1. project members n related terms

• Building services


  • Plumbing
  • Thermal comfort
  • Ventilation
  • Electricity
  • Building services in energy-efficient buildings
• Client


  The customer and the most important member of the project team
• Architect


  Translates the client's ideas into an acceptable design and produces a building that meets the client's needs
• Parties involved in a construction project

  • Client
  • Architect
  • Quantity surveyor
  • Clerk of works
  • Civil engineer
• Architect characteristics


  • Strives for ecological, sustainable design
  • Requires creative skills
  • Requires thorough understanding of materials, construction techniques and their application on site
  • Must be able to manage a project team
  • Must maintain a clear overview of operations and cost
• Differences in relations between team members and responsibilities across Europe

  • In Germany, client commissions a single party (architect or engineer) to perform cost planning, design and supervision work
  • In UK, architectural work is divided and taken care of by 2-3 parties (architect, quantity surveyor, clerk of works)
  • In civil engineering, client usually only has a contract with the civil engineer
• Structural engineer


  Responsible for structural design of buildings
• Structural engineer characteristics


  • Offers advice on structural design from foundations to roof
  • Responsible for structural stability and thermal insulation calculation
  • Provides advice, specifications, design and monitoring of structure related work
• Quantity surveyor (QS)


  Client representative and Responsible for financial management of a project
• Other consultants that may be part of the design team

  • Building services engineer
  • Landscape architect
  • Interior designer
• Building contractor


  • Responsible for turning architect's design into reality
  • Usually selected by competitive tender
  • Has a contract directly with the client
  • May be a general contractor or several independent contractors
• Contract manager


  Responsible for management of the project
• Site agent


  Has control over all construction processes on site
• Clerk of works


  Client's representative on site and Responsible for checking materials and workmanship conform to contract documents
• In the UK, the RIBA offers standard forms for the appointment of architects, and the ICE offers contracts for civil engineers
• Architects qualifications


  • Must register with a professional association
  • Must have adequate qualifications and practical experience
  • Must follow a code of conduct that regulates professional conduct and practice
• Disciplinary proceedings


  Possible result of not complying with the code of conduct