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One important point is that the services you contract with the architect may require the services of other consultants. I recommend contracting with them directly to maintain knowledge and control over the outside service provider’s work and progress.
Assuming the project moves forward, and you and the architect have executed the contracts, the next phase will be all about communication. The best, most efficient projects I’ve been associated with have been ones where the design team holds weekly meetings and provides progress plans and updates for review.
With so many moving parts to any design project, keeping everyone in- formed is always a top priority. When well executed, it speeds up the process and delivers far better outcomes.
Once the design and development phase is complete, the construction documents get under way. At this point, it is the architect who should control the consultants and keep the lawyers and lender informed of all progress. As a ring leader for the design and construction side of the project, all information needs to funnel through the architect to maintain control and ensure that no deviation to the schedule and