Prior to submitting for building permit approval, we will discuss your intentions for undertaking construction. We can help interview and select contractors based on references or bidding. We keep a list of local construction companies whom we work with regularly, and we will introduce potentially suitable contractors for you to meet and consider. Often we coordinate with contractors to facilitate accurate estimates and pricing, while some owners prefer to manage this process themselves. In either scenario, we’re available to assist with review and comparison of competitive bidding.

In any construction project, issues arise that need to be addressed immediately and efficiently. Unforeseen conditions may arise requiring a revised design solution. Owners may make changes during construction.

Regular involvement by the architect during construction is encouraged, but not required. Regardless of the situation, we can be ready to review and observe conditions in the field, revise plans accordingly, and track the changes through the building department to help minimize delays and keep progress moving.

There are often many consulting professions necessary for complete projects. Orchestrating the work of multiple professionals, focusing them on achieving the needs of each client, is a part of our role as architect. Professional consulting works may include:

• structural engineering

• interior design, kitchen, closets, finishes, fixtures

• Title 24 energy compliance

• topographic surveys

• civil engineering, utilities planning

• geo-technical investigation

• arborist reports and tree preservation

• green building and efficiency reporting

• landscape architecture

• audio/video and security specialists

• acoustical engineering

• pool and water feature consultants

• wine storage, theater, specialty consultants

• lighting system programming and design