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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing a Roofing Contractor

Architecture Ideas

Are you searching for a roofing contractor for your home improvement project? Choosing the right roofing contractor is the only way to protect your home, family, and valuable for a long time. Here are the essential factors you must consider when choosing a roofing contractor.

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Navigating Legalities in Home Improvements

The Architecture Designs

These aren’t mere formalities but essential guidelines for safety and legal compliance. The temptation to save money with unlicensed contractors can backfire spectacularly. Contract Clarity and Insurance Insights source: blog.studybahasainggris.com When it comes to contracts, ambiguity is your enemy.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Architectural services can be obtained from unlicensed persons, but they cannot call themselves architects and generally, with the exception of single-family residences, they cannot sign construction documents. Documentation and Drawings. Architects are responsible for creating detailed drawings and testing the project feasibility.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Lane County voters passed a general obligation bond in May 2020 to fund the project, as well as assortment of campus-wide improvements addressing classroom needs, safety and accessibility deficiencies, workforce retraining, and Career Technical Education. Overall, the project is on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.

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Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward

BD+C

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. 7 - General Contractor A general contractor is essentially a type of project manager that a client employs. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project.

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