DESIGN SERVICES

Bridging the Gap

Whether you're scaling up, meeting a deadline, or exploring a new direction -sometimes you need more than what your core team can cover. But that doesn't always mean hiring full-time. That’s where SDS comes in.

We offer plug-in architectural support that’s flexible, professional, and tailored to your needs. With licensed experience and a strong track record across project types, we help bridge gaps efficiently - so your team can stay focused and keep projects moving forward.

Flexible Design Support

Your design team is your most valuable asset - and burnout comes at a cost. SDS offers flexible support from an experienced design professional to ease workloads, maintain quality, and help your team stay focused, effective, and energized. We step into roles like: Assistant Project Manager, Project Architect, Predesign Planner, BIM Manager, Job Captain, or Design Support/Production. We specialize in the core tasks you need done right:

• Project-specific support, as-built modeling & feasibility studies
• Programming & space planning
• Revit standards, templates, family creation & QA/QC
• Revit training, support, and BIM execution planning
• Firmwide CAD-to-Revit transitions support
• Bluebeam setup & training
• Presentation graphics (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint)
• Staff mentorship & research support
• Evidence-based design assistance

Flexible Support, Flexible Work Arrangement

Get the support you need, exactly when you need it. Hourly, weekly, or on retainer - our flexible arrangements put you in control, delivering experienced help that scales with your project and keeps momentum strong.

Hourly

Maximum flexibility with no commitment. Perfect for short-term needs, quick fixes, unexpected challenges, temporary gaps, or one-off tasks.

• No Minimum
• Billed at our Hourly Standard Rate

Weekly

Weekly blocks of time offering focus, value, and priority scheduling to fit your timeline. Great for fast-paced phases or when your team needs a temporary boost. This option keeps you moving with the bonus of discounted rates.

• Weekly Flat Rate for up to 40 hours
• Decide how many weeks and book them when you need them
• Additional hours for the following week billed at our Standard Hourly Rate
• 40% deposit due at booking

Retainer (3-month, 6-month, 12+month)

Our best value for sustained support and long-term strategic partnership. Affordable, flexible, and designed for ongoing collaboration with rollover benefits and priority scheduling. This option establishes long-term support that keeps progress steady - without the full-time commitment.

• 24 hours / month minimum
• Unused time rolls to the following month
• Discounted hourly rates available for bigger commitments
• Retainer due at booking
• Additional hours billed at our Hourly Standard Rate

Administrative Details

• Advanced booking is advised to avoid scheduling conflicts
• We primarily work off-site, but are available for key in-person client meetings or site visits by request and with prior planning
• Travel and other reimbursable expenses are invoiced separately
• Extended hours (beyond 40 per week) are limited. If available, those additional hours are billed at our Hourly Push Rate
• Need something unique? We build custom plans to fit your needs.

Software Capabilities

We’re equipped with our own tools, systems, and software, or can work with yours - whichever works best for you.

Tools: Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Administration, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, VA-SEPS, Smartsheet, and MS Office Suite

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear about your project