What is Creative Housing Solutions, Inc.?

Creative Housing Solutions, Inc. or CHS is an architectural and consulting firm specializing in multifamily housing construction and renovation. In addition to architectural services, CHS offers planning, grant writing and modernization program administration services to public agencies such as Public Housing Authorities and Community Development Departments.

What specific services are offered by CHS, Inc.?

.Architecture and Engineering:

• Building surveys and condition assessments
• Modernization / Rehabilitation design
• Preliminary design and cost estimation
• Landscape and site design
• Section 504 / HC Accessibility

Planning and Grant Application:

• Comprehensive Modernization Plans
• Handicap Accessibility Surveys / Assessments
• Energy Audits / Surveys
• CIAP & CGP grant applications

CIAP and CGP program administration:

• Planning and scheduling of work items
• Procurement in accordance with HUD regulations
• Maintenance of program documentation and budgets
• Preparation of Performance and Evaluation Reports
• Preparation of HUD required reports and documentation

Construction Administration:

• Clerk-of-the-works services
• Construction schedule monitoring
• Construction inspections and reporting
• Construction Management services

HUD Development Program application & administration:

• Development Program applications
• Site acquisition assistance
• A/E services for acquisition/rehab and new construction
• HUD Development Program administration & reporting

What experience qualifies CHS to perform this type of work?

CHS's founder and principal is Don Dudrow. Mr. Dudrow is a licensed architect with over 15 years experience in multi-family modernization and HUD modernization program administration. During this time Mr. Dudrow has worked with private sector developers, community development departments and public housing authorities nation-wide. Mr. Dudrow has served the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority as Staff Architect and Acting Director of Development Programs.

CHS has developed a network of associated professionals to provide its services in the most cost effective manner possible. These professionals consist of architects, engineers; grant writers and former HUD employees. This network allows CHS to offer outstanding experience and expertise for any private or public housing need.

What are some examples of past work?

The following are a few examples of CHS experience:

• $550,000 Management Building/Office renovation.
• 1.0 million (budget) demolition of obsolete public housing site.
• $500,000 Learning Center Renovation
• $6.3 million (budget) CIAP A/E services
• $18.0 (budget) CGP task order A/E services
• $12 million (budget) CGP A/E services
• $15 million comprehensive renovation of 691 units of public housing
• $5 million in handicap accessibility improvements for public housing
• $6.5 million in asbestos and lead based paint testing and abatement
• $4 million in acquisition / rehabilitation using HUD development funds
• Preparation of CGP applications totaling approximately $40 million
• Renovation of 1025 units of privately owned subsidized housing
• 300+ Physical Condition Assessments for various owners nationwide