Design

At Empower, we take pride in our technical expertise but above all, we recognise the greater value that comes from delivering design solutions within a collaborative framework. We believe the best outcomes are achieved when stakeholders are actively involved throughout the process. That’s why we prioritise collaboration with clients, technical experts, regulators, construction contractors, end users and long-term custodians of the developments we help bring to life.

Our process begins with a thorough front-end engagement to develop a clear and considered project brief. While we regularly respond to stated client requirements, our approach involves a detailed interrogation at project initiation to ensure both explicit and implicit objectives are captured. With this strong foundation, our project managers and engineers work seamlessly alongside our modelling, drafting and BIM teams to deliver integrated, buildable designs.

We use market-leading design platforms supported by a robust IT infrastructure that has demonstrated long-term resilience. All design models and documentation are maintained within secure, version-controlled databases to ensure quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of a project. Where required, we also support the development of common data environments to meet specific client needs.

Visualisation plays a critical role in our design process. From the outset, we focus on achieving early contractor involvement and early client engagement to ensure alignment. We understand that the value of a design lies not only in its technical accuracy but also in its constructibility and ability to gain regulatory approval. To support this, we tailor visualisation outputs to suit the needs of each stakeholder group, ensuring they are accessible, practical and aligned with project requirements.