Small Business Spotlight – February 2022: Buddy Webb & Co.

Company name: Buddy Webb & Co.
Person in charge: Buddy Webb, principal architect
Year founded: 1996

Tell us about the history of your business:
Buddy Webb & Company was founded in 1996 primarily specializing in architectural design services for medium and upper income residential markets. In 1998 the firm entered the commercial sector providing consulting services for large national corporations as well as valued individual clients. With greater demand, services were further expanded to both the private and public sectors in 2001. Today Buddy Webb & Company, Inc., teamed with our consultants, offers a full range of professional design services to a variety of commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, and residential clients nationally.

Describe the services your organization provides and what makes you unique:
Buddy Webb & Company is a general practice architectural firm with registrations in 49 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We also provide land surveying services in Missouri. We have a variety of design experience and knowledge utilizing the latest tools and techniques in developing solutions.

Tell us something people might not know about your organization:
Almost universally, clients want services provided quickly, economically, and with few problems. Clients want someone they can rely on, someone who is accessible and understands the term "value" from their perspective. Our goal is to be the datum line against which others are measured for excellence, integrity, and leadership. Design is a process by which criteria is discovered, evaluated, quantified, and transformed into a solution reflective of the client’s needs and personality. Quality service is essential for client satisfaction and we develop long-term relationships. Our "hands on" approach embodies personal attention, speed, efficiency, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service in meeting our clients’ needs. We are a small firm and proud of our team's ability and commitment to deliver consistent professional services. Our clients are the best advertising we can present and are reflective of services we have provided for individuals as well as large corporations.

What is the biggest challenge facing your organization now, and how are you working to overcome that challenge?
Although not unique to our firm, the current biggest challenge is recruiting qualified Team members within the profession. We continually advertise open positions through various local and national platforms. To adapt we’re working smarter and more efficiently, carefully monitoring project schedules and clearly communicating with stakeholders.

What is the best business advice you’ve ever been given?
Never sacrifice quality of services provided and honor your commitments.