Are you choosing the right design team for your home?

Getting this decision right is an essential part of a successful home build project.

In this episode we explore why appointing the design team is the second most important decision in any high value home build, and how that early choice influences cost, risk, programme and quality from day one. We unpack what a design team really is, who should lead it, and how that changes as projects move beyond £2m.

We share when an architect should act as lead designer, when a project manager adds genuine value, and why professional fees are often misunderstood compared to the risks of delays, overruns and poor delivery.

We also talk through building a clear brief, being honest about budget, shortlisting the right people, and the red flags to watch for when professionals overpromise.

The wrong decision is hard to undo. The right one protects everything that follows.

“This is a long-term professional relationship.” – Tina Patel

You’ll hear about:

• Why the design team is the second biggest decision
• What a design team actually includes
• Under £2m vs over £2m projects
• When to appoint a project manager
• The role of the lead designer
• Why architects don’t just draw buildings
• How to build a proper project brief
• Being honest about budget early
• How to shortlist architects properly
• Red flags during interviews
• Why cheap fees are risky
• The real cost of poor decisions

Connect with us:

Tima Patel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinapatel/

Bart Kolosowski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartkolosowski/

Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/