Your General Contractor (GC) will use the plans delivered by your architect, they will assist with obtaining the necessary permits, they'll do planning of the building/remodeling stages, including budget, take care of material supply, construction management/construction project management. The GC will also ensure that the workers make progress according to schedule - sometimes they will hire sub-contractors to do the work (plumber, electrician). General Contractor runs their own construction company. General contractor is licensed in a specific state & county. You'll therefore want to ensure you're working with general contractor local providers in your city - general contractors in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Keep in mind that there's a building code in place that everyone needs to abide by. More often than not, if you live in an apartment/condo, you are only allowed to paint and do decoration work without obtaining a permit first.

Why do I need to hire a licensed general contractor? Why do I need to hire a builder?

Architect will provide their expertise in drawings - design, technical documentation, they will take care of feasibility study of your project, they'll create and manage your project estimates - timelines and budget, they'll apply for planning permission, will help you choose contractors. Architect is licensed within a specific state, so while you can work with an architect remotely, you want to ensure they are licensed to sign plans in the jurisdiction where your project is located. Our company is licensed in Florida. Our architecture firm is available for in-person meetings in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Why do I need to hire an architect?

We offer a design-build model. This means we work with you as your local architect, as well as your local General Contractor. What is the competitive advantage that Miami- Dade county or Broward county companies that offer only General Contractor or only Architect services don’t have? It is the combined unique perspective in understanding both the areas. Our expertise and combined years of experience will do more for you than just avoid possible “finger- pointing” between various parties involved in execution of your project. We take full responsibility for the success of your project. However, we’d also be happy to get in touch and use our great communication and organization skills to work with your architect or selected general contractor if you already have one.

What is a design-build model and how are these companies different from an architect firm or general contractor firm?

Our company has a General Contractor License & Architectural License in Florida. We are an architecture company, construction company - offer remodeling as well as new home and commercial construction.

Do you have a contracting license for the kind of work I need to perform?

General liability insurance, Professional liability insurance

What kinds of insurance do you carry?

Happy to do so, let's talk!

Please provide references for similar projects that you’ve recently completed.

We will discuss this during the 2nd phase, once we finish feasibility study.

What is the timeline for my project?

We might engage our experienced and reliable network of subcontractors as needed.

Will you hire subcontractors?

We'll develop a plan and agree on a schedule on which we'll provide progress updates to you. We're using our years of construction & architectural experience to put best practices into action.

How will my project be supervised?

Our services come with a 1-year warranty.

Is there a written warranty for service or materials?

Services - Architect, Engineer, General Contractor, Permitting Fees, Materials

What are the major components of cost/ a budget for a new home?

We will discuss this during our first meeting.

What does the payment schedule look like?

Initial scope will be defined in a contract. In case of any changes that you request, we will do impact analysis on scope, budget, timelines and share with you for an approval before we proceed. We will also write up a change order to clarify any changes that we've agreed upon.

How will work scope or price changes be handled?

We will discuss this as a part of feasibility study.

What challenges do you foresee with my project?

You will be assigned a Project Manager. They will be your main point of contact. We will have regularly scheduled status meetings to monitor progress to completion. We are available to answer your questions via e-mail, over phone and of course during these meetings.

Who is my main point of contact? How do you communicate with clients?

Yes. We will define these responsibilities in the contract.

Will you pull all of the necessary building permits and schedule required inspections?

Yes, once the project is paid in full.

Will you provide a written lien waiver upon completion?

We build new residential buildings (new homes), new commercial buildings, we also perform your home renovations or home remodeling.

What kind of buildings/structures can you build?

We provide both the services. We hope that this FAQ and tips section on how to confirm if the architect or general contractor is a good match for you and the details on what you should consider are helpful and that you choose to work with us! We strive to be the best match for your needs to find "best general contractor near me" or "best architect near me".

How do I find a general contractor? How do I find an architect?

Perhaps you can consider this as starting point or a guide for how to find the best remodeling company in the area:

“Your Integrated Project Solution.”

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