The difficulty in this type of equation is a the cost/effect. Building is one part of that equation, and certainly an important one. I'll preface what I am about to say by letting you know I am not an architect, but I do work with architects.
Firstly, if the concepts aren't right then the project may be off-track from the start. For most proposed developments yield is central to the equation. If an architect can design a yield of three, where a builder might propose a yield of two – for example – then there is probably a good argument for paying for better design.
Where the yield is not important, there may still be a benefit in using an architect. That's because any proposed development project requires a permit (TPP/DA) or it's not a project at all. It has been my experience that architects are best at proposing designs that are attractive and useful, and so usually generate municipal support.
Planning approval is becoming more complex and the use of a (private) town planner, along with an architect (or draftsperson) is becoming more necessary than optional.
Hi Shahin, which draftsman did you use?
I have been recommended to see Residential Logistics in Liverpool.
Do you know if they are good?
I use Phil Waters – I havent heard of the residential logisitics guys, how much are they charging you?
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Shahin
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i'm not sure yet – i'm meeting with them on friday.
how much does Phil charge?
Call him and give him the brief (hopefully you have a brief when meeting either the draftsperson or architect) and get him to give you a free quote. Let me know you do.
Disclaimer – Phil is my architect but he is also a friend of mine.
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No harm in having mates in ivory towers
lol he is the middle of renovating – its hardly an ivory tower!
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I truly agree to most of the opinions but however ,I would recommend a project manager to oversee the whole project in a
professional manner.appointing a project manager saves your time of managing the project and saves you money
I recently did a project of house building and I saved almost 100,000 dollars by appointing. A Melbourne based company
cax building services .i would highly recommend them.they are professional in their dealings and manages project with passion
you could talk to roschy who would help you through ,his email is [email protected].
Reducing the waste and cost are vital in construction management. Your project manager is the key person to direct your architect or designers how they can reduce the wastage and consequently the cost. In the early project briefing you may discuss for option of using recycled materials to replace expensive primary materials. Another significant factor to consider is the waste disposal. You should be able to manage your waste effectively to reduce your cost.
All of these should be tackled in the planning stages.
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