Essential Factors to Consider Before Hiring an Architectural Firm

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Essential Factors to Consider Before Hiring an
Architectural Firm
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What is The Architects Role to the Successful
Execution of a Construction Project?

• An architects role is central to the
  successful execution of a construction project.
  Whether it is a residential property, commercial
  building, an infrastructural facility or any such
  occupant structure, an architects vision and his
  design eventually gets translated into a
  building.
• As a client, it is in your best interests, to
  negotiate important factors like the scope of
  services, an architects responsibilities and
  your expectations, projected time period,
  architects fees and your proposed budget. Based
  on these negotiations, architects and clients can
  settle upon an agreement and outline a contract.

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Role of Design Architect

• Maintaining transparency and setting
  expectations, allows the architect to define his
  roles and work accordingly. Ideally, an
  architects responsibilities involve
  Architectural drafting and design. However, an
  architect can don multiple roles as a consultant,
  coordinator, technical manager and a design
  architect across the lifecycle of a project.

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How to Choose an Architect?
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How to Choose an Architect?

• Now, Architectural Design and Drafting
  Service Provider Firms come in different sizes
  and types, and making the right choice, is
  crucial for the success of your construction
  project.
• How to Choose an Architect?
• How will you know which firm is the best for
  your project? If you are scouting for an
  architectural service provider here are some
  important things that you need to consider.

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Value Propositions to Consider While
Outsourcing Architectural Services

• Effective Communication
• Ability to comprehend and translate client
  requirements
• A suitable and impressive portfolio
• Positive client reviews
• Good understanding of regional and international
  building codes
• 24x7 responsive client service
• Balanced team (The right mix of senior/junior
  architects, CAD experts etc)
• Backed by the right technology

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How to Choose an Architect?

• Make a list of service providers and send
  them mails stating your project requirements and
  request quotations. Based on these quotations
  shortlist those, who you think propose good
  value. Ask these architectural service providers
  to send you their service portfolio. Check out
  the credentials and experience of architects who
  will be working on your project.

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• If possible, send your representative to
  audit the in-house facilities at your service
  providers operational center. If you are a
  developer, real estate agent or a contractor, you
  might want to scout for a firm that is suitable
  for forming a strategic partnership and can work
  on a vast variety of construction projects.
• In this case, you should also make sure that the
  team of architects has the right mix of
  professionals like (home architects, town
  planners, interior designs, landscape designer,
  senior architects, architects who are experts in
  using CAD software etc). It is an added
  advantage, if the firm provides comprehensive
  architectural design and drafting services
  including 3D floor plan design, 3D modeling,
  rendering, animations and walk through.

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Choosing the Right Kind of Architectural Firm

• Out of the many decisions you will take for
  your construction project, choosing the right
  kind of architectural firm is the most important.
  Ask yourself Is it easy to communicate with the
  project coordinator? Will it be comfortable
  working with this firm? If the answer is yes,
  then sign the deal.

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