Architect Blog

We were recently contacted by a homeowner in Boulder County for Architect Consulting Services regarding an estimate for fees, with regard to subject consideration. We compared equivalent overall square footages of livable space, for each option. Additional services included a preliminary cost estimate for comparative construction costs as well, but below is a recap of findings for Architect fees. Of course every project scope of work will be different, so consider this rela

A friend of mine took his car into the shop for work that he knew needed to be performed and was also advised that a ‘check-up’ should be done regarding other parts of the vehicle; he said ok. A couple days later, a very large estimate was given to him with the explanation that his car needed additional work done and that there was only one way to accomplish this; or was there? Similar situations can and do occur, in the construction industry with hundreds of options and deci

The business structure for design and construction of a new project, whether it be a Custom Home or Commercial building, is typically contracted in one of two ways: the Owner hiring a separate Architect and separate General Contractor, or one entity that is licensed to provide both services, commonly know as a Design-Build company. But… in either case, who does the Owner really have, as an independent fiduciary to them only and is a seasoned Resource, looking after their pers