Important Qualities of Design Teams in Managing Client's Brief and their Impact on Delivering Quality Buildings

Construction projects may complete on time and at stipulated costs but may fail to produce quality buildings to support technical and business operations. Clients, the key providers of information, often lack knowledge and experience in the briefing process thus, forming barriers for accurate development of briefs. Much research has been carried out to improve briefing practices, yet, none have specifically identified the design team qualities that can improve client's participation. In responding to calls for research in these areas, this paper suggests architects play important roles, be experienced, good leaders and equipped with specialist skills in various types of buildings.