Our Firm requires the direct involvement of one of the principles in every project; this ensures that the total professional resources of our organization will be available to you. A project manager will also be assigned to each and every project, his duties are to assist the principle in the managing of the project clients and the consultants.

We believe the Owner should have a single source of responsibility; RAA will be that source, coordinating the efforts of the different consultants including mechanical (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, communications, interior design, landscape architecture, automation and technology as well as structural. Our projects are coordinated, concise and integrated from inception to completion.

Our Firm establishes clear lines of communications with the owner to ensure a complete understanding of contract requirements and promote the efficient performance of all tasks within the established schedules. The use of a variety of the latest forms of communication, (including E-mail, phones, texts, etc.) benefit and facilitate the client-architect relationship as well as the overall outcome of the project.

It is the responsibility of RAA to coordinate the efforts of everyone involved with the project. Directing our staff, scheduling and organizing the consultants and informing our clients are part of what we do well. The owner is an integral member of the project team. With our guidance the input and participation of the owner is critical to the success of the project.

During the project development, the design team, will maintain direct contact with the owner to ensure maximum communication and eliminate any scope or budget surprises at the time of bidding. In order to properly control costs, careful monitoring of the various elements continues throughout the project development, with all team members. RAA commences cost control immediately upon the inception of the project.

Quality Assurance procedures provide the expertise and direction required to execute a successful project, including control of information during the entire life of a project and the development of construction documentation. Each of the professional personnel who comprise the Quality Review Team has a background in design and documentation, as well as specialized experience in quality control coordination. The Quality Control Team carefully reviews design and documentation at key milestones and offers an unbiased and unencumbered review. A second quality control is administered by one of the principles who is not involved in the project, providing a fresh perspective and an independent review and critique. This approach separates the review and coordination process from the day-to-day execution of work and therefore, enhances the production of accurate; construction documents.

Quality Assurance procedures provide the expertise and direction required to execute a successful project, including control of information during the entire life of a project and the development of construction documentation. Each of the professional personnel who comprise the Quality Review Team has a background in design and documentation, as well as specialized experience in quality control coordination. The Quality Control Team carefully reviews design and documentation at key milestones and offers an unbiased and unencumbered review. A second quality control is administered by one of the principles who is not involved in the project, providing a fresh perspective and an independent review and critique. This approach separates the review and coordination process from the day-to-day execution of work and therefore, enhances the production of accurate; construction documents.

We have maintained a “preferred status” with our banking institution since our inception. Our downtown historic corporate office building, the computers, plotters, copy machines, etc. are all company owned. Credit references and financial statements are available upon request.