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Construction Contracts: What to Know About Estimates vs. Bids

Santa Cruz Architect

One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor. Understanding the nuances between different contract types, particularly fixed-price contracts (bids) and time and materials (T&M) contracts, is essential for managing costs effectively and ensuring the project’s success.

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Building Contract Types

DesignScape Architects

Building Contract Types Building contracts can be complex. Well, a slightly easier ride… In many ways choosing the ideal contract will depend on the size of the job. But first, let’s understand firstly what a contract is. With any contract, there are flows of Obligations and Rights.

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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. Professional Judgment: Architects are required to exercise professional judgment based on their expertise and experience.

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Things to Know Before Hiring a Contractor for Home Renovation

Architecture Ideas

However, if you want to do a complete overhaul of a room or your home, hiring an experienced home renovation contractor might be the right choice. So, it’s important to find a reputable and experienced home renovation contractor who can meet the needs of your projects. You should ask for references from previous clients.

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Building an Addition? Here’s How to Avoid Disaster

Dwell

Take your time with the contract Since we were dealing with water damage, we wanted to complete the addition of larger bedrooms and an additional bathroom as soon as possible. A lot of the problems we experienced are directly related to not fully understanding all the legalese in the contract we signed when we hired a contractor.

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Questions to Ask a Contractor When Building a Home

Urban Design Associates

This means hiring a contractor and an architect who has the ability to bring your vision to life. This is your dream home design: if you have an idea, you’ll need to be able to communicate that before a design can be drawn up to see if a contractor can handle the scope of work. Do I Really Need a Contractor?

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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. Whenever I speak to an architect, I am counting down until I hear the same thing.

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