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  • @chrisbmx116 I dont think you need an architect as much as you need a commercial consultant or QS in old money.

    If you know what you want and have taken 5 years to get there then an architect may add something.... Possibly have an architect prepare plans to meet building regs etc.

    Scope creep shouldnt be a problem as you know what you want (this is where youll pay as you know).

    Dont be afraid to use a contract which hand in hand with a decent QS will deliver the project on time as the Liquidated damages can be set at a punitive level. Its surprising how muchof an incentive losing money can be.

    Having done this a few times. Using a contractor who was unwilling to sign up to a contract was always a mistake. Sometimes ive used contractors without a contract and theyve been ace.....

    Good luck

  • as the Liquidated damages can be set at a punitive level.

    cf. Enforceability of penalty clauses

  • I dont think you need an architect as much as you need a commercial consultant or QS in old money.

    We hired a QS - complete waste of money tbh.

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