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[quote=Anonymous]What does the architect's role during construction typically look like?  In particular, what does it look like for architects on the more-involved end of the spectrum?

We are about to build an addition, and in an ideal world, I'd like to hire an architect who will be as involved as reasonably possible to keep an eye on things and catch issues if the contractor makes mistakes or is trying to cut corners (since we are not knowledgeable about construction.)  But I want to make sure that I am rooted in what's actually reasonable to expect and ask for, rather than looking for "too much" and coming off as unreasonable/uninformed.

So-- how often is a reasonable frequency to expect architects to visit the site?  How much construction expertise is it reasonable to expect them to have?  Could I expect to be able to e-mail them between visits with questions/"does this look right?" photos/etc?  And does this sort of thing cost extra, or is it typically included in the usual fee?

And finally, what kinds of questions should I ask architects to figure out which ones will be most helpful on this front?  (Or please share actual recommendations if you're willing!) [/quote]

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