Designers, Contractors, and Architects:

Creating Relationships and Partnerships for Referrals and Business Success

NKBA National Presenter: Christopher Grubb, President, Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.

Is the relationship between a contractor, architect, and interior designer one of competition or cohesion? Christopher Grubb explains how today’s industry professionals build mutually beneficial long-term relationships in order to implement an unforgettable design experience for the client. Having successfully cultivated relationships with contractors for over 25 years, Grubb explains how these solid working relationships provide many benefits to the overall project, often saving time, hassle, money, and even the contractor’s reputation. Attendees will learn how interior designers, architects, and contractors can work together to create seamless experiences for clients, as well as increase the success of their individual businesses.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what services designers can offer contractors, and vice-versa, in order to produce successful projects and protect each other’s reputation
• Learn how an interior designer can assist a contractor in producing a precise construction bid, along with how the contractor can avoid morphing into a client’s “designer”
• Comprehend the benefits of having a designer help clients select products and finishes, as well as discuss material costs, leaving the contractor free to focus on vital construction details
• Learn how to cultivate long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that can lead to increased profits for both parties

Door Prizes:  California Faucets Style Drain Cover by Christopher Grubb (value $250)

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