From: pierrelevesqueNOSPAM@connarch.com   
      
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   > Pierre Levesque wrote:   
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   >>>Call your local AIA.  Every single AIA refers architects looking for your   
   >>>kind of work, however large, however small.  You can request several   
   >>>names so you can get several perspectives.   
   >>>   
   >>>Galina.   
   >>>   
   >>>PS.  Service magic is fine for finding a plumber, IF that plumber has a   
   >>>lot of verifiable references that aren't his/her relatives.  But for a   
   >>>registered architect in good standing , use the AIA.   
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   >>Wrong.  It is an excellent source (see post to Kris) The only way for an   
   >>architect to be listed in the SM directory is for the architect to be in   
   >>good standing and registered in the state in question.  For example, I   
   >>cannot be listed in NJ or Connecticut because I am not licensed there.  I   
   >>could get reciprocal registration in those states if I jump through the   
   >>right burning hoops and pay my dues but that's for another discussion.   
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   > I've had some difficulties using contractors from Service Magic but I will   
   > look into the provider end.   
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   You talking about contractors or RA's?  I think the only level a contractor   
   needs to prove to be a SM member is insurance.  That and the fact that there   
   are 1000X more "contractors" (or so they claim) to architects, you'd think   
   the chance of getting rotten eggs would be stronger no?   
      
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