"If you're looking for an architect that really knows their stuff, contact 5PA. As a developer we have the deepest respect for an architect that clearly understands not only Building Regulations and British Standards but can anticipate tightening of the regulations. This is a practice that has worked for us previously in detailed facades packages and thoroughly understands not only all the regulations but has that knack of being able to deal with the ever-tightening standards of the NHBC for Building Control, Warranties and the very real issues of design vs as-built RC Frame, and being able to resolve issues on-the-fly as and when they develop.

 

This is a very strong Practice that glorifies in collaboration with Fire Consultants and other members of a Design Team in an attitude of humility, harmony, get-it-sorted attitude and clearly understands the Client Brief. They also adopt a critical analysis of design vs value-engineering and their levels of communication and meeting attendance where they really understand the issue is something that you cannot put a financial value to. All too often developers employ consultants on the cheap and then wonder why half the project is not detailed - go for 5PA!"