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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

Deezen

Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The contractor told prosecutors he did not know why it had collapsed, Reuters reported. "We

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

By stamping and signing our drawings and specifications, I am certifying that those documents comply with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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Senior politician denies deregulation agenda caused failure to review building codes before Grenfell

Deezen

The most senior politician to appear at the inquiry into the deadly Grenfell Tower fire in London has insisted that his government's deregulation policies did not lead to a failure to update lax building codes ahead of the disaster. Read: UK government told Grenfell cladding was dangerous 15 years before fire.

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Over 900 Grenfell fire victims reach civil settlement

Deezen

Read: Architecture education has "shifted away" from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary It is also separate to an ongoing police investigation, with the Crown Prosecution Service expected to decide whether to pursue criminal charges after the inquiry report is published.

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Grenfell Tower in West London: Fire Inquiry

e-architect

He underlined that the disaster was caused by individual private companies and government, with “total” building failure and “widespread” systematic failings. • The Government cannot fragment and cut away at public services and yet expect them to shoulder ever greater responsibilities. . • Government knowledge of cladding risks.

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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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