{"id":538,"date":"2020-08-27T06:42:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T06:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=538"},"modified":"2023-04-14T06:52:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T06:52:00","slug":"can-an-architect-own-a-construction-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-an-architect-own-a-construction-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an Architect Own a Construction Company?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Whenever people think about building structure, what always comes to mind is an architect. However, the architect\u2019s role is only to design the building in such a way that ensures the building functions well and is aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Someone needs to do to work for the building to be built. This is where construction companies come in. Since architects are involved in everything that is related to a building, is it possible for them to have their own construction company for their projects?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, an architect can own a construction company. Architects are well-versed in materials and the construction process, making them amply qualified to be owners of construction companies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s examine in more detail to ensure you know what you’re in for if you’re an architect thinking of starting a construction company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Construction companies and how they work in the \u201cbusiness\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A construction company provides the needed manpower and logistics to build a structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How construction companies get clients is by advertising themselves and partnering with architectural firms. As soon as the design process of a building project is finished and all the legal documents for the plans are signed, the bidding process begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bidding process is the way that construction companies compete for clients<\/strong>. The architect releases the specifics. The specifications usually comprise quite a thick book containing details of what materials to use, what method of construction is recommended, dimensions of the building, and general utilities needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Construction companies compete by giving quotations based on the specifications from the architect<\/strong>. In almost all cases, it’s the client who will choose which construction company they want to go with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to the construction business is in the connections that you have with suppliers and workers. Partnering with suppliers\/workers allows construction companies to get discounted prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What responsibilities do construction companies have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are some responsibilities that have to carried by construction companies while working on a building project:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A construction company is responsible for ensuring that the plans of the architect are followed<\/strong> and constructed properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The legal liabilities<\/strong> that are shouldered by construction companies is based on how well built the structure is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The construction company is liable for the materials used, the workmanship of the laborers, and the process of building the project<\/strong>. Faulty materials or faulty construction methods may lead to building failure. Building failure due to malpractice is a serious violation of the law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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The construction company must ensure that the structure is built on time<\/strong>. There may be situations when this is not possible, especially in locations with frequent inclement weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
What makes an architect capable of owning a construction company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The curriculum of the entire course of architecture school tackles everything related to a building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Architecture students are constantly learning everything about a building<\/strong>. This is not an exaggeration; architecture students learn about how things are built, what materials do, how buildings are constructed, the needed processes for materials during construction, etcetera. An architecture student is also familiar with the different utilities such as plumbing and electrical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n