Why would you employ an Architect?
An architect is a building designer. They train for 7 years (as much as a doctor) to understand design within the built environment. They are skilled in many areas including; building design, planning policy, building regulations, building contracts and construction law to name a few. With such a high skill base why would you employ any other professional to design your building? Here are five very good reasons to employ an architect on your next building project:
1. Creativity. An architect sees opportunities that can improve your property both financially and through the quality of space. They are problem solvers, trained to find solutions. Architects look at the bigger picture and design space specifically to your needs.
2. An architect can handle the paperwork on your behalf to save you from having to negotiate the planning maze or try to understand the building regulations. They can also advise you on any other professionals you may need for your project.
3. Architects are trained professionals governed by a code of conduct. Every architect is registered with the ARB (architects registration board). Some are also members of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects). Both organisations have a code of conduct for members to abide by. These codes are created to protect you as the customer and ensure you get the highest quality service from your architect.
4. Architects can support you while your project is being built. They can act on your behalf with great construction knowledge to ensure quality is being delivered by the builder too. They can provide routine valuation certificates (sometimes with the aid of a Quantity Surveyor) to ensure you are not overpaying for the work completed on site.
5. An architect will consider the design quality of a space through a number of factors; how the space is intended to be used, site constraints, planning policy, best construction practice, what materials would be best to use and how to control costs.
BBD Architects are a RIBA Chartered Architects practice. It provides the highest level of design and architect services to its clients. Working primarily in the residential sector they also support commercial projects and historic & listed buildings. The personal one-to-one service brings a tailored service to each individual client maximising the potential of their project.
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