ABC stands for Architect Before Contractor.

Why is this important?

The obvious reason is that Design precedes construction, but more importantly here are THREE reasons for hiring an architect before hiring a contractor.

1. A Contractor cannot do anything without a set of plans. You can talk all you want about your dream project, but It is futile to discuss a project without plans. Moreover, it is impossible to price a project without a thorough set of plans

1. You can avoid making hasty decisions. Many times builders will have scheduled their sub contractors when they meet a prospect. Often times this is done before a thorough...