About FLINT A&E

FLINT A&E is an architectural and engineering firm built on the master-builder philosophy, delivering a fully integrated design process that bridges the traditional gap between design and construction. Through our close partnership with FLINT, a leading general contractor specializing in K–12 and higher education facilities, we bring real-world constructability, cost estimating, scheduling, BIM coordination, and value engineering insight into the design process from day one. This early and continuous collaboration allows us to resolve challenges before they reach the field, align scope with budget, and minimize change orders—resulting in more predictable outcomes for our clients. Our holistic approach balances design excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational value, while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration with owners, stakeholders, and builders. What truly sets FLINT A&E apart is our ability to provide the benefits of an integrated design-build mindset while remaining an independent, client-focused A&E partner—delivering smarter designs, clearer decisions, and better projects overall.

Our Services

Existing Conditions Documentation

Facility Utilization Surveys and Analysis
Accessibility Surveys
Existing Building Measurements & Scanning
DSA Related Documentation and Certifications
Contractor Required Investigations

Pre-Design

Zoning, Building Code, & AHJ Analysis
Design Review & Entitlements Processing
Feasibility & Estimating Services Site Analysis
Programming Services
Pre Design Cost Estimating

Design

Phasing, Space, & Site Planning
2D/3D Renderings, Graphics, & Visualization
Finish Selection
Interior Design
Modular Design Expertise
Design Development & Construction Documentation
Phased Cost Estimating
BIM & Clash Detection
Mock-up Design Shop Drawing Creation

Permitting

Local AHJ, Local Fire Authority, OPSC, CDE,
CGS and DSA Documentation and Processing

Construction

Submittal and RFI Reviews
Construction Observation
Project Closeout Services

What Makes us Unique?

True Early Contractor Insight & Independence
FLINT A&E brings real-world construction expertise into the design process from day one through our partnership with FLINT. Our architects collaborate directly with in-house cost estimators, schedulers, BIM/VDC specialists, and constructability experts during pre-design and design. This allows budgets, phasing, logistics, and detailing to be validated early—resulting in designs that are realistic, buildable, and aligned with market conditions, while remaining fully focused on the Owner’s best interests.

Change Orders, Cost Certainty
By addressing constructability, coordination, and scope alignment early, FLINT A&E significantly reduces downstream change orders. Continuous cost estimating, BIM-based clash detection, and early trade-informed reviews ensure design decisions are tested against cost and schedule, in real time—protecting budgets and delivering more predictable outcomes.

A Master-Builder Mindset & Lifecycle Value
We design with full understanding of how facilities are procured, built, operated, and maintained. Our partnership with FLINT provides a feedback loop where lessons learned on completed projects directly inform future designs. This master-builder mindset results in smarter material selections, more efficient systems, better phasing strategies for occupied environments, and facilities that perform better over their full lifecycle.