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Some say that I should select a builder, contractor, or CM before selecting an Architect. When is that good advise?

April 26, 2017advise architect builder CM contractor good select selecting

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Some say that I should select a builder, contractor, or CM before selecting an Architect. When is that good advise?

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It works best to select an architect first; then the architect who is going to design the project can help establish the capabilities required from those who will build the project. If the owner already knows a specific contractor will be used, this should be disclosed up front.