How Engineers and Architects can improve communication

In most industries, communication problems between two people or two groups can lead to frustration. In the construction industry, miscommunication can lead to mediocre results, missed deadlines, and even potentially dangerous situations. Even the healthiest of relationships between architects and engineers can benefit from improved communication, so we’ve compiled a list of seven ways that architects can open the lines of communication they’ve established with their engineering colleagues.

Choose the right engineering firm.
Involve the engineering team as early as possible.
Share concept designs with engineering team.
Keep all relevant parties informed.