Soleil West recognizes that every client is different. Each client has unique architectural wants and needs. Still there are some similarities between every client. 

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Soleil West also realizes that most clients have a limited budget, and Soleil West does its best to keep projects within budget. We have a history of regularly having projects come in within budget. We also have a history of keeping change orders to a minimum. 

Soleil West also helps our clients find contractors whether its through bidding or some other method. Economic and market conditions greatly affect bid results.

A down turn in the economy and in construction projects causes contractor prices to become more competitive. Consequently, it is easier to maintain budgets.

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Soleil West's principal architect, Kevin Balciar, leads the firm with strong designs, effective management and coordination of the architectural and engineering fields. Art Blessen is a licensed architect and engineer, whose extensive engineering and construction experience give him the skills to effectively design and communicate the needs and wants of the client to the contractor.

Steve Dixon, Laura Wegener, and Ian Black are well-trained architectural interns who have developed an expertise for a number of building types. Detailing, computer aided design and 3-D rendering are among their tasks.

J. Nicole Duke is office manager whose duties include distribution of bid documents, maintaining the website and upkeep on project files.

Regardless of the client's needs or wants Soleil West can accommodate. Soleil West has a trained staff of professionals with experience in educational facilities, commercial and residential buildings, housing developments, and health care facilities to name a few.