Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Architect vs builder vs engineer 8May 22, 2016 9:40 pm Hi D101, There are companies that offer all these services under the one roof. Generally you start with the architectural plans. A good building designer will be able to advise on basic engineering standards and refer to an engineering consultant when required. When you discuss your budget make sure you allow for the cost of the drawings, both architectural & structural as well as any other reports needed on your site. Then give yourself a 10% contingency fund for the unexpected expenses that always come up in renovating. The remainder is your build budget and that is the amount your designer needs to work to. Good luck! Seek advice early, ask the dumb questions, avoid costly mistakes. Sage Passive Buildings provides independent and unbiased advice to home owners and renovators to give you the confidence to start. The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might… 7 8032 Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 8363 3 5191 |