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Everything You Need to Know About Being On a Home Renovation TV Show

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But in recent years, there have been more than a few stories where participants have spoken up about televised home makeovers gone awry, even though most contracts bind homeowners to firm confidentiality, preventing them—at least in theory—from spoiling unaired storylines or making public complaints.

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Crisis in the Profession

Architects Tales

Contractor’s specification: Pound to Fit, Paint to Match Annoymous. Second, no third party could have standing to sue the architect because it lacked “privity” of contract and any tort exposure to third party law suit evaporated when the project was completed. Blog Story No. It is hard to say when the crisis began.

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BDP Architecture Practice Information + News

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BDP has been involved in China since 2007 and opened a studio at the end of 2010 to support this work and win further projects across the sectors. As part of a long term strategy for continuing to work in China and accommodate a larger design team BDP has moved into larger premises, still in Shanghai. 6 May 2011. BDP wins Kuwait Masterplan.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services. I published a more thorough article about CM Services here , but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services. I will publish a more thorough post on this topic in the future, but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services. I will publish a more thorough post on this topic in the future, but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor.

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Susan Sarandon Sues Her Construction Company, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News

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Susan Sarandon has a headache, and its name is DeGrenier Contracting and Property Management. The lawsuit will demand a jury trial, and the case is not looking good for DeGrenier Contracting and Property Management. Buffett’s company said its partners had "invested, or committed to invest" $7.5