POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

LOPEZ QUEZON BRANCH

BS Architecture Program

ARCH 30283
Professional Practice 1 -
Laws Affecting the Practice
of Architectiure
(Output No.2)

BSARCH-3

Submitted by:

Vargas, Prince Gerald J.

2019-00453-LQ-0

Submitted to:

Arch. Riza Rizalina A. Quincina

Professor
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BS Architecture Program

In a construction project, both the architectural and construction sectors are crucial and
probably the most important factor in developing the society. Contractors are in charge of putting
the actual pieces of the jigsaw together to make an architect's vision a reality. There will be
diverse viewpoints on both sides of this split. If communication is inadequate, such opposing
viewpoints can make an already tough and complicated process, such as a commercial building
project, much more challenging. In any relationship, communication and problem-solving
abilities are crucial. These abilities contribute to the development of a healthy connection. Both
personal and professional relationships are affected by this.

Contractors are frequently the last persons to get involved in building projects, and they
end up performing all of the hard lifting and dirty work. The person or organization who
commissioned the project came up with a spectacular design, putting them in front of the
competition. The architect was employed second, by the owner, to refine that idea and develop a
building plan. Finally, contractors are hired to take an architect's concept and turn it into a
tangible structure.

A good working relationship between the architect and the contractor is essential because
it ensures that the building project runs smoothly from beginning to end. Contractors and
architects who create a positive connection and communicate well can reduce or even eliminate
conflicts, allowing the project to proceed quickly from one phase to the next.

It is unsurprising that architects and contractors occasionally disagree. Architects work

tirelessly to bring their complicated architectural concepts to life. Contractors may not always
succeed in bringing that concept to reality, whether due to cost limits or a lack of artistic
understanding. Contractors, on the other hand, labor tirelessly to oversee a construction project
from start to finish, remaining on schedule and under budget. They may believe that architects
concentrate an excessive level of attention on design that is unrealistic and costly to achieve.
These two opposing viewpoints might produce friction between the two parties at times. The
strain can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications, leading in time delays and costly
blunders that jeopardize the project's overall success.

This, however, does not have to be the case. In reality, a strong and productive
contractor-architect connection is critical to the success of any construction project. Building
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connections based on open communication and shared viewpoints, rather than concentrating on
differences, can assist assure a more efficient process.

Often, homeowners hunt for an architect or a builder individually and don't consider the
two as part of a cohesive team, which can lead to disaster. But there's no reason you can't
establish a strong foundation together to meet your client's objectives and goals, whether you
have some influence in the architect or builder with whom you work (the ideal case) or the
partnership is a new one begun by your customer.

When establishing the contractor's function, it's critical to consider the tools and
techniques that will be used to get instruction from the architect or seek clearance for
adjustments. Because they outline the expectations of the relationship and how the two should
conduct their business together, these well-defined protocols help to avoid friction between the
contractor and the architect. It's also critical for the contractor to have assurances that the design
documents are complete, and that any flaws or omissions in them won't result in losses for the
contractor without reparation.

Teamwork is at the foundation of some of the greatest contractor-architect partnerships.

The potential pain points between contractor and architect vanish when an owner develops a
team atmosphere through collaborative delivery techniques, fair contracts with well-defined
duties, and contracts with explicit rules of engagement. They haven't just been working together
for the finest project outcomes since then, but they've also been watching out for each other.

Architects may better understand where contractors are coming from and learn about
their worries and issues with these insights into how their design effects the construction phase
of their projects. Of course, this is reciprocal, as contractors must also grasp the perspectives and
problems of architects. Contractors and architects may assist bridge the gap between these two
critical phases of a construction project

by maintaining open communication and working to establish more efficient procedures that lead
to successful construction builds.
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BS Architecture Program

Contractors, too, have a part to play in resolving these problems. Pre-construction teams
are sometimes mistaken for bid teams rather than build teams, resulting in the stated benefits of
early contractor participation not being realized. Access to the individuals who will actually put
the design together, as well as the essential subcontractors who will assist them, is required.

The architect-contractor relationship does not have to be as tense as it is now, thanks to

more successful cooperation.

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Schoenecker, M. (2014, December 3). The Importance of a Positive Architect-Contractor Relationship.

SOUTHBAY CONSTRUCTION. (2022). BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS: WHAT CONTRACTORS WISH

ARCHITECTS KNEW ABOUT CONSTRUCTION.
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Stone, C. (2018, September 28). Building a Strong Architect-Contractor Relationship.