Good homes are shaped by a good team. We welcome architects and designers looking for a construction partner who will engage with the drawings, ask useful questions and work through the details together.
An early conversation can connect the architectural brief with site conditions, construction scope and a working budget. Whether your project is taking shape or your drawings are developed, we can discuss where MAE fits and agree on responsibilities before moving forward.
Discuss scope, costing and constructability as the design develops. Review the site information, identify items needing specialist input and make allowances clear before treating preliminary figures as a construction budget.
Bring enclosure, structure and mechanical decisions into the same conversation. Work with the design team and appropriate professionals to coordinate the details that affect moisture management, comfort and the finished architecture.
Establish the communication and documentation expected for the project. Discuss milestones, selections and changes, and agree on applicable testing and handover records before construction begins.
Water management, the building envelope and ventilation deserve the same attention as the spaces they serve. The MAE Method provides a starting point for discussing assemblies and defining the verification appropriate to each project.
Share the client’s priorities, location, available site information and the current stage of design. A concept, an active commission or an introduction to your practice is enough to begin.
Bring the current drawings and identify open decisions. Discuss the working construction range, its assumptions and the items that need pricing or further design coordination.
Clarify design responsibilities, construction scope, communication and the records expected for the project. Agree on a useful next step and the information needed to take it.
Tell us about your practice, the project location and its stage of design. If you are introducing an active project, drawings and a brief are welcome. If you would simply like to get to know MAE, let’s find a time to connect.