Architects or Designers

Architects or designers

A good rule is to find a professional that specializes in the project that you are planning. Architects and technologists are licensed professionals and are both qualified to do design/permit drawings. A good source of referrals maybe a friend a family member or neighbour who had similar work completed.

Usually architects are with larger firms although some are independent.

Their fees are usually a percentage of the project cost and often include project management.

Technologists are usually independent entrepreneurs and their fees are usually less.  Some are associated with larger firms and offer project management as well.