Working with Jim Norton, the client benefits from professional services consisting of designing the project, producing the construction drawings and providing construction administration. Combined, all phases of service are instrumental in creating a well designed and well constructed project. 
 
The design phase is the heart of the service, the point at which the actual form and character of the project are established.  During design, Jim Norton and the client work closely together in developing such aspects as the layout of the floorplans as well as the appearance of the elevations.  This allows the client to explore many options as well as address any issues better solved on paper rather during construction. 
 
 

Upon establishing the design, the next phase of construction drawings begins.  This is the process of transferring the design ideas into drawings and notes which allow the project to be constructed.  Commonly referred to as blueprints, these documents serve as the instructions setting forth in detail the requirements for the construction of the project.  All construction documents are created through the aid of the computer which provides accuracy and consistency.  Thus, the documents are legible, precise and clear. 

Construction administration begins when the plans are completed.  Before and during the course of construction, Jim Norton becomes the client's agent.  Through this capacity, he advises the client on selection of contractor, the status of construction, the conformance of the construction with the construction documents and addresses any questions or concerns which may arise during the course of construction.

The featured projects illustrate the results of this process.