“We’re Satisfied With Our Current Architecture Partner” (But Are You Really?)
We hear it all the time: “We already have a partner,” or “We have an in-house drafting team.” We respect loyalty; it’s one of our core values, too. But in a competitive housing market, complacency can be a dangerous liability.
If you are a production builder, you need to ask yourself three hard questions about your current architectural arrangement:
1. Are they proactive or reactive regarding code compliance?
Most firms take a reactive approach to code compliance, only discovering a change after a permit comment or rejection. That reactive cycle leads to redesign work, added costs, and delayed cycle times.
CadWorks Express stays closely connected to the building code ecosystem. We track upcoming changes and understand how they may impact your plans so that when new codes take effect, updates to your plan library can be implemented quickly, keeping your projects compliant and moving forward without unnecessary delays.
2. Is their speed guaranteed?
Your current partner might be “fast enough” when they aren’t busy. But what happens when their workload spikes? Do your cycle times balloon to four or five months for new plans?
With CadWorks Express, qualified projects come with a Thirty-Day guarantee. If we don’t deliver your permit-ready plans on time, you don’t pay. It’s that simple.
See how the CadWorks Express 30-Days to Permit Process works.
3. Are they distracted by custom work?
Many firms try to be everything to everyone, designing a custom mansion one day and a production home the next. This lack of focus breeds inefficiency. CadWorks Express was created strictly for volume builders, with a proven process designed around the speed, consistency and volume they require.
Is It Time for a Change?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you might be leaving significant efficiency on the table. If you've been wondering whether it's time for a change, see how Davis Bews makes switching architecture firms easier. We aren’t trying to replace your high-end design partners; we want to be your production engine.
Let us show you how much better it can be!