Benjamin Nutter Associates, Architects






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Architectural Services
  • Consultations & Project Planning
  • New Residences - Traditional or Contemporary
  • Renovations and Additions
  • Vacation/Retirement Houses and Cottages
  • Historic Preservation
  • Small Commercial Buildings
  • Project Administration

Architectural Process

Initial Consultation

  • Review site/structural existing conditions
  • Develop design requirements
  • Review owner's concerns/questions/budget
  • Determine architectural & construction schedule

Contract

  • Outline of proposed architectural services
  • Fee structure

Measure and Draw Phase

  • Documentation of existing conditions

Preliminary Schematic Design & Final Design Phases - Consultations w/ Owner

  • Drawings based on design requirements
  • Review(s) with owner
  • Preliminary construction cost estimate
  • Revisions to design as required

Construction Documents Phase

  • Site plan
  • Floor plan(s)
  • Elevations
  • Section(s)
  • Details
  • Plumbing/heating/electrical as required
  • Outline specification
  • Door & window schedule
  • Updated construction cost estimate

Bid-Negotiation Phase
(if owner has selected a general contractor, this phase may not be required)

  • Construction documents/specifications provided to general contractor(s) for pricing
  • Meeting with contractor(s) to review project/drawings
  • Assist w/ negotiations between owner/general contractor

Construction Administration

  • On site visits to determine that construction is consistent with drawings/details/specifications
  • Discussions regarding questions about drawings/details/specifications
Post Office Box 254
363 Boston Street
Topsfield, MA 01983
Tel. (978) 887-9836

info@benjaminnutter.com
Inquiries Welcome
Contact us at:
Tel. 978.887.9836 or via email.

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Architectural Process & Services