Architects must continue to participate in the construction of the house, as they can provide information and provide an interpretation of the adaptation of the elements of the project to the budget/cost of a House; it’s only possible if there is open communication between the architect and the contractor. Here we will discuss in more detail ways that architects can save time and money before and during the construction of the house and best practices for communication, site visits, and problem-solving.
Saving Money Before and During Construction Stage:
One of the critical ways Architects can contribute to economic and efficient construction is to anticipate the construction phase and consider the contractor’s perspective from the planning phase’s outset.
The architect knows what the contractor needs during the construction phase and helps keep the project within budget. Other proactive measures that can help Architects reduce construction costs during the design phase include building profitable construction projects and finding affordable building materials. The changes made during the design stage are much less expensive than the changes made during the construction stage.
Therefore, Architects need to note all options to reduce the cost of innovation.
Follow Top Communication Practice: RFIs:
Open and transparent communication is crucial for the management of construction projects and, ultimately, a construction project’s success. Considering the contractor’s prospects, openness and active listening during communication, architects can articulate questions, concerns, and solutions more effectively and build better relationships.
The RFI (Request for Information) is an essential element of communication in home construction management. RFI is the best method to keep contact between architects and contractors organised and reliable.
Visiting the Site during Construction Stage:
The architects must visit the workplace during the construction phase. The best course of action that architects should follow during visits is an observation rather than inspection. The architects observe the work progress of the contractor and communicate this to the client.
Follow Best Practices for Problem Solving:
The traditional design-bid-build way to house construction projects, where contractors suggest proposed projects, can put the architect and contractor in an unfavourable relationship, making problem-solving difficult.
Architects will always use the best practices to minimize the negative impact of this sometimes tricky relationship and be more productive in solving work-related issues:
Keep the communication channels open:
It would help if you did not underestimate the importance of open and effective communication. If a problem occurs, be sure to communicate openly with the contractors to find the best solution.
Consider the requirements of all the concerned parties:
When problems occur in the workplace, think beyond design requirements. Consider customer needs and how this issue can affect everyone involved to bring life to the building concept.
Stay open-minded:
Many people are reluctant to make changes after creating a plan. However, both the architect and the building contractor must keep an open mind when making solutions to any problems during house/building construction.
While architects can minimize potential problems through a proactive approach, there are inevitably some problems. In these cases, best practices such as economic planning, open communication, and a collaborative problem-solving approach will help make the final project a success.
