the company has since built up a strong portfolio of some really high quality, eye-catching projects in some prestigious areas. Cary credits the company’s success in both sectors, however, to his expertise as an architect. That expertise allows him to ensure that projects progress smoothly, especially early on. “Because I’m an architect, I understand the application process very well,” Cary says. “I understand how to get projects approved. I know what city inspectors are looking for. I know the building codes. And when the codes change, I’m one of the first ones to know.” As an architect – and as someone who designs most of his own projects – Cary can also predict and resolve problems earlier than a lot of builders. As an example, he cites an indoor playground project from a couple years ago, where they ran into a problem they had foreseen and planned for. They were able to consult with the property management’s structural engineer, submit new drawings, document everything, and get back to work the same day. “A carpenter who worked on that project got a similar project the next year somewhere else,” Cary recalls. “There ended up being a similar problem. It actually cost him over a week as he waited for different engineers to come on site and figure it out.” OCTOBER 2021 Image courtesy of Architect 57 Inc. for construction cost consultation.
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