An RIAI Chartered Architect is professionally
qualified to design and oversee the construction
of a building project. Hiring an architect will
provide you with some or all of the following
services:
1. Advice on how best to approach your project -
how to maximise the potential of your development
or improve the quality of space in an existing
building.
2. Handling the legal aspects of your project -
lodging planning applications, compliance with
building regulations, commencement notices,
administration of contracts, certification of
payment.
3. Translation of your initial ideas into an
efficient design to suit your budget and obtain a
competitive price for the work from a competent
contractor.
4. Advice on the energy efficiency of your
project - information on how best to decrease
future running costs and achieve a sustainable
building project with an 'A' Rated BER.
4.
Oversee the construction phase and supervise the
works on site to ensure they are carried out on
time, within budget and to the agreed
designs.
If you are planning a new house, refurbishment of an existing house, a house extension, commercial project or larger scale work ODOS can offer you a wide range of services. To explain the design process from initial sketches through to finished building, we have set up some sample projects to explain how it works.
