In construction, the general contractor oversees the project and coordinates subcontractors, ensuring everything stays on schedule. The architect designs the building, focusing on aesthetics and functionality, and assembles a team of specialists. The owner’s representative ensures the project aligns with the owner’s expectations. A third-party waterproofing consultant is crucial for expert guidance on building envelope systems, ensuring they are designed and installed correctly to prevent future issues.
It’s unreasonable to expect an architect, without specific experience and engineering disciplines represented, to design and execute a watertight building envelope correctly. Just as a general contractor must hire trades with professional training and at least five years of experience on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, the architect must engage professional disciplines with relevant experience. Ownership should not expect the architect to design the building envelope independently.
Contact us for a thorough peer review if you’re unsure about your project’s waterproofing design and quality.
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