Design as-you-go contracts
Just like pay-as-you-go contracts, is construction becoming ‘design as-you-go’? Not that I have been around forever, but I do recall a time when the design for a project was almost set in stone before the…
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St Louis – Residential Development
‘St Louis’ is a residential development in Sea Point that consists of three upmarket apartments with beautiful ocean views. QDP was part of the design team as electrical and electronics consultants. Just as with all…
Total Ninja – North Gate
The ‘Total Ninja’ journey Being the preferred electrical consultant at Black River Park, in Observatory, we were fortunate to be involved with the first Total Ninja inflatable obstacle course. The first of its kind in…
Save money by making smart design choices
Efficient design can lead to a reduction in both CAPEX and OPEX cost reduction. Electrical design within the construction sector is just like any other industry, there will always be the struggle between the balancing…
Station House – Sea point
Station House is a charming seaside retreat in Cape Town, South Africa. Nestled in the heart of Sea Point, this boutique hotel/apartment offers panoramic ocean views and stylish, comfortable accommodations. Behind the scenes, QDP team…
Two Decades of Dedication: Sustaining passion and joy in my profession
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve After nearly 24 years, I can honestly still say, I love my job! There have been a handful of projects along the way, that have attributed to this, and that is the…
The dreaded fee discount and its effect on design.
Fee discounts in the building industry can have both positive and negative impacts on the quality of design. Below is my take on some of the ways that reduced fees can affect the way we…
The key to a great Tenant fit-out!
QDP has been involved with many Tenant Fitouts over the last few years, and has worked with numerous Clients, and interior designers in that time. It is always a challenge to make sure we understand…
1 Thibault Square
A 28 Storey historic building with the addition of a penthouse on 29th floor and three basement parking levels is in the heart of Cape Town CBD. Situated close to Table Mountain and within walking…
Bridge Water One
Bridge Water One is a mixed-use development which consists of luxury apartments, retail space, and a hotel, all located alongside the banks of what was previously Ratanga Junction. The electrical infrastructure of the building meets…