Construction Law
Ways Architects Help Keep a Construction Project Under Budget Part 3
As we have discussed in the first and second sections of this article, architects can positively impact projects beyond just the design phase. Although primarily focused on crafting the concept of a project, architects are essential to the building process when the design needs to be modified for cost-effective reasons. Working with an architect that is willing and able to adapt their design to suit the project’s needs can be the difference between being over or under budget by completion.
Resolving Issues
Construction projects rely on many moving parts to complete an assignment effectively and efficiently. Regardless of how competent the professionals are on a construction project, they will inevitably run into certain problems. Although conflicts unavoidably occur, discovering solutions to these problems is critical. If you are a construction professional that has a construction-related legal problem, contact a Miami construction litigation attorney today.
Visiting the Location
The client may require that the architect periodically inspects the building process before completion. This can be quite the balancing act for the architect that must provide their client with the necessary intel they need, but without creating a rift with the contractor in the process. If in this situation, it’s best that the architect monitors the workplace in a noninvasive way and keeps brief notes that can be reported back to the client. In other words, it’s best that the architect doesn’t come off as an inspector performing an audit of the work. These details can still be effectively delivered to the client but will not upset the contractor in the process.
Key Attributes of Problem Solving
When architects need to navigate through any hindrances to a project, the following attributes can greatly benefit them:
Unbiased: In order to create solutions, the architect must be willing to find a middle ground with the contractor to create a cost-effective solution for the design of the project. Sometimes this means that the original design needs to be adjusted to meet the right resolution for the client.
Accommodating: Similarly, the architect must always be considerate of the needs of the contractor. An architect that analyzes the building materials and the building process can save the client a lot of money even in the design phase.
Communicative: It’s important for an architect to succinctly advise contractors on the best practices to resolve an issue. An architect that can clearly and effectively communicate can be invaluable to a project as information is not misinterpreted. This results in precise work that saves the client money.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only. This information does not constitute legal advice, is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as legal advice for your specific factual pattern or situation.