Roles in ConstructionBYDAMIAN TREVOR

Damian Trevor

ArchitectDesigns building structures Meets and negotiates with client Prepares drawings and specifications Obtains planning permission Prepares legal documents Chooses building materials Plans the construction process Advises on the selection of, and will

liaise with the construction team Inspects work

Damian Trevor

Building Services Engineer

Design, install and maintain system for: Water, heating, electricity, ventilation

Damian Trevor

Structural Engineer

Calculate the loading and moments for a structure

Design the form for a structure Determine the most appropriate materials

Geospatial Engineers

Determining subsoil conditions Advising on suitable types of structure

Damian Trevor

Quantity Surveyor

Advising on the economic viability of a project Providing detailed information on costs for

labour, plant and materials Managing cost and payments

Damian Trevor

Buyer and Estimator

Ascertaining quotations for work (from Sub-contractors) and materials and delivery times (from suppliers)

Pricing the architects design Estimating costs

Damian Trevor

Project Planner

Working with estimator to to establish working methods and costs

Planning the most effective use of time, people and machines

Schedule events Monitoring progress

Damian Trevor

Construction (Site) Manager

Establishes the site Controls all work aspects on the site

Damian Trevor

Project Manager

Represents the clients interests Organises and monitors the project

Damian Trevor

Building Surveyor

Organising and carrying out structural surveys Negotiating with regard legal matters i.e

problems with neighbours, local authorities, leases

Damian Trevor

Facilities Manager

Plans the organisation of the buildings interior Organises renovations and office moves Organises maintenance Ensures all IT, phone and security systems are

effective Responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the

building

Damian Trevor

Civil Engineer

Highway Engineer Transport Engineer Water & Marine Engineer

Damian Trevor

Highway Engineer

Design and build roads Sub-soil Drainage Surface Water Visibility splays Street Lighting/traffic lights

Damian Trevor

Transport Engineer

Traffic Flow Models One-way systems Gyratory systems Railway engineering

Damian Trevor

Water & Marine Engineer

Wharfs Docks Sea defences Dams Reservoirs

Damian Trevor

Selecting a design team

Personal contact Reputation Expertise Competitions

Damian Trevor

Members of the design team

The Architect The Quantity Surveyor Structural Engineer The Services Engineer

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Thank You !!!

Damian Trevor