Testimonials On what a contractor looks for in an architect “As contractors, we like to work with architects that are in tune with the actual construction process. Sometimes, architects are great at drawing plans that look good on paper, but are very hard to execute in the field. It really helps if they know what can or can’t work. And Berkowitz Design knows. Alan’s thorough understanding of the construction process saves everyone time and trouble. The other thing we really appreciate when bidding on a job are detailed plans. Berkowitz Design’s plans are very detailed and very accurate, down to telling us which specific materials to bid on. That enables us to develop accurate estimates, and we know that we are bidding on the same thing as the other contractors. On their experience with Berkowitz Design No matter what the project or the size, Alan and Mary (Huebner) are always a pleasure to work with. They are courteous, meticulous and very professional. They are also exceptionally well organized, which is a huge factor in this business. And they know their field. As a result, we find the projects we complete with them have fewer changes once construction begins. On how their clients feel about Berkowitz Design “Our clients trust Alan and his staff. By the time construction begins, they feel very comfortable that he knows what he’s doing and has their best interests in mind. He is very in tune with his clients and what they want from a project. — Shannon & Paul Kanyuck, Co-owners Complete Remodeling Kirkwood  On planning and design “What is great about Alan is that he sits down and listens first to how you want to use a room — rather than what it should look like. He asks lots of good questions to make sure that you’re not just saying it’s for one thing, but then intend to use it for something else. He is then very responsive to designing a solution that meets your needs, without imposing his own preferences. In our case, he also came up with ideas we would have never thought of. On working with contractors With Berkowitz Design as our project manager, we didn’t have to worry about anything. Either Alan or Mary (Huebner) were always there when we need them, making sure things were constructed the way they were supposed to be and trouble-shooting any potential problems for us.” On the value of past experience “You can’t underestimate the added value you get from an experienced architect like Alan. He knew the rules we had to play by to get the proper approvals, as well as the individual players who would be evaluating our plans. And he took care of us. On the finished product “Our addition blends in so well with our original home that we talk to people all the time who don’t realize it is an addition. It looks — and functions — great, inside and out. We’re very pleased with the entire process — and the results.” —Clayton homeowner who completed a two-story residential addition in 2005 |
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