Bio
Dan started in construction at 14 and has been a licensed architect for over 30 years. His builder’s perspective delivers practical, buildable designs, and his listen-first approach keeps your vision at the center. You work directly with Dan from the first meeting to the final punch list, and many of his clients become lifelong friends and repeat partners.
Services
Know exactly where your building stands before you spend a dollar on it. I walk your facility in person and deliver a clear written report covering code compliance issues, energy savings opportunities, and maintenance needs, ranked by priority so you know what to fix first and what can wait.
Facility Assessments
Have a project idea but not sure where to start? I’ll help you pin down your goals and find out what’s possible before you commit to full design. You’ll get a preliminary design, a plain-language outline of the code and zoning requirements, and a realistic cost estimate, so you can make a confident decision and have something concrete to show your board or lender.
Feasibility Studies
I prepare signed and sealed construction documents: a complete, coordinated set of drawings and specifications ready for permitting, bidding, and construction. Every sheet is detailed with a builder’s eye, so your contractor has clear answers up front, which means tighter bids, fewer change orders, and fewer surprises on site.
Design Documents
I’ll guide you through bidding from start to finish: finding qualified contractors, answering their questions, and comparing bids side by side so you can see what each price really includes. Then I’ll help you choose the right builder and put a solid construction contract in place, so you start the job with a fair price and clear expectations.
Contractor Selection
I stay involved through construction as your advocate on site. I visit regularly to observe the work against the drawings, answer contractor questions quickly, review submittals and pay requests, and handle the small design adjustments every project needs. You get someone in your corner from groundbreaking to final punch list.
Construction Observation
I’ve designed commercial kitchens and bars for over 25 years, for restaurants, churches, and institutions. I lay out each kitchen around how your staff actually works, so food moves efficiently from receiving to serving. I’ll also help you choose the right equipment for your menu and budget, and coordinate the hoods, plumbing, and health department requirements so there are fewer surprises at inspection.
