Steve_NWSC

On 8/1/2017 at 0:31 AM, ChiefUserRichK said:

Do you have time for 15 house plans this year?  We are looking to replace our full time Architectural Designer with a contracted, off site Architect/Designer (or two if the work is too much for one).

 

We are located in Grand Rapids, MI.  We are celebrating our 20^th year in business this year.  The average price of homes is approximately $500,000.  We are a scattered site, on-you-lot custom builder.  You can learn more about us at:

 

www.heartlandbuilders.com

https://www.guildquality.com/HeartlandBuilders

www.facebook/heartlandbuildersllc.com

 

Custom Plans

Scope of Work

1.      Initial floor plans

a.      Review together with Heartland Builders and Client via Webex/Go To or similar

2.      Exterior Drawings

a.      Review together with Heartland Builders and Client via Webex/Go To or similar

3.      3d views – interior and exterior for client – will show them/work with them via Webex/Go To or similar

4.      3d Terrain – we will provide you with terrain data (laser) and you will place house on site

5.      Assume that there will be two plan revisions after initial drawings w/ the client as part of the price of the house design.  Additional changes will be billed hourly.

6.      Site Plan

7.      Preparation of Plan Sets:

a.      Contract Plans for clients

b.      Pricing Plans for subcontractors/suppliers/municipal officials, including section views

c.      Construction Plans – required if there are any changes after pricing / selections / structural design changes (adjustments based on truss, floor, foundation design)
 

                                                    i.     Main Floor

                                                   ii.     Second Floor

                                                  iii.     Lower Level/Basement Layout

                                                  iv.     Rough Plumbing Layout – basement

                                                   v.     Electrical Plan – per floor

                                                  vi.     Section View

                                                vii.     Site Plan

I would to work with someone based on the following:

1.      We will draw up a Design Services Agreement together that I will present to the client.  Your contract will be with Heartland Builders and not the client. We will own the drawings, not the client. 
 

2.      Would like to use a cost per sq. ft. for basic services and then an hourly charge thereafter.  This will allow us to estimate the work and bill the client accordingly for work over the basic contracted amount.  I am open to figuring out how to make this work for all parties. 
 

3.      Heartland Builders owns the rights to the plans and can modify and/or re-build for another client.
 

4.      We want to create a relationship where we have access to the drawings 100% of the time.  The Chief Architect file is owned by Heartland Builders.  Your work is on our server or something similar.  We will pay you a deposit upfront and/or whatever you feel you need to make sure you are confident in us as a client. 
 

Pre-Priced Plans

Heartland Builders has plans on our website.  Some of the homes we have built numerous times.  If a client wants to use one of our existing plans (assume modifications) we will work with the Architect/Designer to determine if the changes are akin to starting over or if an hourly charge is appropriate. 

For our own benefit, we may ask you to modify the plan to update the floor plan and/or exterior.  If we do, we will assume that you will take the work to Construction Plans.  We will ask for an estimate for the changes at that time, but will pay you hourly for your services. 

 

We have not contracted for this service before.  We would welcome your ideas and thoughts on how to make this a great relationship for all of us. 

 

Can we get on a call for this. I am fairly confident of helping you on a managed offsite model. Would you be able to help with an initial call ?

missing the "Satisfy"/ coordination with AHJ part, will see what best I can...

On 7/17/2017 at 11:01 PM, Thom-L said:

I am using the Suite 2017 version and am looking for tutoring to learn the basics of the system.  My needs center mostly around creating floor plans.

 

Since I have ADD, working with someone one on one is the only way I can grasp and retain information the best, using manuals and textbooks have never worked well for me.

 

If any users are in the Lewiston/Auburn area of Maine that would like to make some extra income providing me with assistance learning the program, please reply to me at thom@fairpoint.net.

 

Thank you.

 

Thom

Happy to give you free training for an hour. Hope you will not need any personal and one to one connect. Let me know

On 6/30/2017 at 11:57 PM, Adrenmike said:

We have started a home design using the Chief Architect Home Designer Professional. We are looking for someone who can take our design to the next level as well as completion. The home is going in Coastal South Carolina area and a Low Country/ Farm house style home. Any Inquiries are appreciated.

 

Thank you

I have been working on Chief Architect for homes for last 14 year now. I would be keen to help you out. How do I reach out to you ? Alternatively, I am Steve - saurabh.agarwal@bluent.net

On 6/20/2017 at 6:25 AM, verticalworks said:

I am happy you are considering this job posting and want to thank you! A little about us, we are a smaller residential home builder & remodeler, 10 employees. We have been around for 30+ years in the southeastern Wisconsin area. Through the years we have done many of projects both big and small. Our typical customers are second and third time home buyers or vacation homes. We form a bond with our customers and get many referrals or end up building 2 and 3 times for the same customer. We take pride in our work and most importantly with our customers! Projects can range from a small home or addition to 6000 sq.ft. I have listed below what we are looking for. I hope this fits for you as well. Thanks for your time.

Requirements
• Proficient at Chief Architect

• Understand modular construction building

• Strong understanding in how residential home & additions are build
• Draw preliminary plan sets thru production plan sets
• Conduct quality control on customer and production plans
• Add, organize Chief Architect symbol library with company standards
• Draw typical detail drawings

 

Please let me know if you are interested. This is consistent work not just a temporary offer. I can send samples of what will need to be done.
 

Hi, it is my great fortune to be able to reply to your request. I can help you with Virtual CA services. I have been doing it for last 14 years supporting home builders and designers. I am currently using Version 9. Find our brochure for your reference. based out of NYC and Toronto.

Final Chief Architect.pdf

On 5/13/2017 at 0:49 AM, MicahPaul said:

I have a set of plans that I have designed in Home Designer Architect.  I need a realistic rendering of these plans.  I believe this can be done by using a feature call Raytrace.  The feature is available on a much more expensive version of the software than what I have.  Would anyone with the Chief Architect software be willing to help me out.  Also how much would you charge for such a service? Thank you for your help.

 

MicahPaul

Hi Micah, I would love to send you over our works. Please see attached for my brochure. I charge on the hour @ $25 per hour or a lumpsum depending on the size. 

Final Chief Architect.pdf

I can help. You can email me at saurabh.agarwal@bluent.net. Our website is bluentcad.com. We have done re-development projects with drone photography and convert into CAD/CA designs with CD sets, renders and BIM. These are complex in nature and can take careful communication and partnership. Hope to hear from you.

Steve