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boxes, merging traditional materials with a bold, contemporary edge. The project has since been entered into the IDEA Awards. As another standout, Daniel cites a project they did on Scott Street in Elwood, a multi-residential development designed by the renowned ARM Architecture. With its complex suspended concrete structure and integrated columns, that job demanded a high level of technical execution— exactly the type of challenge Arch10 thrives on. A recent residential build in Vermont further highlights how the firm adapts to market conditions. “When we started in 2010, you could build a high-spec family home for a million dollars. Today, that same home comes in closer to twoand-a-half million,” David explains. Rising costs, inflation, and material shortages have reshaped what’s possible at every budget, making Arch10’s accurate cost planning more valuable than ever. Beyond the numbers, David credits much of the company’s success to its relationships—with both clients and contractors. “Typically, our clients are repeat,” he says. “I think they find solace and trust in the transparency we provide. It’s not just about technical depth; it’s about honesty. We say what’s going to happen, and then that’s what happens.” That directness has become a signature of the Arch10 experience. Similarly, contractors appreciate the way Arch10 runs a job. “They find that our competency and our transparency, but more so the way we organize and systemize a site, means they find efficiencies in their work,” David explains. “If a site is established well, if the scope is fully understood, and the workforce is presented in a way that AUGUST 2025

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