Why use an architect beyond the design phase?

Why use an architect beyond the design phase?

A growing number of homeowners are hiring an architect to design their custom home or remodel, and then letting the contractor take it from there. But cutting out the architect during construction can actually cost homeowners money, lead to missed opportunities or both. Brian Sipes, founding principal of Sipes Architects in Minturn, is one of the architects who notices a nationwide trend among clients who think architectural services stop after …