In a situation like this, I would go to a firm such as Meriton International
(they have a London office, I believe) that specializes in tightly managed
design/build projects. One of their Ottawa partners, Andrea Cross, is
absolutely first class. She can be reached at [log in to unmask]
Our budgets are always extremely limited, so cost/effective design and
construction, under tight control, are essential. Andrea ALWAYS comes in on
time and on budget and I can recommend no one more highly.
Designer or manager? There ARE a few people out there who are both, so you
CAN have your cake at eat it,too!
Harry
Harry Needham
Special Advisor - Programme Development
Canadian War Museum
330 Sussex Drive,
Ottawa, Canada
K1A 0M8
Voice: (819) 776-8612 Fax (819) 776-8623
Email: [log in to unmask]
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> From: Jane Burrell[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: Museum discussion list
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 1998 10:12 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: DESIGNER or PROJECT MANAGER
>
> If you had to choose between a designer, or a project manager for the re-
> design and re-display of a small local history museum, which would you
> favour?
> The following details may help:
> * £50,000 (max) budget - to cover fees, building works,
> fixtures/fittings,
> graphics, etc
> * local authority museum - ie access to planning, building and related
> departments
> * due to re-open in April 2000 - ie a little under 18 months
> * Museums Officer (myself) has prepared layouts, storylines, etc.
> I should be grateful for advice and suggestions. In the main, I really
> want
> to know whether a project manager is more versatile than a designer. For
> the
> same fee would we be getting a better deal with a project manager?
>
> I know! These things are dependent upon the skills, exerience and
> contacts of
> each person. However, we are poised to recruit ... and it would be
> helpful
> for me to know upon which 'type' I should concentrate.
>
> With thanks.
>
> Jane Burrell
> Museums Officer
> West Dorset District Council
>
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