Various factors influence the cost of a new commercial building. Some are more obvious like land acquisition, permits and construction. Then, there are lifecycle costs to consider like utilities, maintenance and replacements. Often, clients are unaware what the actual...
A Practical Guide for Developers Navigating the complexities of large-scale real estate projects demands a comprehensive understanding of various architectural and engineering (A/E) disciplines. Knowing the roles and contributions of each discipline not only aids in...
We have been incredibly busy over at Prime Architects working on some exciting and historical commercial projects around the OKC Metro. Be sure to check out some of our project sheets that further explain some of the projects we have had the incredible opportunity to...
Trust is the foundation of any relationship between an architect and a client. A great working relationship with your architect fosters effective communication, understanding of your needs, creative collaboration, cost-effective solutions, access to expertise, smooth...
If you are wondering why you can’t seem to find an industry standard for establishing an architect’s fee, it’s because there isn’t one (you’re not crazy!). In fact, almost 30 years ago, because of a consent decree with the US Justice...
In development, a feasibility study measures the ability to complete a project successfully and account for economic, technological, legal and scheduling factors that may affect it. Potential property owners or existing owners use feasibility studies to determine both...