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

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 TakeawaysAssign someone to capture big decisionsExpect consultants to interview youDon’t wait until the last minute to involve consultantsRethink the project bidding processLet consultants act as translatorsConsultants can help lock in specific products and vendorsBenefit from consultants who are doing constant research & developmentLet consultants speak their own languagePrioritize a holistic project viewDon’t be intimidated by consultantsNavigate the complexity of today’s construction industryUnderstand how consultant and manufacturer spec-writing comparesShow LinksCheck out Amy Baker Architect and connect with Amy Baker on LinkedInCheck out Studio NYL and connect with Chris O’Hara on LinkedInConnect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or TwitterCheck out MonographFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and read more about Monograph

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