Being onsite is a vital part of project management, but for some designers and architects it can be difficult to navigate. Time on a site requires a variety of soft and hard skills, from the design team and coordination with the construction team. These aren’t always easy to accomplish. More importantly, how do you ensure you’re the one to make that trip? How do you convince a client it’s an important step in the process?
This presentation will discuss the importance of a design team member being onsite during construction and how to help prepare for such a visit.
Key Takeaways:
Why is it important for designers and architects to be on site?
How to mentally, physically, and professionally prepare for your time on site.
What should be done before, during, and after a site visit.
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Nathan Taylor is an accomplished international professional with extensive Urban Landscaping, Conceptual Building, and Architectural/Building Envelope design experience. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and team building, Nathan holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning. His educational accomplishments are complemented by a broad understanding of waterproofing materials and building envelope products.
Nathan’s international background and experience working with multicultural teams allow him to examine projects from multiple points of view, understanding the concerns and input of all team members. His experience with such a diverse body of projects brings an enhanced ability to coordinate and provide technical feedback to the Project Team. Nathan is an active board member in the Sacramento Chapter of CSI and has earned his CDT. He is currently working towards his architectural registration credentials.
As a lifelong resident of Michigan, Julie Foley has been in the architecture industry since starting college and taking her first step onto a construction site in 2003. She earned her Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2009, earned her CDT certification from CSI in 2020, authors tests questions for CSI exams, and is currently pursuing her architecture license.
Julie’s career began in the experiential and events marketing industry with modified architecture then transitioned to educational, high-end retail, industrial, automotive architecture, and specification writing. Her passion for project documentation and coordination translates well onto a construction site. Julie currently works for a civil engineering firm in the Building Enclosure Services where she coordinates with contractors, engineers, and tradespeople daily to help ensure proper construction and resolution of problems encountered daily on different job sites.
When Julie isn’t working, studying for licensing exams, or earning continuing education credits, she enjoys time with her family and pets, native landscaping, supporting women in all trades, and volunteering in her community.