ROLE OF AN ARCHITECT IN CONSTRUCTION & BUILD

ENVIRONMENTS

The architectural field is comprised of various size companies that may be

organized utilizing many different project management approaches. There
are, however, many core similarities that can be found throughout almost
all architectural firms. Role of an Architect primarily depends upon the
current phase of project based on the project time schedule of the project.
Following are different phases in which a typical construction project can be
divided into:

1. Design Phase
2. Tendering Phase
3. Construction Phase
4. Handover Phase

Design

Project
Handover Life Tendering

Cycle

Construction

Figure 1
Design Phase:
Design phase starts with receipt of Project brief from the clients,
which need to be analyzed and corrected depending upon the site
analysis and prevalent site conditions. Conceptual drawings and
design look n feel are then prepared based on the client inputs and
presented to the client for approvals.

Project Site Conceptual Design

Brief Analysis Drawings Look n Feel

Figure 2

Tendering Phase:
In this phase an architect is supposed to make Tender Drawings with
Bill of Quantities, both these documents are circulated to contractors
for filling their quotations. Received quotations are to be reviewed
and compared with Architects BOQ and work contacts are finalized.

Tender Bill of Design

Drawings Quantities Look n Feel

Figure 3

Construction Phase:
The Architect's work during the construction phase is usually called
CA (Construction Administration or Contract Administration).In this
phase architect makes “Good for Construction” drawings which are
circulated to contactors for execution of work packages at site. During
this phase they provide clarification about the design and
specifications by responding to RFI's (Request for Information) which
are generally initiated by the builder when something is not clear or
additional information is needed. Another common thing is reviewing
shop drawings, the Architect makes the basic design, but those
fabricators prepare their own more detailed drawings which are used
to construct the work. The Architect reviews them to make sure they
are faithful to their design. Along the same line they will also review
and approve mockups and samples. Architect has to certify
“Contactor’s Bill” at regular interval of time.
 Review
Reviewing Approval of Certifying
GFC- quality of
Shop Mockup's Contractor's
Drawings material and
Drawings and samples Bills
works

Figure 4

Handover Phase:
In this particular stage Site is finally handed over to the client.
Architect’s role is to check the final quality of the site and make a
snag list. Architect also needs to certify final bill of the contractor for
closure of work packages.

Issue Work
Prepare As-Built Certify Final
Completion
Snag List drawings Bills
Certificate

Figure 5