The world of architecture is getting more interesting—and complicated—by the day. Sometimes the best way to tackle your projects is to loop in specialists and consultants who have both the skill and network needed to get the job done. Amy Baker is a spec writing consultant and freelance architect who loves digging deep into the “nerdy” side of projects. Chris O’Hara is a founding Principal of Studio NYL, a group of structural engineers and facade designers. Amy and Chris teamed up to walk us through what specialists do, and how they can work to help firms like yours.

Interview Takeaways

Assign someone to capture big decisions
Expect consultants to interview you
Don’t wait until the last minute to involve consultants
Rethink the project bidding process
Let consultants act as translators
Consultants can help lock in specific products and vendors
Benefit from consultants who are doing constant research & development
Let consultants speak their own language
Prioritize a holistic project view
Don’t be intimidated by consultants
Navigate the complexity of today’s construction industry
Understand how consultant and manufacturer spec-writing compares

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Studio NYL: How to Build Your Technical Team (w/ Amy Baker of Amy Baker Architect and Chris O'Hara)