Architect Support

We can provide the collaborative assistance of our jail planning team, which includes an experienced jail architectural consultant. We don't want to run the show; we'll help you through various project phases and provide our skills as you need them. This assistance also has the purpose of ensuring that the community receives quality services that are in its best interest. Our concern for quality and community interests are realistically based. A poorly planned and designed jail will be around for many years--to the chagrin of the local architect and dismay of justice officials and community.

Not only is it good business for a community to award contracts to local firms, but it is also a wise practice. Criminal justice issues are very important to a community. Isolation of the community from those involved in planning often spawns misperceptions that undermine bond referendums. Thus, the local architect who obtains strong facility-development assistance is likely to be perceived more favorably by the community and county commissioners than an outside firm.

Importantly, we have conducted many public meetings for the purposes of obtaining input on issues and for explaining jail needs and planning issues.