Arc One Associates, LLC
Architect -
Phoenix, AZ
About this pro
arc one associates prides itself in being a small but dynamic architecture firm.� We personally take the needs of our clients to heart.� This allows for creative, cost-effective solutions tailored to our client's needs.� With our vast understanding of materials and methods, we customize the solution to your project. Our dynamic size allows the principals of the firm to be intimately involved in the project management of every project.
Rather than be known for any one particular style, we'd prefer to be known for the unique character of each site we create.� So we integrate design, management, and technical proficiency in equal measure.� This results in architecture that first and foremost fulfills the client's daily use requirements, while maintaining aesthetic integrity over time.
Detailed Information
| Year Established | 2001 |
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| Business Categories | Architects, Engineers in Phoenix, AZ |
Business Hours Please call to confirm
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Monday 8AM - 6PM
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Tuesday 8AM - 6PM
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Wednesday 8AM - 6PM
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Thursday 8AM - 6PM
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Friday 8AM - 6PM
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Sat 8AM - 6PM
Coverage Area
Best Questions to Ask an Architect Contractor
Do you work with subcontractors?
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Phoenix Architects companies do not, but there are exceptions. You should always ask this question to your service providers. If they do use subcontractors, ask if they're all licensed and insured independently.
How many contractors do you have working for you? How many vehicles are in your fleet?
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Architects company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Phoenix contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
Do you hire properly documented Architects workers?
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
Are you insured and/or bonded for Architects?
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in Arizona, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
How long have you been in Architects business for/How long have been serving the Phoenix area?
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Phoenix. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
