Consulting engineers

Even though the parties in the building sector have been discussing new ways of co-operating continuously over the last couple of years, it is not until now that the use of the partnership model gathers headway. Conservatism and the fear of losing earnings has been acting as a brake.

‘The contractor comes much closer to the client in the case of partnerships. Many are sceptical about this and would prefer that the contractor keeps his place in the building hierarchy. But neither consulting architects nor engineers should have any fear of losing their jobs. In connection with partnerships they will simply be employed by us and not, as previously, by the client. And in many cases it will also be to the great advantage of the ...

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