The design of buildings requires the integration of many kinds of information into a synthetic whole. This includes the active and continuing participation of users, code officials, building technologists, cost consultants, civil engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, structural engineers, specifications specialists, and consultants from many specialized fields. The best buildings result from active, consistent, organized collaboration among all player. But it depends on:
clear and continuous communication
rigorous attention to detail
active collaboration among all team members throughout all phases of the project
adherence to these principles will assure the best result