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The Architect's Proposal: Project communication begins with a well prepared agreement for archtectural services.
It will put forth a systemized program for the project, and describe the roles and responsibilities of the major participants, the Owner, the Architect, and the Contractor(s).
Each party has their own initial expectations.
The only way to actually manage those expectation is if they are clearly defined.
Thus the Owner/Architect agreement serves as a project "guide book."
Contractors must have access to this guide book beginning with estimating phases.
It will put forth a systemized program for the project, and describe the roles and responsibilities of the major participants, the Owner, the Architect, and the Contractor(s).
Each party has their own initial expectations.
The only way to actually manage those expectation is if they are clearly defined.
Thus the Owner/Architect agreement serves as a project "guide book."
Contractors must have access to this guide book beginning with estimating phases.
Attention to all the little details ensures that the significant items are never forgotten.
There is an old adage which applies "if you have ten minutes to cut down a tree, spend the first nine minutes sharpening the saw."
There is too much emotion and money at stake to "just wing it.".
Teamwork results in the best projects.
The Owner, Architect, and Contractor(s) working together produce results that are on-time, on-budget, and well designed.
Contractors should be empowered to provide valued input and to demonstrate the best of their trade expertise.
There is an old adage which applies "if you have ten minutes to cut down a tree, spend the first nine minutes sharpening the saw."
There is too much emotion and money at stake to "just wing it.".
Teamwork results in the best projects.
The Owner, Architect, and Contractor(s) working together produce results that are on-time, on-budget, and well designed.
Contractors should be empowered to provide valued input and to demonstrate the best of their trade expertise.
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