9 Aug 2018
When architects and engineers work well together, design projects are more efficient, compliant and successful. This applies whether the design project is modest or is extremely complex.
The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and Engineering New Zealand are committed to making sure engineers and architects collaborate and coordinate well. The two professional bodies are developing a programme of joint education for their members, to help design professionals see the benefits of co-ordination and give them the tools they need to implement co-ordinated design processes.
The programme will include case studies demonstrating successful professional co-operation and design co-ordination processes. It will also deliver a range of accessible learning resources and learning opportunities.
As a starting point, the NZIA and Engineering New Zealand together with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, will focus on design co-ordination between architects and fire engineers working on commercial and apartment buildings. This programme is a response to the challenges of modern construction, which make design coordination processes essential.
Together, architects and engineers can make a difference to the quality of New Zealand’s built environment.
