{"id":740,"date":"2013-09-10T00:00:05","date_gmt":"2013-09-09T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.builderscrack.co.nz\/?p=740"},"modified":"2021-01-21T23:57:12","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T10:57:12","slug":"architect-draughtsman-or-builder-who-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builderscrack.co.nz\/blog\/project-advice\/advice-renovations\/advice-renos-other\/architect-draughtsman-or-builder-who-do-you-need.html","title":{"rendered":"Architect, Draughtsman or Builder – Who Do You Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You want to renovate your home – so who do you call, a Draughtsman, Architect or Builder?\u00a0We have a look at each of them does and how they can help you…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Picking between an architect, draughtsman and builder<\/h2>\n

An Architect<\/a> will provide the buildings architectural design and also oversee the construction process. Often they\u2019ll specialise in either commercial or domestic work.\u00a0 Within that, they\u2019ll usually have particular expertise in a certain type of building for period homes, eco-friendly buildings, conversions or extensions. Architects are highly qualified and have studied for several years.\u00a0 They may also engage in ongoing professional development and get experience working with and for other Architects.\u00a0 Over 90% of New Zealand Architects are registered with the NZIA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Architects have had higher levels of education than building designers like draughtspeople.\u00a0 In many cases an Architect will hire a draughtsman to work on the drawings. This leaves the Architect free to design the \u2018big picture\u2019 of ensuring the building works both functionally and aesthetically.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s a smaller job<\/a> you\u2019re getting done like building a car port, it\u2019s likely you won\u2019t need an Architect but we recommend you check with your local council<\/a> to find out what they require from you.<\/p>\n

Architects will offer an extensive array of services above providing plans.\u00a0 Some might be able to assist with budgeting for a project<\/a>, applying for permits and resource consents, getting quotes for the work (they may even use Builderscrack<\/a> for this) and they\u2019ll also manage consultants like Surveyors to make sure that your plans suit the terrain and service locations of your home.\u00a0 An Architect may offer a building report if you\u2019re looking at purchasing a new property<\/a>, or they might provide you a report on what to focus on for your next round of home renovations.<\/p>\n

The services that Architects offer are really diverse, so it\u2019s a good idea to post your job on Builderscrack<\/a> detailing what you want done then let the Architects that offer the services you want come to you.<\/p>\n

When would you use a builder?<\/h3>\n

If you want the \u2018total package\u2019 it might be worth posting a job for a Builder<\/a> as often builders have Architects that they work closely with.<\/p>\n

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Remember to include your requirements for plans in the job description. This ensures you get a Builder that offers the full range of services you\u2019re going to need.<\/p>\n