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Architects don’t need to be mechanical engineers, but we do need to understand what to look for when reviewing our consultants’ HVAC drawings. This checklist is designed to help you evaluate your mechanical...

How to Review Fire Alarm Drawings Across Design Phases Architects are not expected to be fire alarm experts, but they must know what to review in consultant deliverables. A coordinated fire alarm...

As a Project Architect, your role is broad and demanding. You are responsible for organizing the production effort, aligning documentation with the project schedule, coordinating consultant work, and helping...

In preparation for a recent project, I was carefully reviewing the structural consultant’s proposal to confirm their understanding of our project scope and to align expectations for coordination...