Our Process

Hiring a Contractor

Our preferred method is design through an integrated project team from the initial programming phase.  The owner, architect, and contractor work together commencing at the early design phase and continuing through occupancy.  This creates a highly effective collaboration that utilizes the talents and insights of all participants to optimize efficiency and results.  When the construction documents have been completed, the contractor will use them to obtain competitive bids from sub-contractors.

Another method of hiring a contractor is through a bid process.  This process usually involves 2-3 general contractors and can take upwards of 4-6 weeks to complete.  Once the bids have been turned in, we can provide assistance in determining the best potential contractor.  In a lot of cases, lowest bidder wins, but the lowest bidder may not be the best suited for your project needs.  If the bidder hasn’t done a thorough job reviewing the plans and specifications it can lead to multiple change orders and possibly cost overruns.  We can help you make the contractor selection based on your needs and the best value.