by timnichols | Aug 25, 2019 | Residential Architecture
I recently met with a customer who asked for an architectural drawing for residential modification. We met for one hour and she explained what she wanted and we discussed it. I offered to prepare a schematic design of her idea. She accepted and I completed the work...
by timnichols | Sep 30, 2018 | Acoutstics, Commercial Architecture, Commercial Remodel, Complete Renovation, Construction Documents, Permitting, Project Delivery
Have you ever been in a restaurant when you cannot hear the person across the table; and, before you know it, you are nearly shouting? Have you gone to use the bathroom and felt uncomfortable because you can hear people talking in the next room? Or have you gone to...
by timnichols | May 7, 2018 | Commercial Architecture, Construction Documents, Permitting, Project Delivery, Residential Architecture, Site Planning
When faced with a tight schedule, it is all the more important that business and home owners and builders consider a few basic guidelines to create a project-specific roadmap for success. Set budget priorities: Your budget is your fuel. Make sure you have enough...
by timnichols | Apr 3, 2018 | Commercial Architecture, Construction Documents, Permitting, Project Delivery, Site Planning
GMJG, LLC has waited a long time for this day. The groundbreaking took place on Monday, April 2 on a sunny afternoon. In attendance were Morenci Mayor Jeff Bell, GMJG Partner Lucinda Swinney, her son Zac Swinney, City Councilwoman Susan Pierce, Tim Nichols of Tim...
by timnichols | Mar 19, 2018 | Commercial Architecture, Construction Documents, Permitting, Project Delivery, Residential Architecture
Every business in modern society is driven by deadlines and none more than construction. This is well known. What is less well-known is that the process of permitting and approvals in construction can result in significant cost overruns when projects fall behind or...
by timnichols | Dec 31, 2015 | Acoutstics, Commercial Architecture
The New York Times had an excellent today about architectural acoustics. Click for New York Times article. I’ve dealt with this issue many times. It is something that the layman often overlooks but it can make the difference between satisfaction and...
