Friday, November 30, 2012

Designs And Drafting Up Plans: Consultants In Interior Design

By Anne Torres


There are times when a design company will need help of professionals who are not part of the firm. In order to assist with the completion of the organization's various projects, a Singapore interior design establishment may hire architects, electrical engineers, lighting designers, mechanical consultants, and other contractors.

Such technical consultants may contribute to the development by providing advice or discussing how parts of the venture will be carried out. For instance, to make sure that the code requirements for a large, complex project are met, a design company may hire a codes consultant. It would fall on him or her to outline the details and to assess the illustrations, and attest that these meet codes compliance. Based on a number of factors, such as the technical consultant's forte, the various laws implemented within the jurisdiction, and other requirements of a particular project, a technical advisor might be called upon to do the following duties:

Being hired as a subconsultant or subcontractor of the design firm.

Contributing as a subconsultant or subcontractor directly paid by the client.

Preparing the required illustrations to be used to get licenses.

In some situations, drawing up plans that may be integrated with the construction documents.

Rendering on-site guidance during construction and installation during the different stages of the project.

Providing professional advice to the interior designer as to the essential courses of action needed for smaller projects.

Giving other practical help related to his or her specialization.

Pursuing a working relationship with technical professionals would greatly benefit small interior design firms. Hiring these consultants on a per-project scheme would also be advisable, similar to when a potential client would employ interior designers. Larger firms often have advisors included in their regular staff. Interior designers should acknowledge their need for the assistance of these technical professionals.

Other than architects, and electrical engineers, interior designers in Singapore may also hire contractors, landscape architects, interior plantscapers, computer-aided drafting professionals, acoustical engineers and a wide range of other consultants.

Design companies require professional assistance in preparing documents, licenses, and other related activities for their projects. Neglecting to do so would be detrimental to the completion of the project. Moreover, it could leave the company open to various risks, such as having lawsuits filed against by their clients.




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