Interior Renovations
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Interior Renovations Holden Johnson ArmourCo Solutions
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condominium renovation project can be an exciting time for residents – especially to those who have lived to see their current décor go out of style over the past few years. Who doesn’t love a fresh start? However, there are a lot of moving parts in an interior renovation, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed with all the new information – especially for inexperienced Board members or managers. The realization that every decision made will go on to affect hundreds or even thousands of residents for at least a decade can be a lot of pressure. Fortunately, a design build firm is exactly the type of solution for corporations that want to achieve the most value out of their budgets. Here are six advantages of a design build for condominium corporations to consider when it comes to planning interior projects: 1. Streamlined process With a design build process, the firm handles everything from the design, architectural or structural concerns, materials, permits, accessibility concerns, and even assists in budgeting. This one-stop-shop approach saves countless hours and potentially thousands of dollars spent on contracting each individual professional to consult on a project. 2. No lengthy bidding process (focus on cost certainty) One of the reasons corporations may choose to tender an interior design project is to maintain some control and price transparency through a bidding process. However, the reality is that the tender process may end up costing more or causing delays as it adds another layer of complexity to a large project. When a design goes out to tender and all the bids are collected, the corporation may only
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