Great question.  We can of course assist you on your project from concept to construction completion and have existing relations with numerous qualified and trustworthy contractors.  There are two common ways to work with a general contractor and each begins with the creation Construction Documents.

Creating Construction Documents

As architects, it is our pleasure to work closely with you to understand your goals for the project and then design accordingly, taking into account codes, legal restrictions, and budgets. The end product we create is a detailed set of Construction Documents which will be reviewed and permitted by local jurisdictions and then provided to a general contractor to construct the project.

Selecting a Contractor

You have a few options when it comes to selecting a general contractor. One option is to wait until the completion of the construction documents and solicit competitive bids from multiple general contractors for the full scope of work.

A second approach is to hire a general contractor early in the design process and make them a member of the team as the project develops. In this scenario, the project team evaluates different design options regarding price and we can track the budget closely as things develop.  When Construction Documents are complete, the general contractor solicits bids from a variety of subcontractors to get competitive prices from those trades and negotiates with you on their fees and markups.

In either scenario we will be more than happy to introduce you to qualified candidates for the construction and guide you through the process, staying on board through the completion of the construction as your advocate.