Building construction is an expensive project and it’s important you do it right. By involving professionals in your property construction, you will ensure that all due processes are observed and adherence to standard procedures which could add to the value of your property. If your home is not built right, it can develop major structural defects or worse still, a collapse.
When building your home, you should make sure you contact the following professionals:
Architect
The role of the architect is to plan, design, and oversee your building construction. The architect will produce the building plan for your home based on your preferences and in line with stipulated building regulations. After producing the building plan, they test the feasibility of the plan using Computer Aided Designs (CAD). Once the plan is feasible, the architect works with other building experts to make sure the plan is strictly adhered to and he also resolves any problem that might arise during the building construction. Architects play a very important role in every stage of your building from start to finish and if you want a well-built house, you definitely need an Architect.
Quantity Surveyor
The quantity surveyor manages all costs relating to your building project by giving you a detailed analysis of the total cost of the building project from the initial calculations to the final figures.
Surveyors are very essential because they help to minimise the costs of your project while still achieving the required standards and quality as specified by statutory building regulations. The analysis they provide helps you to know if you can afford the building project or not. Quantity surveyors also keep track of any variations to the construction that may affect the project cost and they will give you appropriate advice.
Estate Surveyor and Valuer
The Estate Surveyor and Valuer is probably the first professional you might get involved with during the course of your building project. They will give you advice on the best site locations for your building project, conduct a survey of the land and carry out a feasibility appraisal of the entire building project. The Estate surveyor will work closely with other professionals towards ensuring that you building is properly constructed.
Civil Engineer
Civil engineers are very important in any building project. They conduct tests to have an understanding of the local geology and soil conditions and develop a structural system that is compatible with the building architecture and is capable of withstanding pressure from environmental and occupancy loads. They are involved in the planning, scheduling and inspection of construction, including testing and interpretation of tests. They are also involved in the site layout and the selection of construction methods with strict adherence to construction safety.
Electrical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer is also very important in your construction project. They design, interpret and implement the electrical plans of your building. They supervise the electricians handling all the electrical works and they also make sure all safety and quality requirements are met. They also work with other professionals on site to ensure your building is well constructed.
The professionals above are all important if you want your house to be properly constructed. Their services might come at an extra cost but it’s definitely worth it in the long run.
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