Professional Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineers in Ann Arbor, MI

Approval for a project takes, on average, six months, although this time can be less or more depending on the zoning requirements of your site. When a site meets all current codes and municipality requirements, and no special permissions and appeals are needed, a project proceeds quickly. When zoning appeals are required, it takes longer to get approval. Rueter Associates Architects maintains strong working relationships with city officials, and we work on behalf of our clients to partner with the municipality to ensure projects are on schedule. This often involves making informal inquiries before formal approval is submitted in an effort to avoid issues with approval. Rueter Architects go above and beyond to ensure your project progresses as quickly as possible and that all issues are resolved to the satisfaction of regulatory agencies.

Obtaining permits, filing zoning appeals, and meeting other regulatory requirements is a time consuming process, and requires expert insight to understand the demands and possibilities of the existing codes. Rueter Associates Architects provides expert oversight in zoning and building code regulations, and we work to ensure everything involved in your design is fully approved, taking the worry away from the design process.

Historic Renovations require additional skill and experience to successfully complete. Rueter Associates Architects has extensive experience designing historical renovations, and we bring that experience to bear on every project. We expertly guide our clients through their historical renovation, working closely with the Historic District Commission to seamlessly integrate the old and new. We have completed over 100 projects on the Old West Side of Ann Arbor alone, including everything from porch renovations to full renovations and preservation. Many clients want to bring contemporary features into their historic homes, and we work to deliver these modern elements within the structures of historic buildings without compromising aesthetics or function.

Rueter Associates Architects always work closely with our clients to both adhere to budget and incorporate their wish lists into the design. We understand the necessity of sticking to a budget, and our joy is being able to deliver to our clients exactly what they need while adhering to budgetary constraints. We do recommend setting aside an additional 5% of your project cost towards unforeseen construction costs that occur during the course of the project.