07-28-2014, 05:17 AM
Working with an architect, especially one who is well respected and experienced and has many years in designing homes, facilities and structures can be a real positive experience as their knowledge and your wishes work together in creating the home or building you want.
An architect will consider many things, including the structure, orientation, energy efficiency, furnishing and location in their designs. Once all the basics have been decided, you can create a budget in which they can work. In the early stages, the architect will work towards creating different designs that get the most out of the space available and cut down on ideas that turn out to be inefficient or cost consuming for your needs.
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This is certainly one of the blessings of having an experienced architect as they know more than structures, but materials as well. For example, the type of flooring that you use is vital towards the expense of the entire building or home. An architect can suggest materials that do what you want, yet save you lacs of Rupees over your previous ideas. In this case, they are invaluable in helping you properly design a home or structure within budget. Plus, you can trust their advice since they are not allowed to receive any commissions from businesses that he or she recommends, so the only interest they have is you.
How to Negotiate several contracts of construction
One of the most important aspects of working with an architect is the negotiation process through contracts. This means that they will provide working drawing, all specifications and any connections with authorities in order to present to you what they have to offer.
The drawings will show you in detail what you are buying from the building company which will include a number of items from the set-out dimensions to the locations of doors and windows and the like. By having exact drawings and materials that are suggested, you can not only ask a builder what it will cost, but how much to add any variations to the overall design. It’s better to know early on rather than after construction has already started.
You can also shop around your drawings to other builders and get estimates that you can use to make the best informed decision about who will build on your property. However, if you are using a “design and build” architect firm and company, then you do not have that flexibility. It is important to keep flexibility and shop around because the prices may be widely different between builders.
If you use your own trades-people to do or oversee the work, then having the right architectural designs will allow the building to proceed with more confidence. If everyone is on the same page, then it helps make the work go faster and more efficiently. This is because the required people in the right skill sets can be hired, the materials are purchased and the work proceeds based on a singular plan until completed.
Of course, you will need to have any plans approved by the local authorities which is much easier thanks to the licensed architect who takes all of that into account when designing your structure.
Finding the Right Contractor for your Residence
Finally, you have to have someone execute the building process which usually falls to a company that constructs houses or facilities. The architect can suggest a number of qualified builders who have constructed homes of their design before.
The Proper Contracts are Drawn Up: You will need to draw up contracts that already meet legal approval so that you and the builder are following the law. It is much easier to start within the legal boundaries instead of finding out too late in the process that something is amiss.
Be sure to discuss the time in which the project needs to start so that it is in the contract. Plus, the conditions for any time extensions need to be made as well. Basically, the more you can plan ahead and put it into the contract, the better.
Payment: In most cases, the contractor will be paid gradually for the work that they accomplish. This helps the contractor make the payroll and pay any fees that are necessary to complete the work. Make sure that you are paying for the work that is accomplished and not just the time that passes. However, if there are any variations to the original plans that are introduced, you may need to allow time for that, especially if it comes later in the process. The earlier you can address such issues, the less friction there will be between you and the builder.
defect liability period for contractor
The liability period for defects will include the Architect surveying and making any notes of inherent defects in construction which are usually revolve around cracks in the concrete floors, doors and windows that jam, gutters that are not level and so forth. The builder is liable for these defects and must fix them until the Architect issues a “Final Certificate” which states that all the proper work has been completed. At this point, your formal relationship with the architect is over, however they will often stay in touch over time to see if the project is a long-term success.
An architect will consider many things, including the structure, orientation, energy efficiency, furnishing and location in their designs. Once all the basics have been decided, you can create a budget in which they can work. In the early stages, the architect will work towards creating different designs that get the most out of the space available and cut down on ideas that turn out to be inefficient or cost consuming for your needs.
How to Save Money :
This is certainly one of the blessings of having an experienced architect as they know more than structures, but materials as well. For example, the type of flooring that you use is vital towards the expense of the entire building or home. An architect can suggest materials that do what you want, yet save you lacs of Rupees over your previous ideas. In this case, they are invaluable in helping you properly design a home or structure within budget. Plus, you can trust their advice since they are not allowed to receive any commissions from businesses that he or she recommends, so the only interest they have is you.
How to Negotiate several contracts of construction
One of the most important aspects of working with an architect is the negotiation process through contracts. This means that they will provide working drawing, all specifications and any connections with authorities in order to present to you what they have to offer.
The drawings will show you in detail what you are buying from the building company which will include a number of items from the set-out dimensions to the locations of doors and windows and the like. By having exact drawings and materials that are suggested, you can not only ask a builder what it will cost, but how much to add any variations to the overall design. It’s better to know early on rather than after construction has already started.
You can also shop around your drawings to other builders and get estimates that you can use to make the best informed decision about who will build on your property. However, if you are using a “design and build” architect firm and company, then you do not have that flexibility. It is important to keep flexibility and shop around because the prices may be widely different between builders.
If you use your own trades-people to do or oversee the work, then having the right architectural designs will allow the building to proceed with more confidence. If everyone is on the same page, then it helps make the work go faster and more efficiently. This is because the required people in the right skill sets can be hired, the materials are purchased and the work proceeds based on a singular plan until completed.
Of course, you will need to have any plans approved by the local authorities which is much easier thanks to the licensed architect who takes all of that into account when designing your structure.
Finding the Right Contractor for your Residence
Finally, you have to have someone execute the building process which usually falls to a company that constructs houses or facilities. The architect can suggest a number of qualified builders who have constructed homes of their design before.
The Proper Contracts are Drawn Up: You will need to draw up contracts that already meet legal approval so that you and the builder are following the law. It is much easier to start within the legal boundaries instead of finding out too late in the process that something is amiss.
Be sure to discuss the time in which the project needs to start so that it is in the contract. Plus, the conditions for any time extensions need to be made as well. Basically, the more you can plan ahead and put it into the contract, the better.
Payment: In most cases, the contractor will be paid gradually for the work that they accomplish. This helps the contractor make the payroll and pay any fees that are necessary to complete the work. Make sure that you are paying for the work that is accomplished and not just the time that passes. However, if there are any variations to the original plans that are introduced, you may need to allow time for that, especially if it comes later in the process. The earlier you can address such issues, the less friction there will be between you and the builder.
defect liability period for contractor
The liability period for defects will include the Architect surveying and making any notes of inherent defects in construction which are usually revolve around cracks in the concrete floors, doors and windows that jam, gutters that are not level and so forth. The builder is liable for these defects and must fix them until the Architect issues a “Final Certificate” which states that all the proper work has been completed. At this point, your formal relationship with the architect is over, however they will often stay in touch over time to see if the project is a long-term success.