by Shiloe Tramp | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding when to bring in an architect can significantly influence the success, cost, and efficiency of a project. For anyone embarking on a new project, whether it’s a municipal building or multi-family housing, timing is an important and strategic decision....
by Shiloe Tramp | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Architectural projects are complex undertakings that require coordination, planning, and strategic decision making long before construction begins. From early concepts to the final built environment, successful projects are guided through a structured design and...
by Shiloe Tramp | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
What a great Conference, and what an incredible week of Netgiving!!! As we move toward our 100th as an association, and I hit my 40th year as a member of CMAA, it’s hard not to feel the weight and the wonder of that milestone. I joined CMAA in 1987. The fact that we...
by Shiloe Tramp | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized, Iowa, Project Phases
The design phase establishes the trajectory of a project. Long before ground is broken, the most important decisions are made. Budgets are aligned, timelines and shaped and discussions surrounding long-term performance take place. Yet too often, solutions are made...
by Shiloe Tramp | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
In today’s modern construction industry, the value of hiring an architect extends far beyond producing construction drawings or meeting code requirements. As building projects become more complex, involving multiple consultants, evolving regulations, and higher...
