Posts filed under “contractors”
Who To Call First, An Architect Or A Contractor? Part 2
In part 1 we learned that who to call first, and architect or a contractor, is not as important as getting both on board early. Establishing a solid foundation of communication, trust and predictability. The tip of the iceberg… Getting the architect and contractor on board together is only a start. Each will assemble their […]
Who To Call First, An Architect Or A Contractor? Part 1
You’ve out grown your home or business and are now asking yourself “who should I hire first, an architect or a builder?” Architects will say “call me first” and builders will say “Nooo…. call me first”. The truth is, you can’t have one without the other. The sensible approach is to get both on board […]
How To Find A Reputable Contractor In One Simple Step
Step 1: Listen to your architect! Seriously! …and if you don’t have one, find one and ask for a recommendation. I recently did some permit drawings for a friend who is also a client. I also recommended a couple contractors that I trust, but he decided to go with someone else to save a […]
Building a New Home, Part 4: The Home Stretch
In part three I explained the three phases of design, Pre-Design, Schematic Design and Design Development, and how they relate to the construction process. In part four we will discover how it all transforms onto a legal document that your contractor will build from. Construction Documents/Drawings: If you have ever assembled a bicycle, you […]
What is that ‘thingy’ on the roof?
This blog post was inspired by an article that I recently read as well as conversations I’ve had with many clients. Architects (and builders) have names for just about every component or system involved in the design and construction of a building. Most of these terms have been passed down from as far back as the ancient Egyptians to […]
17 Questions To Ask Your Architect… before he or she is your architect.
Personality is an important quality to consider when determining who will design your project. The architect you choose will need to work well with many types of people and professions, and most importantly he or she needs to work well with you and the builder/contractor. There are as many questions you can ask as there are […]
Do I need an architect? (Part 1)
You have a few acres to build a single family home or purchased a 100yr old home that needs a gut renovation. You have a tight budget and are concerned about spending it efficiently. So you ask yourself, “do I need an architect?”. Depending on the size and scope of your project you might not […]