Architecture Ideas

APRIL 28, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the essentials for successful kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. The city has an excellent selection of experienced contractors and interior designers to help bring your projects to life. This is so that your finished product looks just how you envision it.

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In certain cases, you may require a permit from your local authorities before you repair, or replace. When you see your roof is nearing its end, make sure you do your homework before you invite bids from local contractors. In this blog, we will discuss the important considerations before you decide to replace your roof.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

With contractor? O’Hara and Gerke were the contractors. How early are the contractors involved in your designs? We had a contractor involved very early in the design to provide budget guidance. Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? What was the process for permitting?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

We bough the old house with permits based on a terrible, contractor prepared set of drawings, we were able to start work right away, but we changed everything so we were always behind. If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

With contractor? We work in Dropbox during design, and created a Dropbox folder shared among the design team, contractor, and clients for construction administration… but found it more effective to email information and documents rather than place them in the shared folder. What was the process for permitting? Among team?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? Since we are located in Washington, DC, and the project in Kona, we relied on photo updates from the contractor.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? What was the process for permitting?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? What was the process for permitting?

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Design Thoughts Architects

MARCH 27, 2023

They collaborate with builders and contractors during construction to ensure the project stays on track and meets the specified requirements. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of hiring an architect and help you make the right choice. Consider the type of project you want, like a renovation or new construction.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Account for hard costs as well as soft costs such as design and professional fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the Contractor, other consultants and permitting fees. Check out our website “blog” section for more on the design and construction process. Time is another key element of a budget.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? We bounce off several contractors in SD.

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Archmark

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We've heard several firm owners express their concern over the fact that clients see them as gatekeepers, an obstacle to overcome, in order to get their drawings and permits. By answering these questions in blog posts and social media posts, you’ll be able to provide future, potential clients with the answers they seek.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

We were 50/50 equity partners in the project with the General Contractor. With contractor? We had complete control over the design of the project with input from the General Contractor and 50/50 partner of the development. If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? If not, what is? Among team?

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Architects Tales

APRIL 25, 2019

Contractor’s specification: Pound to Fit, Paint to Match Annoymous. Blog Story No. For the results from the AIA’s first collective action, s ee my blog story, CHANCE MEETING , [2] about the creation in 1956-57 of the very first program of professional liability insurance in the world. . More Change.

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Archmark

APRIL 6, 2023

You might be used to requesting document after document for legal permits, architectural plans, discovery questionnaires, project deliverables, timelines, and so on. You can confidently demonstrate your expertise in your architecture niche through blogging, case studies, project portfolios, and your website’s copy.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2022

Any ambiguous language or badly drawn plan not only causes confusion but also creates doubt in the mind of the contractor, resulting in a higher construction cost. Getting Sanctions from Local Bodies: Fees for construction and occupancy permits are set by each municipality or town at their authority. Our Related Blogs.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Today the contractor is starting the process of drilling 56 piers on site. This next week – weather permitting – the electrical and plumbing rough should be completed and form boards adjusted and set to prepare for the actual concrete pour. Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog. anyway that apart.

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Portland Architecture

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

And with a succession of writing assignments following a slow pandemic, my posts to this blog have been too seldom lately. A close second is the Bridger Canyon House [also in Bozeman]: amazing clients and an amazing contractor (Archer Construction). . I apologize for that, but there are several new posts on the way.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 23, 2022

This blog enables you to understand these differences! Before beginning any construction projects, ensure you have the necessary building permits. . Interview and choose a professional contractor to help with the new space’s building. What is Restoration & a Restoration company? source: restorationlocal.com.

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Community Architect

APRIL 30, 2024

Yet, the speed will largely depend on how un-bureaucratically the usual time eating hurdles, such as public procurement rules, NEPA related environmental studies, and tidal water related permits can be lowered or removed. Klaus Philipsen Related on my blogs: " A Cathedral of American Infrastructure" - gone in a few seconds

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 7, 2023

In this blog, we’ll share every detail about window replacement. Here are other additional costs and things you need to remember while going for window replacement: Permits and Regulations: Before starting the project, check local building codes and regulations. If your answer is yes, your windows are in need of a replacement!

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 28, 2019

I mentioned a few blog posts ago ( here ) that I have three really great projects that I will be sharing this year on Life of an Architect. This set is essentially a really good pricing and permit set, but it still lacks the level of coordination that will ultimately be required for a project of this complexity.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

I am a big believer that if your drawings look like you cared when you drew them, the contractor will pick up on that when they are working on the project. fuhh…~~~ Susan Niblo I am enjoying your blog very much. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I couldn’t agree more with you. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

We completed the permit drawings a week ago and successfully acquired the permit before the end of September. I really enjoy reading your blog and you do great design work. That is, projects that get stopped before the permit or construction phase (where my early investment was made) may end up generating a big hole.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

We received our permit at the end of October of last year so I know what you’re thinking … why haven’t you started construction? Even thought this is a cost+ project, the contractor has prepared a budget bid price and we have made some revisions to save some money – most of which were structural changes.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. After a few tweaks and revisions, they pick a scheme and we recommend that a general contractor prepare an independent third-party cost estimate, which is typically based on market prices and is more accurate than our rough numbers.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 10, 2016

So while I’m walking around the site taking photos and documenting progress, all the inside the office contractors were standing on the deck of the progress talking about what happens next, which is actually what they should be talking about. This was a new one for me. I cautiously asked “is this legal? Do I even have to say it?

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

Kudzu Service geared specifically towards contractors and homeowner service Ez Local Local listing service List of websites to register your architecture company. Forums Q&A websites Social Media Blogs to Promote Your Architecture Company. Getting more traffic to your website and blog. Image from Twitter. Building trust.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cheers, Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Blog , Career , Observations KHouse Modern - Progress. Many have a blog section (sometimes) talking about their projects only, not giving amazing insights as you tirelessly do on here Bob. Ethan Bob Your blog is great, I hope you keep posting.

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