30. Stay In Your Lane: When to Hire Your Architect, Engineers & Specialty Consultants
Oct 19, 2022
Episode Highlights:
Why it's no longer only an architect working on designing your project.
What goes into determining how complex a project will be?
Importance of good collaboration and communication in the construction industry.
What is the difference between architects and civil engineers?
Breck's project highlight of the week: Empire Home and Guest House
“Everyone has a specific role and you have to value what they are good at.”
-Breck Crandell (Director of Design, TSI)
Show notes:
0:30 - Introduction to Episode 30.
1:54 - Breck’s project highlight of the week: Empire Home and Guest House
4:39 - Why you need more than just an architect on your project.
8:30 - What defines a master builder and why they are no longer a thing.
10:31 - First step for working on a project is determining how complex the development will be.
11:28 - Architects versus civil engineers: who is responsible for what aspects of a building.
15:48 - Insight on stamp and sealing.
17:53 - Internet of Things Technology (INT).
19:14 - The more complex your project means the more specialists you will need to be involved.
21:57 - The more consultants you can get from one place the better off your project will be.
24:10 - Why good collaboration and communication will save you time and money.
26:05 - Concluding thoughts for Episode 30.
Supplementary Episode:
Episode 16. FAQ: How We Collaborate With Other Architects
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