{"id":17444,"date":"2023-04-17T08:46:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T06:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/?p=17444"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:06:05","slug":"architect-firm-inside-client-advisor-trine-christensen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/arkitektfirmaet-indefra-bygherreraadgiver-trine-christensen\/","title":{"rendered":"The architectural firm from the inside - client advisor Trine Christensen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The business case is the driving force for client advisor Trine Christensen<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to briefly introduce yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Trine, I am 29 years old and I work as a developer advisor <\/a>here at KHR. I have studied for\u00a0structural engineer<\/a> p\u00e5\u00a0K\u00f8benhavns Erhvervsakademi (KEA) og har herefter l\u00e6st\u00a0en kandidat i \u2019Ledelse og Informatik i Byggeriet\u2019 p\u00e5 Aalborg Universitet (AAU) i Sydhavnen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spend my free time socialising with my loved ones, working out, running and reading different books - both those that tap into my interests and those with content I know nothing about, in order to broaden my horizons. Every year, I actually have a goal - a New Year's resolution, if you will - to read at least one book a month. In 2023, I've set it at a minimum of 2 books a month. I've done this to reduce my 'screen time' and really just to activate and ventilate my brain through literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you choose a career path as a client advisor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the longest part of my studies, I didn't really know about the role of a client advisor, so it's a bit of a coincidence that I ended up here.

I started in the role of client advisor when I was studying at Aalborg University. During my thesis programme, the company I wrote my thesis on offered me a position in their client consultancy department, which was my start in the role. After being there for a year, I switched here to KHR and I have never doubted that it was the right path for me.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I also believe that you never stop learning. That's why I'm starting an HD Part 2 in Finance this summer alongside my work, as a financial background combined with my construction knowledge will position me better in relation to the organisations I represent. I'm really looking forward to getting started with that. 
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Can you explain in more detail what you do as a client advisor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my position as a client advisor at KHR, I advise our clients on the development, construction and purchase of properties.
The task is different depending on whether I represent a developer<\/em>who need a new build or renovation, or a buyer <\/em>of a turnkey construction project - what we call a 'Forward Purchase' - which often buys the project as a complete building without necessarily having anything to do with the development.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I often represent buyers, which is my starting point here. When I act as a client advisor for the buyer, I represent them. In this case, the buyer and seller will have made a SPA<\/a> (sales & purchase agreement), which contains contractual conditions and legal prerequisites - my role is to drive the process from agreement to handover between seller and buyer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary focal point is the monthly client meetings, where the contractor, client and myself, on behalf of the buyer, discuss the process, progress and any project decisions. The buyer has the opportunity to make additional purchases on an ongoing basis, and it is my job to safeguard the buyer's interests in the best possible way. Based on an assessment of project decisions that may result in additional costs, I make my recommendation. I always keep three things in mind; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The architectural \/ aesthetic <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Operations <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. The economy. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        If the buyer wants to make an additional purchase that will actually be an additional cost, it is my responsibility to assess whether it is 'nice to have' or 'need to have' - i.e. whether it can increase the quality of the project and thus the value of the buyer's portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As we approach the handover of the project, the contractor, the client and myself will review the preliminarily completed building. We identify any defects and deficiencies to ensure that the buyer actually takes over the project in the agreed quality.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Finally, we participate in the handover, which is between the contractor and the client, and then the handover between the client, i.e. the seller, and the buyer. The handover is considered to be the final interaction, what we call 'closing'. After this, however, various issues can arise in relation to the project post-closing that we, as the buyer's representative, must deal with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Become part of the team! KHR Architecture is looking for client advisors. Click here to apply.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        What motivates you most in your work as a client advisor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Business cases. Broadly speaking.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        But in addition, it motivates me to help ensure that the buyer takes over the project as agreed and that I have been the driving force for the buyer throughout the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Which project would you like to work on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        There are no specific projects I dream of working on, as for me it's more about the process of completing a project - whether it's student housing, commercial property or something else entirely when it's handed over.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        However, I am very fascinated by both urban development and foreign projects. I generally watch a lot of documentaries presenting special projects around the world, and a lecture I once attended about construction in Dubai particularly caught my interest. Dubai builds on a completely different scale and because of their economic foundation in the construction industry, virtually any construction solution is feasible, which allows for some exciting and complex buildings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Given my fundamental interest in foreign construction, it's definitely something I'd like to do at some point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How do you keep up to date and find inspiration in the construction industry and your profession?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        I do this especially through my work and sparring with colleagues. In addition, I often participate in various presentations and lectures within the industry and am a member of relevant networks. In relation to this, together with two competent women who work as lawyers and asset managers, I am in the process of establishing a network for women in the property industry.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The purpose of the network is not to divide the industry by gender, but rather to create a forum where women with the same level of ambition and career-orientated mindset can share knowledge, spar and help each other develop. In my view, development is most effective if it takes place among like-minded people who you can mirror yourself in both professionally and privately. I'm therefore really excited to get this forum up and running, and I hope that it can contribute in some way to the industry and its future development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Do you have any advice for a future builder?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Clients should always secure a client advisor early in the process. Value is created through in-depth knowledge of the project, as it provides a better basis for making decisions - big or small.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        That said, of course, you need to choose your advisor carefully. I recently read where architect and professor Lars Juel Thiis states that 'client consultancy has become a very lucrative zone to be in'. In his view, client consultants 'persuade' their clients to hire them early to put themselves in a profitable position. He questions the competences of the consultants and whether they really know what they are saying,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In this way, he emphasises the value of the client consultant's role and explicitly encourages the individual client to ensure that they really do get the service they have asked for. I agree that the role of the client consultant is based on competence, but it is still crucial that they also have this in-depth knowledge of the specific project that I mentioned earlier. I would therefore continue to recommend early involvement combined with professional competence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Click through to see the full KHR's team<\/a> or read more about our services in building consultancy<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Trine Christensen didn't plan to become a client advisor when she graduated as a structural engineer and went on to complete her Master's degree in Management and Informatics in Construction. But with an academic understanding of processes, a huge drive to support customers' business cases and the joy of an outgoing and versatile role, the job as a client advisor was made for her. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":17862,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[295,297],"class_list":["post-17444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-people","tag-bygherreraadgivning","tag-bygherreraadgiver"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17444"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22632,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17444\/revisions\/22632"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}