Company founded in 1997 by David R. Carter as sole proprietor. Mr. Carter graduated from college in 1983.

Company is solely operated by David R. Carter, registered architect. When a project requires, an association will be created with other architects having commitments to quality and detail similar to Mr. Carter’s.

< Office is twenty minutes from Nashville International Airport. Southwest Airlines serves Nashville (BNA).

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards has certified David R. Carter allowing him to obtain licenses in other states.

Education is an ongoing process and is important. Learning about new technologies, remaining cognizant of professional principles and ethics, and expanding awareness of professional responsibilities toward the health, safety and welfare of a building’s occupants are the focus of Mr. Carter’s continuing education.

< Company library contains building codes and manufacturer’s product literature. Archives of completed projects are organized and retained for ten years, minimum.

SERVICE

David R. Carter has developed the discipline and commitment required to achieve quality. Mr. Carter spends time to successfully execute each project as if it were his own. Each project is produced to be better than the last.

Delivering information on time provides a competitive edge. Computer aided design and drafting achieves completion earlier. Many firms are set-up with designers and managers who do not know how to efficiently operate computer drawing software. They sketch and note by hand and rely upon draftspersons to create computer drawings, which leads to errors. Mr. Carter designs on computer to seamlessly produce quality documents in less time.

Superior value is achieved by delivering quality services on time at a reasonable price. If our price is substantially different than another architect’s proposal, please be sure you are comparing the same scope of work and professional quality. Mr. Carter will gladly discuss the reasoning behind his proposal.

< Diligent code research, building product research; communications with you, your other consultants and contractor, building officials, governmental agencies and utility companies all help to properly integrate your desires into a viable and aesthetically built environment.

Quality, promptness, value and diligent professionalism are backed up with the desire to help you and your contractor through the myriad of necessary decisions, communications, and actions required for a successful project that reflects well upon all those involved.

Careful code research, well-written notes and instructions, and attention to detail are utmost in importance. Mr. Carter carefully reviews the plans and specifications for completeness, consistency, and constructability to verify that the intent of construction documents are clearly communicated.

Each and every project is approached with the goal that all parties will be proud of the completed facility. Special attention to function and aesthetics helps to ensure that the users of the facility will be pleased.

All projects are designed to provide good quality systems. Occasionally, economic realities require “value engineering” decisions to reduce costs. Mr. Carter will work with you and your contractor to develop cost-saving alternatives that maintain suitable aesthetics, function and practicality.

< Paper, cardboard, toner cassettes and ink cartridges are recycled to help lessen our burden on the earth.

G      COMMITMENT

TEN COMMON PROBLEMS... AND OUR SOLUTION

< If you have experienced other problems and want to avoid them, Mr. Carter will gladly discuss his solution with you.

Problem

Symptom of Problem

Our Solution

You do not receive the value of experience and decision-making you pay for.

Our small company keeps an architect involved in all aspects of service from start to finish.

We select clients to keep workload balanced and quality high. We are available to respond to you with decisions in a timely manner.

We are available by phone to answer questions immediately or within hours if possible.

We provide thorough, quality-checked construction documents.

We hire professional engineers to custom design systems and avoid problems through their expertise.

We provide services to answer bidder's questions and to review your construction contract.

We provide shop-drawing review and on-site observation of construction to help avoid problems.

We use information from prototypes when necessary, but never assume that a design has been sufficiently worked through by others.

We focus on avoiding problems and resolving issues during consistent service-oriented management.

We maintain professional liability insurance coverage.