Should You Hire An Architect Or Builder First?

If you’re working on a commercial development project, you may be wondering if you should hire an architect or a builder first. Is it more important to find a qualified architect first, or should you be looking to hire a construction company? What’s the better choice? Find out now in this blog from Henderson Architect.

 

You Should Hire An Architect First

Given that we’re an architecture firm, it may not be a surprise that we recommend hiring an architect first – particularly for large projects in the tourism and hospitality industries. Why hire an architect first?

Well, it’s simple. The first thing you need before any new development begins is a plan – and architects are the best choice for creating your building plans. It’s what they do! An architect will work closely with you to develop a structure that’s functional, beautiful, and meets all of your project specifications.

That’s not all, though. Architects can help with every aspect of planning your construction project, including site analysis, creating construction documents, acquiring necessary permits, conducting project feasibility studies, and creating a budget and a schedule for your construction project.

By hiring an architect first, you’ll be able to work out the details about your construction project and make sure you’re on solid footing before you find a builder. This makes it a lot easier to manage the process of hiring a builder.

 

An Architect Can Help You Find The Right Builder

Another benefit of hiring an architect first is that your architect can help you find the right builder. Architecture firms often have close relationships with local builders and construction companies, and can provide you with the guidance you need as you hire a builder for your project.

This is really important. When work on your project begins, your architect and your builder will need to work closely with each other to ensure that the construction process goes smoothly.

For example, at Henderson Architect, we have relationships with many different builders in Santa Rosa, and we can help you choose the right construction company based on the specifics of your project.

 

Need An Architect For Your Next Project In Santa Rosa? Contact Henderson Architect!

At Henderson Architect, we’re experts in commercial architecture for restaurants, event centers, retail stores, wineries and more. If you’re working on a commercial development in Santa Rosa and aren’t sure where to start, just send us a message or give us a call at 707-237-5240.