It’s important to understand the relationship between you, your general contractor, and your architect, and how our responsibilities intersect.
Your project’s cost per square foot will depend on your selection of a general contractor (GC) and the quality of subcontractors they engage, along with the finish grade choice you’ve made. We offer market-comparable square foot estimates within our overall project estimate. We assume the square foot cost includes an allowance for fixtures; you need to confirm this with your general contractor.
You must have an agreement with your GC in writing, which must be guided by the construction documents, including plans and specifications, that define our expectations of the GC. Materials costs can vary significantly and will presumably rise over time, as will labor, affecting your cost-per-square-foot estimates.
The final architectural phase is the construction contract administration (CA) phase. The architect provides construction observation during this phase as well as answering requests for information from the GC. The architect does not typically provide construction management services; the owner is responsible for the work performed by the GC.
Check with your GC to determine how various warranties may be affected by your finish grade choice. Your construction schedule will be set by your GC and will affect our estimates. Owner-approved GC-initiated changes to design and specifications are treated as owner-directed Additional Services (AS).