One of the most important – and contentious – relationships that an architect has is the relationship with the contractor, or builder. In a recent study, the AIA and AGC set out to “uncover what makes the architect-contractor relationship work – and what causes others to break down or fail.” Get our key takeaways here, plus find out ways you can improve your relationship with your contractor.
Richard FitzGerald is the director of Richard FitzGerald Architects, a small architecture firm that primarily focuses on residential projects. FitzGerald started his firm in 2018 after working for Melbourne-based NTF Architecture for more than eight years. Archibiz: How did you know when you were ready to break off on your own? FitzGerald: I suppose I always … Continued
We recently hosted a dinner with architects and builders to unpack the relationship and understand what each party expects from the other from time of tender through to delivery of a project. Read our top three tips for fostering a relationship that you’ll want to continue after the project is completed.