So, You want a brick + mortar, now what?
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Catholic Charities Sacred Heart Veteran Village | 734 E. Stewart Ave. Flint, MI 48505
Planning a commercial project can feel overwhelming, and costly mistakes often happen before design or construction even begins. This session provides business owners and decision-makers with a clear, practical roadmap for launching their commercial project effectively.
We’ll break down how early choices around planning, site selection, budgeting, and design delivery methods directly impact cost, schedule, and long-term value. Attendees will learn where architects add the most value, from evaluating locations and navigating zoning to selecting contractors and staying involved throughout construction to protect their investment.
Whether you’re renovating, expanding, or building new, this presentation is designed to help you make smarter decisions, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence.
Session Overview
What You’ll Learn
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Learn where to start when approaching your commercial project
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Understand how early decisions drive cost, schedule, and long-term value
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See how an Architect’s involvement protects your investment from start to finish
Light breakfast + refreshments will be offered.
Start your commercial project off on the right foot.
Your speaker
Brianna Fuller is a licensed architect dedicated to creating healthy, efficient buildings through sustainable design strategies, non-hazardous materials, and high-performing building systems. She believes architecture should enhance the quality of life, not simply meet minimum standards. She approaches each project with a focus on thoughtful planning, cost-effective solutions, and long-term value for clients. A graduate of Lawrence Technological University with both a Bachelor's and Master's of Architecture, Brianna is deeply invested in community-centered design. Having grown up in Flint and Clio, she brings a strong understanding of the communities she serves and remains actively involved through professional leadership, volunteer work, and advocacy for well-designed, accessible spaces for all.
Brianna Fuller, AIA
Brianna’s Selected Project Experience
New Build - 3,000 sq. ft. ground-up optometry practice transforming a previously developed site into a welcoming, patient-centered medical office, guiding the client from early delivery decisions through municipal approvals and construction readiness.
Renovation - Conversion of a former bank into a mixed-use destination, integrating a 2,300 sq. ft. orthodontics office and an 850 sq. ft. coffee shop while reimagining historic elements, including the original vault to support flexibility, growth, and community connection.
Dr. Wax - Flushing & Evers & Ollie - Flushing, MI
New Sustainability Build - 7,732 sq. ft. mission-driven facility designed to support community services through accessible, single-level planning, daylight-filled spaces, solar-oriented design, and stormwater management strategies, including a rain garden.
What People Are Saying
“Working with SFA was an absolute dream! ✨ From the very beginning, their team understood that the patient experience is at the heart of everything we do, and they designed our Flushing space with that vision front and center. The aesthetic, the flow, the details—every single element was carefully thought through to create a place where patients feel at home the moment they walk through our doors…”
“Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects have been an invaluable partner in our efforts to revitalize Flint's Eastside. As a local non-profit developer, we've had the pleasure of collaborating with them on multiple projects that are truly transformative. Their team members Jeff, Brianna and Lauren have masterfully designed vacant buildings for the redevelopment of a vibrant community resource center, a much-needed early education facility and a mixed-use development, seamlessly blending commercial and residential spaces…”
“Hands down best business to work with! Jeffrey went above and beyond to help me. Great, positive attitude and super helpful. Answered all my questions right away without hesitation. You will not regret working with him!” Former Client
“I highly recommend Sedgewick + Ferweda for their outstanding quality, integrity, value and high touch service. We engaged S&F for building out a medium sized medical facility (4,000 square feet). They came to the table with fantastic experience and ideas about how to construct efficiently, beautifully and in compliance with all building code requirements. They were patient with us when we were indecisive and provided many options when problems arose. They were responsive to our many questions. The highest compliment I can give them is that I trust them completely. When we build our next building, they will be the first call. A special shout out to Jeff and Bailey who went above and beyond for our project.” - Former Client