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.

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April 05, 2023Groundbreaking of the Mooreseville Goddard School

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February 02, 2023David Buist Named Fort Mill / Tega Cay Businessperson of the Year

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