CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLING THE PROJECT TEAM

Introduction

Chapter 1 looked at design, the benefits of a design process and the need for designers to be formed into a design team led by a lead designer. This chapter considers the client, design and construction teams in greater detail, and the issues to which the lead designer should be alert.

The client team might comprise an individual or, on the largest of projects, a number of practices and individuals. The client team is not responsible for undertaking any design work but must compose the Project Brief and review the design during and at the end of each stage. In many instances the client team will employ professional advisers or will have in-house teams to guide it through each project stage. ...

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