Planning is the essential need of any building construction project and appropriate execution is important to maintain the planning of the project.

For any project, the Architect, as an approved organization, and approved consultant, is required for the planning of the buildings.  He additionally fulfills government formalities before and after the commencement of the work. Certain major projects require different consultants for expert practical advice in planning and execution for successful project completion, in co-ordination with the different agencies involved. Today, construction activities have become complicated due to the advanced and modern requirements of the project. Each action, starting with planning is worked out in detail. Subsequently, experienced and master staff is expected to plan and coordinate different exercises according to the details and requirements of the project. Each project deals with certain issues that can be tackled adroitly by experienced people like Consultants/Architects. Major projects require the administration of Consultants for specific jobs and items. Consultants can recommend techniques for construction, execution, and management aspects of the project and aid in successful execution at the very least expense.

  • To figure out the requirements of the project from the client.
  • Preparation of the initial sketches and drawings for approvals.
  • Guidelines for the preparation of brochures/selling plans.
  • Preparation of municipal drawings with area calculations as per the Municipal/Government authority/ BDA/ BMC/ ODA by-laws.
  • Submitting plans and obtaining N.O.C. from the Pollution Control Board ( CTE and CTO), Airport Authorities of India, Fire department, CGWB, WATCO, TPCODL, and Environment department
  • Obtaining drawing sanctions from Municipal Authorities for layouts and buildings.
  • Submission of record plans/drawings to Municipal Authorities.
  • Compiling all the drawings and preparing a detailed working drawing that is totally self-explanatory in all respects, stating all specifications, sizes, and levels as per the list and details.
  • Visit the execution work periodically, to solve any queries raised by the site engineer/ contractor.
  • Visit the site to inspect and certify the quality and workmanship of every construction activity.

suggestions from the Architect are essential for –

  • Preliminary line-out and building sets of the entire project.
  • Line out of each building up to the plinth.
  • Concreting of each and every slab.
  • Staircase checking up to the first slab.
  • Line-out for all development work and other structures.
  • Elevational treatment samples of work at every new stage.
  • Samples of work for all finishing items.
  • Design, specifications, and approval for sample windows, doors, etc.
  • Approval for the internal and external color scheme…
  • Any changes in the drawings, or alterations in the existing structure/proposed structure.
  • Drawing revisions and changes as per the requirements in sketches, plans, working drawings, and presentation plans, and obtaining revised municipal approval.
  • All working drawings are to be submitted before the commencement of the project.
  • Various drawing categories should be properly divided e.g. electrical/flooring/development etc.
  • To give the preliminary estimates before the commencement of the project. To check the actual layout of the project/each building at the site.
  • To prepare and give the perspective of the project.
  • To decide and give the total color scheme of the project, for the interiors and exteriors of the building.
  • To arrange the visits of municipal corporation officials.
  • Commencement of work.
  • Plinth checking
  • Part completion/full completion
  • Drainage approvals
  •  Approval from Pollution Control Board ( CTE and CTO), Height clearance from Airport Authorities of India
  •  Fire Recommendation and fire clearance from the fire department
  • CGWB approval
  • WATCO approval
  • TPCODL approval
  •  Environment Clearance
  • Other approvals
  • Submission and fulfillment of all the documentary requirements of municipal corporation/government authorities.
  • Calculations of tax assessment.
  • Calculations of the fees and charges to be paid to various government authorities, under various heads until the completion of the project.
  • Preparation of tender documents, calling tenders, selection of contractors, and various agencies.
  • Certify the interim payments of contractors at various stages of work.
  • Suggest material specifications to be used for construction work.
  • Settle the disputed bills of the contractors.
  • Attend meetings with contractors, other consultants, and government authorities.
  • Give guidelines for practical working techniques employed at the site.
  • Recommend new techniques and new materials available in the market.
  • Prepare the models of buildings/projects.
  • Give detailed drawings for the changes as per the extra amenities demanded by the clients.