How do we get started?
We begin with a phone conversation to learn about your project. If scope and desired schedule seem like a good fit, we schedule an initial meeting with you at your property to learn more about your site, as well as goals and concerns. That initial meeting also gives you a chance to see our work and get to know us better. With the information gathered, we put together a detailed fee proposal for you to review. We embark on project work only after you have reviewed and approved our project fee proposal
How long does the process take?
The project schedule is typically driven by the owner’s decision making process. Most owners that we work with bring a great deal of care and concern to developing their property and want to consider every aspect of the design. For residential projects, master planning takes about 2-3 months to complete; complete construction bid documents take about 6 months to complete. We are not working on the project for that entire time, but find that this duration gives owners the time they need to review options and move forward with a design that is both thoughtful, useful, and wonderful.
When will we know how much it will cost?
Accurate cost information is critical. We provide preliminary pricing during early schematic design. Our estimates are based on knowledge of the construction climate.
The most accurate cost information is the price provided by the builder you want to work with. For this reason, we recommend owners meet builders before design is complete. We prepare detailed interim drawings to obtain price proposals; owners can also use the process to meet and select a builder who is then on board to advise as design is completed.
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