why are architects so busy in the boston area?

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so upon my search to get some architectual work done, I have come to find out they are all booked. Most of them told me they cant even look at my paperwork for 2 months. I even spoke to a person with over 10 years experience and they mentioned its busiuest she has ever seen. My search was in the north shore area.

Does anyone else have a similar issue, and what did you do to move forward.

Nik Moushon · Answer

Architects are pretty busy everywhere. My office is booked solid and yet my boss keeps taking on more work lol. Its from previous clients you can't say no too or the job is that good you cant say no too. So when you get little jobs, like small houses, that barely make any money to begin with its hard to even want to try and fit those in the schedule. Try going a little further out than just the most local architects. They might be a bit more willing to fit you in their schedule.

Philip Ganz · Answer

@Jocelyn Velney    Having a great relationship with an architect makes a tremendous difference.   The speed is fast but the price is not cheap.

Dan Weber · Answer

PM me, I have a contact for you right outside of the city.

Jim Adrian · Answer

Architects are busy everywhere!   My 6 months projections are the healthiest i've seen!  I've got a green light for as much overtime I want.  Right now we can pick and choose which projects we want.

We are feeling the affects of the Great Recession 2007-2009 in my opinion.  Architects and engineers are in the front line of growth.  Construction came to a crawl in 2008 and many architects and engineers lost there jobs and change professions.  I thought I seen stats that about 1/3 of the countries architects got laid off and change professions.   Just in the last few months have we seen rapid growth and need for more staff in the market sectors (industrial and water treatment) I deal with.  Now we have a shortage!

Jocelyn Velney · Answer

thanks for the replies guys.... after a couple days of massive research and asking for referals.. I actually ended up getting in contact to someone a state away. Nothing is set in stone yet but its at least a conversation.....so nick exactly what you recomended is what happen.

why are architects so busy in the boston area?

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