Construction Design Services in Mykolaiv and across Ukraine: Design and Estimate Documentation

What is included in the construction design package

The full package depends on the object and the task; a typical scope includes:

• design in stages: Sketch Design (EP), Design (P), Working Documentation (R);
• architectural (AR) and structural (KR) solutions;
• engineering sections: water supply and drainage, heating, electrical, ventilation, fire safety, communications;
• the estimate part: local estimates, consolidated cost calculation, resource sheets;
• registration of the project in EDESSB — where the applicable procedure requires it;
• expert review support — preparation of the documentation to the input data and norms, submission and resolution of reviewer comments within the agreed scope.

Design documentation for new construction, reconstruction and major repairs

Design documentation for new construction

We design residential, public, commercial and industrial buildings and structures. Layouts, structural solutions, utility systems and cost estimates are coordinated with the intended use and site input data.

Design and estimates for reconstruction

We prepare reconstruction documentation based on the existing building’s technical condition and the proposed changes. Before developing design solutions, we establish the technical survey information required and coordinate the architectural, structural and engineering sections.

Design and estimates for major repairs

We prepare major repair documentation for residential, public and other buildings, serving private clients, businesses, homeowners’ associations and public bodies. The package defines repair quantities, technical solutions, materials and estimated costs.

• private clients — construction, reconstruction or major repair of a private house;
• entrepreneurs and companies — commercial and industrial facilities;
• local governments and municipalities — social and infrastructure facilities;
• homeowner associations (OSBB) — major repairs of residential buildings;
• investors and banks — investment feasibility, tenders and construction contracts.

Scope and sections of construction design documentation

The scope depends on the object and the design stage. The base sections are:

• explanatory note with input data;
• architectural solutions (AR) and the site master plan;
• structural solutions (KR);
• engineering equipment and utilities — water supply, sewerage, heating, ventilation, power supply;
• construction organization plan (POB);
• cost estimate documentation.

The exact scope and content of the sections are defined by DBN A.2.2-3 — we will draw up the list for your object and its class of consequences.

Architectural design as part of the package

We develop architectural solutions (the AR section) according to the building and design brief. Architectural design covers:

• space-planning solutions — number of storeys, layouts and functional zoning;
• facades and the external appearance of the building;
• siting of the building on the land plot in line with urban planning conditions and restrictions;
• coordination of the architectural part with the structural and engineering sections.

Our team coordinates architecture, structures and utility systems to identify conflicts between sections before handing the documentation to the client or submitting it for expert review.

Design stages: sketch design, design and working documentation

We agree the required stages in the design brief under DBN A.2.2-3:2014. The sequence depends on the building’s purpose, complexity and consequence class; not every commission requires every stage.

• Sketch design (EP): principal architectural and space-planning solutions.
• Design (P): coordinated solutions and supporting calculations for approval and expert review where required.
• Working documentation (R): detailed construction drawings and specifications.
• Working design (RP): the approval part and working documentation combined in a single-stage package.

Feasibility studies or calculations (TEO/TER) apply to relevant projects. We establish the appropriate sequence before agreeing the contract.

Cost estimate documentation for construction and repairs

The estimate section sets out the cost of the work and resources needed to implement the design. It supports budgeting, procurement and discussions with contractors.

• Local estimates: calculations by type of work.
• Consolidated estimate: the overall estimated cost within the defined scope.
• Resource schedules: materials, equipment and other resources included in the calculations.

We prepare estimates for new construction, reconstruction and major repairs. A separate estimate for routine repairs depends on the brief and available quantities; a full design package is not required for every repair.

Documents and input data for construction design

Provide the documents relevant to your project:

• land ownership or use documents and, for an existing building, its title documents;
• the design brief: intended use, type of work and target parameters;
• urban planning conditions and restrictions where required;
• technical conditions for the relevant utility connections;
• engineering survey information, including a topographic survey, to the extent required for design;
• for reconstruction and major repairs, existing technical documentation and building survey materials.

If input information is missing, we help establish and obtain the required materials. For an initial quotation, provide the address, use, approximate area, proposed works and target completion date.

What we check before quoting

The price and scope of the design are not defined by floor area alone, so before quoting we check:

• the object and type of works — new construction, reconstruction, restoration or major repair;
• input data — urban planning conditions and restrictions, technical conditions for utilities, topographic survey, and for existing buildings a technical inspection;
• the preliminary class of consequences (CC1/CC2/CC3) — it determines the scope and whether expert review is mandatory;
• the applicability of external procedures — expert review, environmental impact assessment, separate urban planning documentation.

How to order design and cost estimate documentation

• Diagnostics. We clarify the object, the type of works and the input data; we tell you what is missing and help obtain it.
• Design brief and contract. We fix the scope, stages, timing and price — in writing, before work starts.
• Development. Design solutions, engineering sections and the estimate part to DBN standards.
• External procedures and hand-over. EDESSB registration and expert review support where applicable; you receive the complete documentation package.

Class of consequences (CC1–CC3) calculation

We calculate consequence class CC1, CC2 or CC3 from the characteristics of the project, applying DBN V.1.2-14:2018 on structural reliability and safety and DSTU 8855:2019 on determining the class of consequences.

• CC1 — minor consequences (typically individual houses, outbuildings);
• CC2 — medium consequences (typically low-rise apartment blocks, public buildings);
• CC3 — significant consequences (typically high-rise buildings, complex engineering structures).

The class is calculated from the characteristics of the object and the norms — not simply “by building type”. We calculate it from the functional purpose, the area, the number of occupants and the potential environmental or technogenic risks. A wrongly assigned class causes problems at the approval or construction stage.

Expert review, revisions and approval of design documentation

After development, the documentation follows the path defined by law: expert review (expertiza) is mandatory for CC2 and CC3 objects (Art. 31 of Law No. 3038-VI) and applies to CC1 only in cases defined by law; then the design is approved by the client and the data is entered into EDESSB.

If reviewers request changes, we address their comments and support resubmission within the agreed scope.

Registration of the design in EDESSB

EDESSB — the Unified State Electronic System in the Construction Sector — is the single state register that records every stage of design and construction in Ukraine. For objects subject to the permitting procedure, construction cannot legally start without the project being registered in the system. Both the client and the designer are responsible for the accuracy of the submitted data. We fully prepare and verify the documents before submission to minimise the risk of comments and delays.

Construction design fees and delivery times

The cost is driven by the type and area of the object, its class of consequences, the number of design stages and engineering sections, and whether expert review is required. Typical development time ranges from a few weeks for simple CC1 objects to two to three months for objects with mandatory expert review. We give exact figures after diagnostics — in writing, with a breakdown by scope of works.

Design fees correlate with the scale of the future construction and the complexity of the object — after analysing the input data we quote a fixed price.

Regulatory framework

Construction design in Ukraine is governed by a set of regulations; our specialists work strictly within the current legislation:

• Law of Ukraine No. 3038-VI “On the Regulation of Urban Development” — the basic construction law defining the legal framework for design;
• Order No. 45 of the Ministry of Regional Development (16.05.2011) — the Procedure for developing design documentation for construction;
• Resolution No. 560 of the Cabinet of Ministers (11.05.2011) — the Procedure for approving construction projects and conducting their expert review;
• DBN A.2.2-3:2014 — the core standard defining the structure and scope of design documentation;
• DBN V.1.2-14:2018 — general principles of reliability and structural safety; defines the class of consequences.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)