Who to choose depends on the type of the project that is to be done. Architect, designer or a draftsman might be the best choice for capturing your ideas and rendering them in drawing that can be used by builders. Here is a comparison of each type of profession n and their scope of work and experience After comparison one will be able to know who the best for the project is.
Architect-If your project requires inspections and the approval of a building permit, hire an architect. This is often the case with commercial projects and residential projects. While not all agencies require architect approval to get a building project done, hiring an architect will cover your bases and save you the hassle of ensuring your project satisfies council requirements. Your homeowner association, if you have one, might also require architect approval for renovation projects. Although services from an architect are generally more expensive, you can be assured of a structurally sound building.
Building Designer-they cannot legally call themselves architects, a building designer can perform many of the same functions, such as designing structurally sound buildings, considering your design vision and rendering working documents for council approval. Many building designers possess expertise in construction and materials as well.
Without licenses, however, under the law a building designer and a draftsman are considered the same role. Building designers are then distinguished according to their academic qualifications.
A building designer would be ideal if you require additional creative input in a residential project. Keep in mind that unlike what most think, building designers are not always cheap nor do they always produce fewer drawings. Building designers can put in more hours of work, which can be costly, but they can also generate high output.
Draftsman-A draftsman provides working technical drawings of building projects. Many consider themselves as both a building designer and a draftsman, but there are a few subtle differences between the two.
Firstly, a draftsman does not require a license to offer architectural drafting services. Because of this, a draftsman generally works under the supervision of a licensed architect or a building designer. for example, are usually offered through architectural firms as opposed to directly from draftsmen. They can, however, produce drawings for builders.
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