WORKING WITH DESIGNERS + ARCHITECTS

Module Outcomes

Practical guidance on finding, connecting with, and working effectively with designers and architects to build collaborative relationships and use the PAC Process regularly in your business.

• Find and prepare: where to source local designers and architects; how to prepare before meetings; common FAQs designers ask about the PAC Process.
• Types and roles: understand the differences between design professionals so you can match skills to project needs.
• Collaboration practices: build close working relationships by sharing numbers, aligning on buildability, educating clients on project spend, and learning from each other.
• Risk management: identify the three common types of designers, spot where the biggest risks lie, and use practical dos and donts to avoid costly mistakes.
• Practical tools: scripts, meeting prep, and processes to manage expectations, resolve disagreements, and protect margins while improving project outcomes.

Key takeaway: clear preparation, shared data, and agreed processes turn designers into partners who improve client outcomes and protect your profit