From the course: Optimizing the Architect-Contractor Relationship

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Key roles and responsibilities

Key roles and responsibilities

In the construction industry, two roles are critical to the successful completion of any project: the architect and the contractor. While both professionals share the ultimate goal of bringing a client's vision to life, they approach the project from different perspectives, bringing unique skills, expertise, and responsibilities. For a project to reach its full potential, architects and contractors must understand and appreciate each other's roles, aligning their goals and fostering a collaborative spirit. The architect is often the first professional brought onto a construction project. From the onset, they play a pivotal role, transforming the client's ideas and needs into a cohesive design that balances aesthetics, functionality, and feasibility. While every architect has their style and creative approach, this role is defined by deep commitment to understanding the client's vision and translating that into a design. Architects work closely with clients to understand their needs…

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