We take a unqiue approach to contracting. See below for details
Design – Assist – Build Owner Pays Architect Directly
PROS
Material and labor pricing is discovered during the Schematic Design process.
The owner may hire a different General Contractor.
The owner and General Contractor collaborate.
All of the pros of the Design + Build method with none of the cons.
CONS
The cost associated with consulting with the General Contractor; however this cost is usually minimal.
Design – Build Owner pays GC for Design GC pays Architect
PROS
All drawings/CD’s for the project are 100% completed.
Pricing can be developed throughout the drawing process, unlike the Design + Bid + Build method.
CONS
The Architect works for the General Contractor, not the owner.
The owner has to hire the original General Contractor even if there is a falling-out throughout the planning process.
Design – Bid – Build Owner Pays Architect Directly
PROS
All construction documents for the project are 100% completed.
The owner can expect to receive three to four bids from different General Contractors. This gives the owner an opportunity to compare pricing and weigh options.
CONS
Project pricing may be higher than the budget.
There is no pricing input from the General Contractor throughout the planning process.
If the project exceeds the owner’s budget, the Architect has to re-draw the plans, losing time and money.
