I'm going to echo what was said above...there are a ton of local architects, contractors, and suppliers around here who really need the work...and find the suppliers who get their schit from local feeder suppliers.

You might pay a few points more...but they are better, will appreciate it more, and will work harder to make sure your vision becomes your reality.

<= not a contractor, has no economic interest in any contractors...just a guy who thinks that spending local is always good for us who live here.

Fish on...

Todd