CONSULTANT ROLE (CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL)

ARCHITECT • Conceptual Design: Architects work closely with clients to

understand their vision and requirements, translating
them into conceptual designs and space planning.
• Detailed Drawings: They create precise architectural
drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and
3D models, which serve as the basis for construction.
• Building Codes and Regulations: Architects ensure that
the building design complies with local building codes,
zoning regulations, and other relevant laws.
• Material Selection: They recommend appropriate building
materials, finishes, and construction techniques to meet
design and functional requirements.
• Project Coordination: Architects collaborate with other
consultants to integrate their systems and ensure a
cohesive design.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR • Cost Estimation: Quantity surveyors prepare accurate cost

estimates for the construction project, considering
materials, labor, and other expenses.
• Budget Management: They collaborate with the client to
develop and manage the project budget effectively.
• Tendering Process: Quantity surveyors assist with the
tendering process by preparing and evaluating bids from
contractors.

C&S ENGINEER • Structural Design: C&S Engineers design the building's

(CIVIL & structure, including beams, columns, and foundations,
STRUCTUERAL) ensuring it can safely support the building's weight and
withstand forces like wind and earthquakes.
• Foundation Design: They design a strong and stable
foundation to support the entire building and prevent
settlement issues.
• Material Selection: C&S Engineers choose appropriate
materials for the structural elements based on strength
and durability.
• Code Compliance: They ensure the building design meets
safety codes and regulations.
• Collaboration: They work with architects and other
consultants to integrate structural design with the overall
building concept.
• Construction Support: C&S Engineers provide technical
support during construction to ensure the structure is
built correctly.
 • Value Engineering: They optimize the design to balance
performance and cost effectively.

M&E ENGINEER • Mechanical Systems: M&E Engineers design heating,

(MECHANICAL & ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure
ELECTRICAL) comfortable indoor conditions.
• Electrical Systems: They design electrical systems,
including lighting, power distribution, and safety
measures like fire alarms.
• Plumbing Systems: M&E Engineers design water supply,
drainage, and plumbing systems for efficient water usage.
• Energy Efficiency: They incorporate energy-efficient
technologies and practices to reduce the building's energy
consumption.
• Code Compliance: M&E Engineers ensure that the
mechanical and electrical systems meet safety codes and
regulations.
• Collaboration: They work with architects and other
consultants to integrate their systems with the overall
building design.
• Construction Support: M&E Engineers provide technical
support during construction to ensure proper installation
and functioning of systems.
BASIC SERVICES (CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL)
ARCHITECT • Interpret client’s brief, prepares preliminary and detail
design
• Supervise construction
• Obtaining planning permission
• Certifying payments
• Securing the remedying of defects at the end of defects
liability period
• Certifying the final account

QUANTITY SURVEYOR • Preliminary cost advice

• Preparation of tender documents – bills of quantities
• Preparation of cost estimates, cost plans, feasibility
studies
• Analysis of contractors’ tenders
• Negotiating contractual arrangements
• Valuation of work in progress for purposes of interim
payments variations
• Preparation of final accounts

C&S ENGINEER • Structural Design:

(CIVIL & Design safe and sturdy structures, such as beams,
STRUCTUERAL) columns, and foundations, to support the building's
weight and resist forces like wind and earthquakes.
• Foundation Design:
Create a strong and stable foundation to support the
entire building and prevent settlement issues.
• Material Selection:
Choose suitable materials for structural elements based
on strength and durability.
• Code Compliance:
Ensure the building design meets safety codes and
regulations.
• Collaboration:
Work with architects and other consultants to integrate
the structural design with the overall building concept.
• Construction Support:
Provide technical support during construction to ensure
the structure is built correctly.
• Value Engineering:
Optimize the design to balance performance and cost
effectively.
M&E ENGINEER • Mechanical Systems:
(MECHANICAL & Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
ELECTRICAL) systems for comfortable indoor conditions.
• Electrical Systems:
Design electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution,
and safety measures like fire alarms.
• Plumbing Systems:
Design water supply, drainage, and plumbing systems for
efficient water usage.
• Energy Efficiency:
Incorporate energy-efficient technologies and practices to
reduce the building's energy consumption.
• Code Compliance:
Ensure that the mechanical and electrical systems meet safety
codes and regulations.
• Collaboration:
Work with architects and other consultants to integrate their
systems with the overall building design.
• Construction Support:
Provide technical support during construction to ensure proper
installation and functioning of systems.
TYPE OF LOAD
DEAD LOADS The weight of all the materials from which it is made (bricks,
mortar, concrete, timber, plaster, glass, nails, screws, etc.).
These weights are more or less constant during the life of a
building; they can be calculated from tables for weights of
materials, etc.

LIVE LOADS The weight of people using a building, and their furniture, goods,
storage, etc. These weights are called live loads or imposed loads
and, as they will vary, an average maximum load can be assumed
from tables giving values applicable to the particular use of a
building.

WIND LOADS Various forces may be applied to a building during its life such as
those resulting from wind, physical impact by people, machines, or
explosion, and ground movements caused by changes in soil
characteristics, earthquakes, mining subsidence, etc. The
calculation of these forces is much more problematic and relies on
adequate research and experience. Maximum wind loads (gusts)
for various locations in the country have been tabulated and
should be consulted before finalising the structural requirements
for a building.