Lizzie and Joe’s Design and Build Therapy - Episode 6:
“Help! Who do I need to help me build my project and what is a consultant team?”
Who - Lizzie Fraher & Joe Fraher
Description - Lizzie and Joe are a husband and wife pair of Architects who run Fraher & Findlay - an architecture, build and joinery company in South London, and have been designing and building projects together for the past 15 years. Lizzie is a featured Architect on BBC2’s building show - “Your Home Made Perfect”.
Building Your Team: Expert Consultants for Your Construction Project
Are you planning a construction project but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities? Episode 6 is here to guide you through the maze of building experts you'll need to ensure your project is built legally, safely, and to your specifications. Whether you're planning a small house extension or a larger, more complex project, we've got you covered.
Key Topics Covered:
The Essential Team for Small House Extensions
Who are the key players?
When should you bring them on board?
Expanding Your Team for Larger Projects
What additional experts might you need?
How do their roles contribute to your project's success?
The Architect's Role in Team Building
How can an architect help assemble the right team?
What if you're not using an architect?
Spotlight on Key Consultants:
Structural Engineers
When do you need one, and what do they do?
Is a structural engineer always necessary?
Building Control Consultants
What's their role in light of The Building Safety Act?
Party Wall Surveyors
When are they required, and how do you find one?
CDM Consultants
What's their role in managing health and safety?
Planning Consultants
How can they help with challenging planning environments?
Quantity Surveyors
How do they assist with project costing?
MEP Engineers
What's their role in your project?
Practical Advice:
How consultants typically charge their fees
Why investing in consultants can save you money in the long run
Tips for selecting the right consultants for your project
Bonus Section:
We'll also discuss the pros and cons of sliding pocket doors and how to implement them effectively in your design.
Homework:
If you are working on a building project:
When working on a building project, consider the professional associations of each consultant to understand their deliverables and qualifications.
If you have a preferred contractor, they may have a team of professionals such as structural engineers and building control consultants.
Before finalising, make sure that they have the necessary chartership and recommendations.
Also, confirm that they have experience in projects similar to yours, whether residential or commercial.
Q&A
Sliding pocket doors, are they any good? Do they work? When do you use them? How do you implement them?
You need to select the appropriate system for them. A cheap system would not be reliable. The sliding gear system, soft glaze, and frame system are all robust and of good quality.
The door leads are efficient in terms of space, aesthetically appealing when concealed within their pocket, and do not obstruct the view from one room to another.
Links:
RIBA guide to working with an Architect: www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-…e-an-architect
Federation of Master Builders: www.fmb.org.uk/
Video consultations with Lizzie - ffconsultations.myshopify.com
Fraher & Findlay website:www.fraherandfindlay.com
Fraher & Findlay instagram - www.instagram.com/fraherandfindlay/?hl=en
Lizzie Fraher instagram: www.instagram.com/lizziefraherarchitect/?hl=en
Upcoming in Podcast 7: “Help! How to consider my budget for a building project and how to plan my cashflow?”
