For the purposes here it is intended to indicate the person have the authority to make binding decisions. Each consultant has expertise in particular areas of the design. The architect usually orchestrates the team. Contractor There is little difference between the contractor s team and the design team. For a successful project, the contractors must work together as a team.
Teamwork is no less important a concept.
Usually the design team is selected as a whole team and assembled by the architect based on qualifications and relationships prior to answering a request for proposals. Frequently, but not always, the general contractor assembles his team of sub contractors based on bid prices. Since the Owner is an expert in running a facility, it is rare that the Owner is also an expert in the design and construction of a building. Acknowledging that, Owners frequently hire someone to represent their interests in design and construction phase. The classical relationship has been that the owner hires both the design team and the contractor.