Are you thinking about hiring an architect? Individuals and businesses who wish to have buildings or other structures designed or building sites planned, frequently hire architects to plan, design, and observe the construction of these projects. The purpose of the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Architects (NMBEA) as defined by the New Mexico Architectural Act is to safeguard life, health and property and to promote public welfare. To help ensure that you receive quality architectural service, the NMBEA examines, registers, and regulates architects.
Because of the complex and technical nature of architectural work, it is not unusual for misunderstandings to arise between the consumer and the architect about specifications, schedules, budgets, and the quality of the proposed work. NMBEA hopes that this Consumer's Guide to Hiring an Architect will help prevent such problems from occurring. This guide contains information on the kind of work that does and does not require a licensed architect and ideas on selecting and working with an architect.
If you find that you have an unresolvable problem with your architect even after following the information in this guide, instructions for filing a complaint are included in the Complaint section. Usually, by carefully planning and thoroughly discussing your project beforehand with your architect, you will avoid having to take this step.
Because of the complex and technical nature of architectural work, it is not unusual for misunderstandings to arise between the consumer and the architect about specifications, schedules, budgets, and the quality of the proposed work. NMBEA hopes that this Consumer's Guide to Hiring an Architect will help prevent such problems from occurring. This guide contains information on the kind of work that does and does not require a licensed architect and ideas on selecting and working with an architect.
If you find that you have an unresolvable problem with your architect even after following the information in this guide, instructions for filing a complaint are included in the Complaint section. Usually, by carefully planning and thoroughly discussing your project beforehand with your architect, you will avoid having to take this step.