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9 Having a close relationship with the client enables OAI members to customise the construction to his specific needs. They develop the project within the available budget and they are ready to follow the “Life Cycle Cost” and circular economy principles. OAI members work in a stage by stage process: feasibility studies and design of the project, legal requirements, call for tenders and analysis of contractors’ and craftsmen’s quotations, control of the building site and deadlines, as well as control of the quality of execution, assistance to work acceptance. ADDED VALUE OFFERED BY SERVICES OF OAI MEMBERS It is rare to gather the 5 OAI professions in one single professional body. This facilitates managing and integrating task force teams thus satisfying the client’s needs with accuracy and to the highest standards. Luxembourg is situated in the heart of Europe and at the crossroad of multilingual cultures. This has a positive influence on creativity, technical know-how and on innovation through interregional and international exchanges. The formation of polyglot and multicultural teams is thus promoted. These influences result in a construction identity specific to the country. This situation is enhanced by the fact that on one hand office’s staff attended university mainly abroad, which increased their ability to adapt to foreign markets, and on the other hand, international clients have, more and more, developed ambitious projects locally. Illustrations from the Guide OAI Références 2016, where you can find the authors of these projects cf. www.oai.lu in the menu “accueil” => “publications grand public” REGISTERED OBLIGATORY MEMBERS (12/2016) ARCHITECTS OFFICES 609 - head office in Luxembourg 479 - head office abroad 130 INTERIOR ARCHITECTS OFFICES 33 - head office in Luxembourg 33 CONSULTING ENGINEERS OFFICES 231 - head office in Luxembourg 184 - head office abroad 47 URBAN DESIGNERS AND MASTER PLANNERS / OFFICES 160 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS OFFICES 9 MANPOWER - head office in Luxembourg 5131 MEMBERSHIP OAI = QUALITY L ABEL The essence of the 5 OAI professions is such as follows: • qualification, competence, expertise, creativity and inventiveness, • guaranteeing independence and ethics, • assuming professional responsibilities, • the obligation of taking insurance policies that cover these risks, • avoiding conflicts of interest by renouncing to any commercial activity, • defending public interest and interests of clients and users. DOCUMENTATION ON OAI MEMBERS • www.oai.lu in the following menus - « annuaire des membres » : Directory of members - « accueil » => « publications grand public » - « accueil » => « expositions » : wide variety of projects - « bauhärepräis » : Clients Award - Biannual publication « Guides Références » • www.architectour.lu