In this article The gap between drawing and building 2 min read
Most people who build a home in India hire an architect for the drawings and a separate contractor for the construction. It works, but it also creates a gap between the two, and that gap is where many problems start.
The gap between drawing and building
When design and construction are handled by different people, every question on site has to travel back and forth. Is this beam size correct? Can this window move by a foot? Who pays if the drawing and the site do not match? Each answer takes time, and sometimes the client ends up in the middle.
What changes with one team
A design-build team plans, draws and builds under one roof. The architects, engineers and site team talk every day, so problems are solved before they reach you.
- One point of contact. You call one person, not three.
- Fewer surprises. The people who design it know what it will cost to build.
- Faster decisions. Site questions are answered in hours, not weeks.
- Clear responsibility. If something is not right, there is no one else to blame.
When the people who draw it also build it, the outside and the inside fit together.
When separate teams can still work
If you already have an architect you trust, or a contractor you have worked with for years, keeping them is perfectly reasonable. In that case, invest in very detailed drawings and agree in writing who decides what on site.
How to decide
Ask yourself how much time you can spend coordinating. If you are busy, live in another city or simply want peace of mind, one team is usually the easier path. If you enjoy managing the details yourself, separate specialists can work well.
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