03 — Build

Build

The same practice that draws the building can construct it, alter it, and look after it.

A brick building under construction beside a finished plastered wing, with materials stacked on site.

Construction

Construction runs from site preparation through structure, finishes and services, including electrical and plumbing. Materials are chosen for the work, and the site is run to a safety standard the practice will stand behind.

Renovation

Renovation covers a new room, a kitchen, a bathroom or a larger addition. The existing structure is understood before anything is opened up.

Maintenance

Maintenance and repair keep a finished building in sound condition, from a single defect to a broader overhaul.

Project management

Project management holds the schedule, the budget, subcontractors and quality together, so the client is not left to coordinate the site.

Related studies

Work that uses this discipline.