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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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Allsteel's Experience Center reimagines the role of the contract furniture showroom

Deezen

Each of our partners along the journey really challenged us to reimagine the role of a traditional contract furniture showroom – pushing us to explore and bring forward new architectural features and experiences." Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for Allsteel as part of a partnership.

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Kriskadecor's decorative chains unlock "creative possibilities" for ceiling installations

Deezen

The chains create wave-like forms in the Swansea Arena leisure centre, designed by Buckingham Group Contracting, AF-L Architects and Amron Architectural. Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for Kriskadecor as part of a partnership. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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ICON launches $1 million affordable housing competition

Deezen

In 2022, NASA awarded ICON a $57 million contract to develop roads, launchpads and homes on the moon. Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for ICON as part of a partnership. Submissions for the Initiative 99 competition are now open. To read more about Initiative 99, visit its website.

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Kasthall opens flagship store and showroom in New York City

Deezen

Equally exciting is that the space will also serve as a hub for interaction with our long-standing residential A+D, contract clientele, and our dealer partners, showcasing the full spectrum of possibilities when collaborating with Kasthall," continued McNamara. All the brand's products are manufactured in its factory in Kinna, Sweden.

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How to Be a Better Architect: A Residential Architect’s Perspective

Aric Gitomer Architect

Today’s article is for the architects out there who are trying to make a mark. Gone are the days of reading one news article a month. You could be involved in designing, project management, contracts, or dealing with vendors. Why look at that video showing how to achieve that command in the software? Fascinating!

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Lualdi's Teatro La Bella partition system aims to increase room flexibility

Deezen

In the residential and contract sectors, being able to change the skin of the environment has now become an indispensable requirement.". This article was written by Dezeen for Lualdi as part of a partnership. The system is suitable for a variety of spaces, including entertainment spaces, private residences and offices.