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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In order for a project to begin and be delivered, several parties need to be involved each one of which bringing in a different set of skills and carrying different responsibilities. A list of the most typical structure of a design and construction team can be summarised on the following table:[\/vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Discipline<\/th>\nRole<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Client<\/b><\/td>\nFunds project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contract Administrator<\/b><\/td>\nAgent of the client<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architect<\/b><\/td>\nUsually the lead consultant that appoints other sub-consultants as and when needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landscape Architect<\/b><\/td>\nConsultant to client or sub-consultant<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Project Manager<\/b><\/td>\nEmployed by the client to oversee the overall running of the contract.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantity Surveyor<\/b><\/td>\nMeasuring works on site, agree additional costs with contractors representative etc, value engineering.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Principal Designer<\/b><\/td>\nFor notifiable<\/a> projects responsible for the Health and Safety of the project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other consultants<\/b><\/td>\nAdvise the LA\/CA of other aspects of design or construction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main Contractor<\/b><\/td>\nEmployed by the client, to perform the main construction works.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sub-contractor<\/b><\/td>\nEmployed by the main contractor to carry out specialist works.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Site Agent \/ Foreman<\/b><\/td>\nMain Contractor’s representative on site to oversee the construction works.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clerk of Works<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nEngaged by the CA or directly from the client to oversee the quality of work.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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