Posts filed under “New Construction”
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 2: Getting Started
Initial documents: In part 1 I discussed the process of building a new home or renovation from the initial contact to the proposal and finally reaching an agreement. Part 2 will cover the documents that will be your responsibility as the property owner. Plot Plan: Before getting started with the design process your architect will need to know if your project […]