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Here is what you need to know about Architects and Architectural Services to get the best out of your construction investment

Why are we publishing this information?

Many people do not understand the full benefits of working with an architect, sure they design, but what else?

Your home, it’s probably the biggest purchase & asset you’ll own in your life. It’s your little piece of the world and most of us want to transform our living space into our ideal dream home.  So, when it comes to planning major alterations, extensions, or even building a brand new home, you need to get the very best team together to plan, design, and build your project most efficiently. Recruiting a great architect should therefore be your first point of call.

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What is an Architect?

An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. 

What are Architectural services?

Architectural services include design, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration. Architects also provide a wide variety of services including feasibility studies, architectural programming, and project management.

The following is an outline of services typically offered by architects and their sub-consultants:

  • Project Inception:

The planning of your project starts here. Working together with your architect, you will share your project needs, dreams, and goals.

  • Schematic Design:

During this stage, your architect will begin by preparing preliminary design sketches based on your requirements and budget to explore and illustrate possible options. The architect will review these options with you, pointing out the merits and responding to your input.

  • Design Development:

This stage refines the agreed-upon schematic design for a clearer definition of the scope and quality of the finished project. Further cost projections will determine how closely the design conforms to the budget expectations, or what, if any, adjustments are required.

  • Construction Documents:

When the design concepts have been decided, the architect prepares working drawings and specifications. These are required to obtain building permits and bids, and to guide the contractor in construction.

  • Bidding and Negotiation:

Your architect can advise you on your choice of contractor: usually done by calling for competitive bids. Your architect will help evaluate the bids and select the contractor and prepare the contract between you and the contractor.

  • Construction and Contract Administration:

Your architect will consult with you and advise you during construction. On-site visits will determine if construction is proceeding in general accordance with the contract and that the design, materials, and workmanship meet acceptable standards.

  • Substantial Performance of Construction / Occupancy Certificate: Your architect provides regular progress reports to keep you informed, authorizes staged payments to the contractor, and remains involved until the project is completed.

There are many additional services an Architect can provide including:

  • project management;
  • feasibility studies;
  • site selection;
  • building condition audits;
  • programming;
  • interior design;
  • renderings and promotional materials;
  • full-time site representation;
  • multiple contract preparation.

53 thoughts on “Architectural services”

    1. Nexus Group EPC

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, you are welcome, please always refer to an Architect or an Ingenieur for your construction projects to be on the safe side.
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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, you will need a bachelor degree in architecture to start practicing the profession, there are a lot of engineering schools that can offer you an architecture program, however, to become a seasoned architect you will need certification and continuous learning, well this is another step, you can focus on getting the degree first for now. I hope this is helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email: cedric@nexusgroupepc.com or by WhatsApp: +86 15221019907 for further inquiry or if you need any assistance, we will be more than happy to help and bring you more value. Have a nice day. 🙂

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, indeed Architects can do much more than design and can even work as construction project managers besides all the services listed in the article. Thank you very much for your comment. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email: cedric@nexusgroupepc.com or by WhatsApp: +86 15221019907 for further inquiry or if you need any assistance, we will be more than happy to help and bring you more value. Have a nice day. 🙂

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, thank you very much for your comment. Please always refer to the services of an architect or an engineer for your project designs. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email: cedric@nexusgroupepc.com or by WhatsApp: +86 15221019907 for further inquiry or if you need any assistance, we will be more than happy to help and bring you more value. Have a nice day. 🙂

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, you are welcome. Thank you very much for your comment. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email: cedric@nexusgroupepc.com or by WhatsApp: +86 15221019907 for further inquiry or if you need any assistance, we will be more than happy to help and bring you more value. Have a nice day. 🙂

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  22. indira

    I think I understand more the scope of work of architects, please keep on sharing more about this topic, thank you!

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, you are welcome. Thank you very much for your comment. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email: cedric@nexusgroupepc.com or by WhatsApp: +86 15221019907 for further inquiry or if you need any assistance, we will be more than happy to help and bring you more value. Have a nice day. 🙂

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    1. Nexus Group EPC

      Hello, Architects and Engineers are two complementary professionals you need on your construction project, they both have their own roles and work together to deliver you the most value. Thank you very much for your comment. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email: cedric@nexusgroupepc.com or by WhatsApp: +86 15221019907 for further inquiry or if you need any assistance, we will be more than happy to help and bring you more value. Have a nice day. 🙂

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