Architecture to Construction

Tips to help homeowners navigate the building process.

Have you ever thought about building your dream home or renovating or remodeling your existing home? Well, statistics show that homeowners will continue to build remodel or renovate their homes well into 2022 and beyond. Having the proper tools to navigate the process and the right team of experts working in collaboration for a positive outcome is critical.

This week's guest, Paul David Rugarber, grew up around tools and the smell of sawdust from his grandfather's garage and his father's remodeling business, which instilled in Paul the love of construction and inspired him to become an architect. Paul now owns PDR Designs an Architectural Firm.

Specializing in guiding homeowners through the process of residential design and construction along the jersey shore since 2008, Paul is a registered architect in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Paul's passion for others inspired him to write his first book, which was published in December 2017, Architecture to Construction and Everything in Between. The book quickly became an Amazon best seller! It was designed and written for homeowners to answer questions about what to expect during the design and construction process, whether it's an alteration, addition, or new home build, this book guides clients through the process.

From design to completion, Paul's knowledge and understanding of the architectural and construction fields have allowed him to continually grow his firm and influence as a vital leader in the community. Paul Works with habitat for humanity tunnel to towers, and he just finished a project alongside NBC’s George to the Rescue, renovating a wounded warriors veterans basement, which aired in May 2022.

"I like to be in control of my own destiny. I like to kind of break the rules do things differently and be unique. So that's what I look for now, is the unique projects, the unique clients, something where they appreciate my skill set and what I'm bringing to the table. Then I can do what I want with a project and, you know, how do I satisfy their needs?

Maybe a little bit differently than they were thinking, but in a way that when they come home the end of the day, we tell clients, “I want you to drive up to the house and get like- Ah, I love my house!”. That's my goal in everything that I design. Is it going to cost you a little bit more for an architect? Yeah, but is it worth it because every day that's your feeling? Yes."

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