Project Management

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Team building, planning and organisation are the core resources on which effective project management is based. Good project management is active, aware and efficient.

We understand clients’ needs vary, so whether you are developing new build, refurbishing an existing structure or working with severe restrictions, you can depend on ArchiFACT’s experienced, professional project management. When quality, time, cost and/or sustainability, are of the essence, effective project management will help to ensure your project is delivered when promised, to the required standard and at the agreed price.

Contract Administration

A trouble-free job is a well-run job.

The objective of good contract administration is to facilitate the smooth transition from concept, through a controlled programme, to satisfactory completion.

A building contract is a vital document as it is a legally-binding commitment between the builder and the client to deliver the project. The architect administers this contract impartially between both parties (client and contractor). The architect will then be responsible for ensuring that the contract documentation is appropriate (there are many different types of contract) and accurate and all items under the contract, such as variations and certificates, are properly signed and issued. He or she will carry out periodic site visits to monitor progress. The architect will make a professional judgment regarding the required frequency of these visits, unless an alternative programme of visits has been agreed with the client.

The day-to-day supervision of the build itself will be the responsibility of the contractor, who is also responsible for ensuring that the structure is built in compliance with the building contract, the planning permission, Building Regulations and Health and Safety requirements.

Supervision

Monitoring Construction

An architect engaged to monitor construction of the project (which should not be confused with contract administration) will be responsible for checking that the construction conforms to the planning permission and Building Regulations and all stages are properly completed to a satisfactory standard of workmanship. This will involve periodic site visits to monitor progress (visually), but will not normally involve the architect in detailed checking of dimensions or testing materials. The contractor, on site, will supervise the work on a day-to-day basis and be responsible for the proper carrying out and completion of construction works and for health and safety provisions on the site.

ArchiFACT can offer more detailed inspection services when required.

If ArchiFACT is neither administering the contract, nor monitoring the construction, we may undertake site visits at the client’s request, in order to advise on progress. In this role of project adviser, it is understood that the architect will be acting for the client, and not in the neutral, impartial role required of a contract administrator.

ArchiFACT can be brought in at any stage to audit, run or manage the project. Where it is desirable to carry out these activities alongside legal proceedings, ArchiFACT can provide the necessary additional skills and procedures.

Good building is the product of a properly thought through design implemented with good workmanship and materials. Ensure you get what you are paying for.

Professional management for a professional result.