One of the most dominant myths in the residential construction industry is that you should start your building journey with an architect and then once you have plans, engage a builder. While this is very possible, it’s not the best way of ensuring the success of your project – just as avocado and toast and chips and salsa form a perfect duo, builders and architects always work best when paired together.
Engaging your builder at the same time as your architect means you can benefit from their guidance and professional experience from the very beginning of your project, reducing costs, timelines and stress!
As Melbourne’s trusted home restoration and new home experts, we understand the value of builder-architect collaboration. Here’s why it’s so important.
Everyone on the same page
With both parties engaged from the initial stages of the project, you will benefit from two sources of expertise. Your architect can contribute the creative elements, while your builder can guide on live market pricing, as well as the practicalities of bringing the design to life. From identifying design flaws and potentials for delays, a builder’s expert eye can make a huge difference to the end result.
Having your builder and architect collaborate is also a key opportunity to identify and implement new techniques, materials and approaches, potentially saving you time and money.
Budget
One of the most important elements of any build is controlling your budget. Collaboration between an architect and designer is the best way to ensure no blowout down the line, as your design will be accurately costed from the very early stages. It will also prevent the chance of any design problems popping up during the build – an inevitable cause of delays and additional costs. By giving themselves more time and space to identify any potential problems, they are giving your project the best chance of success.
Communication
A project as big as building a new home isn’t going to get very far without strong lines of communication. This is where embracing a collaborative spirit really becomes important – by establishing a clear dialogue between builder and architect, decisions can be made quicker and unforeseen issues dealt with more easily in order to avoid delays. Clear communication also narrows the potential for misunderstandings throughout the project, which can only have a negative effect on the process of building your new home.
Timelines
The planning process is exciting, but can also take a while! Streamline this process by inviting your architect and builder to work together from those first stages, getting you steps closer to your dream home. Not only will it improve processes and reduce the time needed, it will also ensure all parties are feeling confident and comfortable with the task at hand. Knowing that your architect and builder are content working together will also reduce your overall stress, resulting in a seamless journey to your new home.
At Secon Constructions, we have well established relationships with the best local architects allowing us to create remarkable homes. Get in contact with us today to start your home building journey.
