Q: What services can I expect from the architect? Can the services be limited to a certain stage?
A: The extent of services is agreed up front. Services can be provided as full services or as partial services to suit client needs (View Services).
Q: What are the advantages of using an architect
A: Architects have appropriate training and experience to design, coordinate and manage the building process. Architects provide independent advice allowing the client to obtain competitive prices from builders based on detailed design and documentation of the project. An architect can enhance the value of your building and may produce significant savings to the overall project cost.
Q: Does the architect supervise the work of the builder
A. It is important to distinguish between supervision, inspection and contract management. The builder is required under the contract with the client to supervise the work on-site. Depending on the services agreement, the architect may administer the contract and carry out inspection from time to time to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the design. The architect will check the quality of the work and deal with any defects that may occur.