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In the design and construction of buildings, architects will often require the services of specialist consultants A consultant who is a specialist in a particular field. Such consultants contribute to parts of the design but generally not the whole design. When engaged, the specialist consultant will become either a secondary consultant or a subconsultant. View full glossary to provide input through all phases of the project life-cycle, and to navigate the complex set of regulations that determines the framework within which a building is developed.
Specialist consultants can be engaged as subconsultants A consultant whose work is subject to the direction and coordination of the primary consultant. The subconsultant is in contract with the primary consultant. View full glossary (directly engaged by the lead consultant) or as secondary consultants A consultant whose work is subject to the direction and coordination of the primary consultant. The secondary consultant is in contract with the client. View full glossary (engaged directly by the client).