will secure your order and enable us to schedule your project in our system.
Dedicated Project Manager
One of Bisons skilled project managers will be given a detailed brief on your project requirements and will become your point of contact throughout the construction of your project.
Meeting your Project Deadline
Council Approval Process
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Colour Selection
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Weather Related Issues
Our hardy team members will strive to minimise weather impacting on your construction deadlines, working long and hard hours to finish the job through thick and thin.
Design Engineering Approvals and Drawings
Brief to Engineer
Bison provide a design brief to the engineer. Engineer draws and certifies plans that comply to local council building regulations.
Submission of Plans to council
Bison provides plans and certification and generally a site plan ready for client submission to Council/Building Surveyor.
Workshop Drawings
Bison's in house draftsman prepares drawings for fabrication and installation
Fabrication and delivery
Fabrication
Bisons state of the art factory commences on Fabrication of Columns and Trusses and other structural components.
Galvanising
Bison proudly offers superior protection to columns by Hot dip galvanising for lasting rust inhibiting.
Delivery
Bison pack and deliver the finished structural components ensuring minimal site disruption.
Commencement of installation
Base preparation
Base preparation is generally handled by the client. Bison require a level base unless notified in initial discussions and recommend graveling the site for all weather access.
Setout & Pier Excavation
Bison's construction team arrived erecting corner profiles then marks out ready for pier excavation.
Pour Footings/Slab
Once inspected by the relevant building authority, piers are poured, and footings cages are placed. Similarly for a concrete slab.
Construction
Framing & Roofing
Bison's construction team frame and clad the roof whilst on the ground including gutters.
Lifting
Using Bison's unique lifting technique, the roof is lifted with cranes, bolted and braced ready for wall framing and cladding.
Lockup and flashings
Walls are cladded, doors installed and custom flashings are measured and installed.
Handover
Bison exceeds client's expectations
Built to last a lifetime
One satisfied client