Some of the Services a Spanish Architect can Provide

Range of Services

Scope of Expertise of Spanish Architects

Planning a new building, renovating or restoring an old one, solving a particular functional or space planning problem, are all within the scope of the expertise of Spanish architects.

Traditional Services

A typical range of ‘traditional services’ for a project in Spain can include:

• Helping the client to understand and articulate needs and aspirations
• Developing the formal set of requirements for the project: the program
• Helping the client to establish a realistic and achievable budget and schedule for the project
• Providing the client with a list of required site information such as survey and soils information, and assisting the client in obtaining that information when requested
• Obtaining and coordinating structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services
• Preparing a comprehensive analysis of the requirements of Spanish authorities having jurisdiction, including zoning, site plan control, Building and Fire Codes
• Preparing concept or schematic design, sometimes several alternatives
• Reviewing those concepts with the client, and assisting the client in deciding on the most appropriate design
• Reconfirming the schedule and the budget
• Developing the selected design in more detail and reviewing it with the client, including any changes to the schedule or budget
• Preparing the detailed construction documents (plans and specifications) which will be used to apply for building permit, determine the construction cost, and build the project
• Help the client decide the most appropriate method of building: stipulated sum construction contract, construction management, design/build or other method
• Assist the client in obtaining bids, and executing the appropriate construction contract
• Administering the contract, and certifying payments to the constructor when they are due
• Carrying out general review during construction, reviewing random samples of the construction as it proceeds to assure that the project is being built in general conformity with the plans and specifications
• Identifying deficiencies in the work and facilitating their correction
• Helping the client to ‘take over’ the completed project, and showing the client how to use the building and its equipment
• assisting the client in getting warranty repairs if problems arise.

Daniel Trujillano, Architect
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Architectural Services in Spain