Creating a harmonious work environment for engineers and interior designers

Many people believe that engineers, architects, and interior designers have a hard time working with each other. While this may have some truth in it, it is possible for all of them to work harmoniously, and delivering to the client what they want to see.

Engineers must ask questions directed to the client and the interior designer. It’s a must that all of the questions get answered before starting the construction. Everyone involved in the project must be bold and confident in having their questions answered. When an issue is left unsolved and the development has begun, problems may arise, causing a setback to the project.

Interior designers need to provide space for engineering services from the earliest stages of the development. This will allow the engineer to assess the project and address issues early on. Empathy is integral in fostering a harmonious work environment. Engineers need to try to understand a bit about interior designing, and vice versa. The more they know about the other’s job, the more the would know how to approach issues with better perspectives.

Instead of avoiding bumping into each other, an interior designer and an engineer must hold regular team meetings, even without following a formal format. The objective of this is to open conversations about the progress of the project and encourage the team to raise issues if there are any. It’s better to do things right the first time rather than having to redo the majority of the task. Offering a safe platform for the whole team to communicate improves everyone’s work experience.

Reddy Kancharl has 25 years of experience in civil construction, geotechnical consultation, and construction QA/QC, and more than a decade in senior management for civil engineering firms. Visit this blog for similar reads.