Storied Construction | The Neighborgall Podcast

002 - The Story of The Architects

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In this episode of the Storied Construction podcast, Traci Stotts, Director of Healthcare Design at Pickering Associates, and David Ferguson, Director of Pre-K - 12 Design at ZMM Architects & Engineers, dive into the critical role architects play in commercial construction projects. They explore the differences between commercial and residential work, detailing how architects take clients’ visions and turn them into actionable plans for contractors. With insights into school and hospital projects, the two discuss the bid process, budget challenges, and the step-by-step phases of commercial design, from schematic planning to construction. They also share what excites them most about their work—bringing creative, conceptual designs to life.

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