The last week of last year we talked about the Quantity Surveyor. We write about What is a surveyor and its functions. Today we talk about another building agent, the Architect. We see what an Architect does and what he does together with the Quantity Surveyor. Because in the building your own house The combination of these two professionals is essential. Whether doubts and fears disappear depends largely on the teamwork of both.
What is an Architect
We are facing the professional in charge of developing building projects. His work begins with the original concept or idea until the keys are handed over. Sometimes it may happen that the Architect who has developed the project is not the one who carries out the Architect's work management. It is something atypical but there is a possibility that it is so.
The Architect is the professional who must combine the beauty of the design with its constructive solidity. He is responsible for making something aesthetically beautiful and efficient at the same time. The choice of materials and construction solutions that will shape the building depends on it. Without a doubt, they are people of great creativity and at the same time they combine great technical knowledge. Not in vain are they the authors of the work execution projects with which our buildings are built.
Architect, construction management
When we address the Article of the Quantity Surveyor we refer to the functions granted to him by the LOE. There we saw that the Quantity Surveyor is assigned the mission of Work Execution Director. In the same way, the Architect has reserved the mission of Construction management. We already know this right away and without having much knowledge, the truth is that it seems that we are talking about the same thing. But there are no differences between the two roles. Roles that are complementary to each other, which is why it is necessary for the Architect and Quantity Surveyor to function as a team during the execution of the work. Not in vain do they make up what we know as Faculty Management. Let's see what the LOE says about each of its functions:
- about Construction management, says that it is about the direction of the development of the work. In the technical and urban aspects. Taking care that this execution is in accordance with the execution project. At the time of complying with the subsequent building permit granted by the City Council. And of course with compliance with the contract signed with the client.
- Regarding the management of work execution, he says that it is about the material execution of the work. As well as the control of both quantitative and qualitative construction. And quality control of what was executed.
In short…
In order for us to understand the role of both professionals, we must imagine the Architect on a higher level. With a broader vision of all aspects of the execution of the work. From aesthetic, technical, environmental or urban aspects. In the next plane is the Quantity Surveyor who controls the detail of the work. The first has a broad vision of the execution, while the second checks that each specific matter is carried out in a timely manner.
Architect and Quantity Surveyor, a necessary combination
The team formed by the Architect and Quantity Surveyor during the execution of the work is essential. Project Management is the extension of the property interests during the execution of the work. They must ensure that everything is carried out in the way it is stated in the execution project. Project that in turn has been prepared by the Architect based on the needs of the property. Translating this project into the reality of the work is a primary function. At that point the Architect will have the global vision of the execution while the Quantity Surveyor will be in the detail of the work actions.
Generally, the joint work of both begins even in office work. The development of execution projects usually has the participation of the Quantity Surveyor. In making decisions about the different solutions to specific issues of the work. Also in the preparation of the budget and measurements of the work. The truth is that their functions are complementary and one without the other would not make sense.
