Klesse Architects

Construction Administration Phase

Construction Administration begins after the contract is signed with the builder/contractor and includes all of the items which ensure the proper execution of the approved drawings and the approved contract.

Based on your needs and contract with the Architect, the Architect can observe construction and approve materials and procedures.

The Architect will work with the contractor to solve problems that may come up. The Architect will verify status of work complete.

Finally, the Architect will inspect the project for conformity and level of completion before final payment.

There are many advantages to hiring the designing Architect for this phase the Architect is the most familiar with the actual drawings and specifications.

Building a total structure or even doing a large addition can be a long and detailed process with checklists and unforeseen things happening along the way. If you don't have the time or the experience, it is a good idea to hire someone to do this and the Architect can function in this role.

Here is a quick list of some of the items that have to be done on a timely basis. While the contractor is expected to do many of these, it is a good idea to have someone else checking the contractor.

Daily Inspections: for the owner and with municipal inspectors
Sub Contractor Drawings: kitchen plan, cabinets, library, etc.
Utility Connections: power, phone, gas, etc.
Product Selection: floors, light fixtures, hardware, appliances, etc.
Loan/Bank Inspection: if financed with a construction loan
Inspections For Payments: the contractor will ask for payments
Final Walk Through: this includes preparing a final punch list
Equipment/Appliance Manuals: operation manuals and warranties
As Built Drawings: if there were any changes along the way
Final Payment: there are more steps than you may have imagined

Mission

We believe that Klesse Architects is unique as a professional service company in that we can summarize our Mission statement or Value Proposition in only two words — "We listen".

While our firm has strong opinions, years of training and professional experience, codified methodologies and a high level of artistic aesthetics, the difference is: "we listen".

After all, we won't be living there, you will.