HOW DOES IT WORK?

SERVICES

Predesign services both commercial and residential

Programing

Existing facilities survey

Feasibility Study

Site Analysis

Site development planning

Assistance with surveyor and soils engineer selection

Assistance with regulatory bodies

Design/build

Preliminary or schematic design

Design development

Construction documents (drawings and specifications)

Bidding process

Analysis of alternates/substitutions

Administration of agreements between client and contractor

Construction management

Project closeout

Warranty review

ARCHITECT'S ROLE

The client has a vision; the architect can make it happen.

The architect creates a total environment with options which help you get the most for your investment as well as delight in living.

Limited budget? The architect saves you money, avoids potential problems, increases the value of your property.

The architect is your representative. He knows codes, regulations, qualified contractors, and visits the job site to protect your interests.

Assists with permits, review boards, engineering, designs with neighborhood in mind.

AIA Contract: architectural fee is approximately 10% of construction cost (depending on size) for residential; commercial is less.

Architect will coordinate work of surveyor, soils engineer, structural engineer, electrical engineer, and mechanical engineer (architect may do some engineering on small jobs).

Landscaping services may be available.

Architect provides sketches, sometimes computer visualization, models, renderings to familiarize you with design.

Cost estimating.

OWNER'S ROLE

Provides information to architect

Makes decisions on finishes, colors, exterior, interior (architect will provide choices)

Approves and makes payments to contractor with approval from architect

Discusses all changes during construction with architect to avoid misunderstandings with contractor

If a dispute arises with contractor, architect is mediator

Understands that the architect is the most knowledgable and familiar with design; communications should be channeled through architect.