Architects

Architects are professionals who translate homeowner needs and ideas into a final built product, such as a home addition or custom home, and often make the best project managers for major renovation or construction projects.

They are experts in government construction regulations, such as building codes, and in the preparation of technical documents required by homeowners to file for municipal building permits. The documents (construction drawings and specifications) are also used for project costing and actual construction.

Architects are often required to comply with local planning and zoning requirements such as required setbacks, height limitations, parking requirements, window transparency requirements and land use.

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