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Great question. ARK Studio truly provides the best of all options, combining architectural expertise, a residential experience and focus, and the most effective cost. ARK Studio has experience working within both Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB), and can fit effectively into either project delivery. Whether working with a builder or homeowner, our job is to make the project a better overall experience. By thoroughly documenting the client's design ideas into comprehensive construction drawings, the client benefits from accurate bidding, cost and construction. Meanwhile, the builder benefits from thorough documentation and a well-informed, satisfied client.
Your new or renovated home is a major investment, and we would like to help you see it done right. When you're planning to build or renovate your home, there are several options available for integrating the design phase into the project. To avoid either overpaying for the right level of quality or underpaying for not enough, below is a brief guide to some common residential project delivery options. Each has its pros and cons, which are only meant as a reference for typical project scenarios and may not be true for all cases. Depending on your specific project, ARK Studio may be a better fit as an alternative design phase option. Learn more and find out:
Dahl, Jonathan. 1,001 Things They Won't Tell You: An Insiders Guide to Spending, Saving, and Living Wisely. New York, NY: Workman, 2009.
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Contrary to the indication of the title, this article is not intended by the author as a negative representation of builders and GCs as a whole. At ARK Studio we work with many very well-qualified GCs. This purpose of the article is as a reference guide for issues relevant to selection of qualified design and construction professionals.