All Forum Posts by: William Hutch

That’s a well written response Jared! Too many people complain about architects without knowing that we can’t know everything about everything.

I don't know if NJ is the same but in NYC you need to file the drawings. Perhaps he doesn't want to change them because he knows they need to be refiled. Plus a contractor will ask for every single change that benefits them. As an architect myself, we draw the line in the sand. Unless there is a conflict in the drawings that we didn't pick up we wouldn't update our drawings each time the contractor asks.

@Mark F. thanks. I was wondering how someone not from the Tristate area would know anything about these areas. Slightly frustrating to see people respond like that.

@Jackson Ebersole are you a HML or do you just happen to know quite a bit about the state? Super helpful info though. Thanks

When I looked into it I was shocked that it was 10k+ for the low end course. I spoke to a woman who was very sales oriented. She clearly wrote down what I said and then would ask me questions about it again. It felt very cult like and put me off massively. Questions like who are you doing this for? And tell me about your family? I’m an architect so it’s not like I don’t know a lot about construction. It felt like the person I was talking was reading off a scrip as opposed to listening to what I was saying. His material online is great but that whole sales call was awful and felt like a waste of time. The guy also operates a lot of business. So I don’t know how he can have the time for everything. 

I’ve actually found chat GPT to be super helpful the past few days when you ask it very detailed questions.

also The book on flipping house - that’s the name. Was also a helpful read for only $20

I’d get the permit and build it to code. No need to skip the step unless you plan on dying in the house. The speeding analogy is good. Just because someone else does it and doesn’t get caught doesn’t mean you should do it. And if there is an issue down the line with a renter you might void your insurance on the house. Who knows what it could lead too. 

Do you feel comfortable managing the project in your own? 425sqf isn’t much. Does the city require you to have a GC or is under a required size threshold? What is the scope of work and how many subs will you need?is the $$ associated with the GC that much more? If you’re happy taking your time and if it’s simple I’d say go for it. Better to try and fail then not try at all. 

@Amanda McKane did you sign up?

Where are you located? I have lots of ground up experience as an architect in NYC. 

@Les Jean-Pierre any updates on this? I'd be curious to hear to its turned out for you