http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/choosing-a-contractor-by-competitive-bidding/ We are mountain architects specializing in mountain architecture throughout North America, from lodges and lakefront homes to cabins and beach houses. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:32:11 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/choosing-a-contractor-by-competitive-bidding/comment-page-1/#comment-11133 John Hendricks, AIA Architect Tue, 31 May 2011 16:31:49 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=2100#comment-11133 Hi Jim. An architect is a mediator between the owner and contractor. An architect will protect the owner in the bidding/negotiation process, and by making job site visits to make sure it is built correctly. Design/Build firms sometimes have architects, but they work for the contractor. If you do go this route, make sure they are actually architects and not draftsmen. Hi Jim. An architect is a mediator between the owner and contractor. An architect will protect the owner in the bidding/negotiation process, and by making job site visits to make sure it is built correctly. Design/Build firms sometimes have architects, but they work for the contractor. If you do go this route, make sure they are actually architects and not draftsmen.

]]> http://hendricksarch.com/index.php/choosing-a-contractor-by-competitive-bidding/comment-page-1/#comment-11107 jim coulson Fri, 27 May 2011 14:38:05 +0000 http://hendricksarch.com/?p=2100#comment-11107 Is it a good idea to work with a company that is both architect and contractor? Is it a good idea to work with a company that is both architect and contractor?

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