Designed to Be Built
Builders: tired of plans scribbled on the back of a fag packet?
Fed up with vague drawings, moving goalposts, and awkward conversations at the end of a job?
We get it. At 81 North Architecture, we exist to bring certainty to your builds – from day one.
Too often, builders are dragged into the design and advisory role far too early. Clients want prices before planning permission, before details are resolved, and before budgets are realistic. That’s where problems begin. We work alongside builders from the very first conversation, helping steer clients toward solutions that are achievable, compliant, and buildable.
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We’re on your side
We produce clear, coordinated construction drawings that remove ambiguity. We sense-check advice given on site, align it with planning policy and building regulations, and make sure everyone understands what is being built, how, and for how much. RFIs are tracked, variations are managed fairly, and changes are documented properly – no ifs, buts, or maybes.
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What we actually do for builders
81 North is led by Anthony Boyce, with over 20 years in the built environment. That includes eight years in structural engineering practice, five years in planning consultancy, time at global property firm Savills, and over a decade as an active property developer. Alongside him is Grant Hewitt, an entrepreneurial, qualified architect with years of hands-on project experience. Together, we bring nearly 30 years of combined, real-world knowledge.
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Experience that actually counts
How We Help Builders
From Planning Permission Drawings to Building Regulations Approval
Many projects stall after planning because planning permission drawings alone are not sufficient for construction or building control approval.
We regularly take over schemes at this stage, developing planning drawings into robust building regulations drawings that satisfy local authority building control, approved inspectors, and structural engineers.
Our experience across planning consultancy, structural engineering, building surveying and architecture allows us to identify technical risks early and resolve them properly, before they become site problems.
This results in:
Faster building regulations approval
Fewer technical queries from building control
Smoother progression to site
Reduced risk for builders
We Know That Certainty Matters…
We’ve seen it too many times: a £100k build with a £100k budget, no contingency, and one unforeseen issue brings everything to a halt. Clients run out of money. Builders are left chasing the final 5–10%. Relationships sour. We work hard upfront to tease out every nut, bolt, fixture, and finish so pricing is honest, cashflow is protected, and everyone sleeps at night.
We step in where others step aside…
Too often, builders are handed planning permission drawings that look fine on paper but fall apart the moment work starts on site. Details are missing, junctions aren’t resolved, and critical decisions are left to be “worked out during the build”.
That’s where we come in.
At 81 North Architecture, we regularly step in to pick up projects where others have left off, providing the construction drawings for builders that should have been produced from the start. We take planning-stage information and translate it into clear, coordinated technical drawings that are suitable for pricing, building regulations approval, and construction on site.
Our role is to bridge the gap between planning approval and practical delivery, ensuring builders have the information they actually need to build with confidence.
Construction Drawings Built for Site, Not Guesswork
We specialise in construction drawings for builders, focusing on buildability, clarity, and coordination. Every drawing is produced with the realities of construction in mind, not just planning compliance.
Our construction drawing packages typically include:
Detailed working drawings for construction
Fully coordinated building regulations drawings
Junction details, sections, and dimensions that remove ambiguity
Clear scope definition to support accurate pricing
Drawings that reduce RFIs, variations, and disputes
By resolving technical issues upfront, we help builders avoid costly delays, misinterpretation on site, and uncomfortable conversations later in the project.
Not Just Drawings. Proper Backup.
When things get complicated, you need more than drawings, you need support.
We act as a trusted technical partner for builders, advising on planning strategy, building regulations, and construction detailing, so you’re never left carrying design risk alone.
We’re here to help you build smarter, avoid disputes, and deliver projects that work for everyone involved.
If you want clearer drawings, fewer disputes, and projects that stay fair for everyone involved, get in touch with
