My architect provided some treads on the drawing which I took as gospel, now that I am ordering I am trying to verify everything meets code and it's a PITA. 

Hi Apurva,53 units -- It would be smart to talk to an Architect who does multi-family (In your general area) about the cost of doing a restyle as well as colors.Especially if you choose a Hardie (Fiber Cement type) product.With Hardie (Type) products, read the upkeep instructions, some require re-applying the joint sealers (factor that into your maintenance budget).Also with Hardie (Type) products there is a service life to the color...some come pre-colored, some your contractors must paint on site, (some require priming of cuts when installed)---talk to the Architect about the maintenance schedule and the CAPEX for this.Hardie makes big sheets of this for multi-family that Architects can use for visual effect and ease of installation.With 53 units--springing for an Architect to help with this would be intelligent.Good Luck!

Has any Builder/GC here ever payed a "referral fee" to an architect for bringing you a custom home project?

I have a best friend that is a Licensed Architect and Licensed General Contractor.

I have already consulted city planning officials, architect, surveyor and bank and private lenders. 

We thought we had this covered with the HUD architect review but it looks like our pre-construction lender to HUD- did not know we wanted the green cert for interest and point savings.We have 2 builds- 1 80% done and the second is on the development path with construction beginning in 4 months.  42 units for 1 and 40 for the other- 3 story walk-up. 

Seeking a licensed/insured General Contractor/Architect to bid on this project.Thank You!

Seeking a licensed/insured General Contractor/Architect to bid on this project.Thank You!

Brandon gave a fantastic keynote speech about becoming the architect of your company and getting in alignment in your life.  

Hello all, we are looking for a Dayton-area architect for a small job on a 4plex remodel.