NEW BUILD PROJECTS: CONSULTATION IS KING

摘要

Mark Hillier, BYL Group Surveyor, says it makes sense to consult people who could have an impact on your project as early as possible in the design process. He provides some examples of the possible consequences if you don't and suggests who should be on your 'A List'. The design stage is a crucial part of any new building project and decisions made at this time can have a huge impact on the final outcome. But several parties vital to the process often get overlooked, even though their input could save a lot of time and trouble, not to mention cost. It is never easy to foresee problems with new building projects, so it makes sense to consult those whose involvement may have an impact as early as possible in a bid to save time and money later. But whilst some architects consider early input on complex schemes essential, so they can get the best and most economical solutions from the design, others continue to ignore this vital information resource.