My belief is that my client would be best served by me doing what i do best, contracting! If extensive design is required I will always refer a reputable architect that I’ve worked with in the past!
It would totally depend on the scope of the design work needed and an honest assessment of the firms abilities to do design work. My firm will do basic designs, like a single family home, 1 room addition or a kitchens in house. We refer out complex project or those that require the services of a registered design professional
I usually depends on the size of the remodel. I would much rather the customer hire a qualified designer for larger projects. This way I could concentrate on my job.
Depending on the scope of work an architect can be a real help to both the home owner and contractor. Most quality contractors have at least one architect that they have experience working with and can introduce to the home owner
We do all our design in house and have a comprehensive process that delivers exactly what the client needs. We call it a better way to build to a budget verses the standard get a architect and three bid senario.
As a contractor I will arrange and refer a architect
Its all about the size and need, for big project we will send it out, for small remodeling like bathroom, kitchen we want to help them save the cost so we do it inside.
I prefer to do the majority of the design work myself. Being in the construction industry for 16 years, I have found multiple problems with other peoples design work. Usually resulting in on site changes. So by doing the design myself, I can work out all the kinks before the plan is finalized.
refer to a good architect, one that you have a working relationship with so you can still keep a handle on the design/layout etc side of it.
The design of your project is the key to the whole job, I have considerable design experience in project design. You will find that most states require a licensed engineer or architect to design projects. In New Jersey the Code allows the home owner to design and prepare the plans; however, that doesn’t mean you should. If you prepare the plans and design, then the responsibility for the entire project is completely on you. I do not recommend this. I prefer to consult with the owner, if possible, before they contract with an architect, and help them come up with some design ideas that are work for their home. This helps the construction process and saves value time a money.
Depend of how large the project is?
What your experience with design field ?
What your skill and access to design’s software ?
I agree, let the Architect design and the builder build
We have capabilities to go both ways. Internally if work is simple and does not require a Architectural, or Engineer stamping the plans we can and usually do the design internally. If a licensed professional consultant is required per code, we will always hire from the company’s internal list of licensed professional consultants or work with the owners preference if any.
Best for both parties if the client hires an architect. I always recommend a few, but this way the owner can bid out the job to other contractors.
Refer an architect. However! Your connections that you have in this industry such as contractor-to-architect is vital to the success of your business and the growth of your business. Your relationships is a competitive advantage so treat them so. Therefore, if you have a potential customer that you have qualified and the customer seems to be a good relationship and client for the architect you are about to recommend, then do it. Otherwise, stay away from recommending your resources. Treat your relationships as gold and protect them. If you feel that your contact will benefit from the referral, then definitely feel free to refer a client because that positive result will result in a positive outcome for you as well, whether in building that home for that client or gaining more respect and good reputation with the architect. Good luck!
Good architects / engineers—where—depends on job, some are great, some stretch beyond…Job scope is #1.
It depends on what the project is and what is required for permitting etc. I think it is important for every contractor to build a relationship with at least one architect. We work closely with an architect and will get leads from them if a customer contacts them for a project they recommend us and vice versa.