Commercial
Your business is important, and your building or tenant space is critical in how your business works. It has to be functional, it has to project the right appearance to your clients, and most important, it has to meet your budget. We can help you whether you're renovating, expanding, or building a whole new building.
We know that not every project is a new showroom or brand new office; sometimes you just need some functional changes or are out of space. We bring the same level of attention to detail and budget to every project we work on.
Typically, a project would start with us sitting down with you to discuss the overall scope of the project. At this point, a formal proposal of the architect's cost can be made. Depending on the type and scope, a contract can range from an hourly rate to a lump sum to a percentage of the final construction cost. At this time we would also present a project schedule, with the appropriate phases of work and delivery dates, to allow you to plan accordingly. This will vary immensely, depending on the scope and complexity of the job.
Here is a standard project sequence with some services typically provided. Of course not all of these will apply, but will be tailored to your project and budget. As part of this schedule, there will be a number of face-to-face meetings and progress documents delivered to you for your review and approval. As the design is finalized, final construction documents including drawings and specifications will be produced to allow you to obtain competitive and consistent bids from contractors, as well as to allow for permitting and construction.
Another way to aid the design process is by using computer renderings. We can produce three-dimensional computer models to allow you experience and critique the design or to use as a sales and marketing tool. These can range from simple spatial models to photo-realistic renderings of the final product.
Often, clients like us to provide construction administration services as well. This means we act as your agent to review the contractor's progress and quality, to insure you get what you paid for.
Contact us today to see how we can help you, no matter what size your project is.
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