Urban Design Associates

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Building a home is a huge undertaking, but something that is entirely worth it the moment you walk through your front door for the first time. This means hiring a contractor and an architect who has the ability to bring your vision to life. Do I Really Need a Contractor? The short answer is yes.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 31, 2023

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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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Building a home is a dream for many, a one-in-a-lifetime dream. Building your dream home is an exciting journey filled with promise and potential. The success of any home construction project depends on several crucial factors, and any one of these can lead to costly mistakes.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 21, 2023

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. Coordination and Collaboration: Architects often work as part of a larger project team, including engineers, contractors, and other professionals.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Gehry Partners has created a building for Warner Bros in Burbank Second Century Burbank is divided into two large blocks connected by a two-storey volume that is topped by a landscaped courtyard. These are used across the building's highway-facing elevations and have an "icy white appearance" intended to evoke the form of icebergs.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 12, 2022

Construction Administration (CA) is the ?nal nal phase of the architectural design process that occurs concurrently with construction. The architect and contractor work together during this phase to answer questions, identify and resolve issues, and guide the project to completion. nish materials, and plumbing ?

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BD+C

MAY 24, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released six revised contract documents designed for interior construction projects. The new interior contract documents will allow architects to better understand risks and responsibilities associated with designing building interiors, according to an AIA news release.

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Design Thoughts Architects

AUGUST 17, 2022

The research under evaluation here specifically centered on home construction delays, which are defined as when a construction project is finished after the completion date provided in the contract or after the date that the parties agreed upon for delivery of a project. What is the property owner’s role in construction?

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 5, 2022

Construction is a project-based industry and each project has its own set of responsibilities. The goal of any construction site is the successful completion of projects within time and budget. Several parties work together towards the same goal, from general contractors to engineers and architects. Source: idesa.net.

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Bustler

JULY 28, 2022

Event Date: Oct 13, 2022 - Oct 14, 2022; Event City: Chicago, IL, US Chicago Build is the leading & largest construction show for the Midwest. Chicago Build takes place at McCormick Place - the largest event venue in the USA and is officially supported by the Mayor of Chicago.

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The Arch Insider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Planning to build your career as an architect? If one is choosing architecture as a career, one would essentially be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of a building. It is the responsibility of an architect to make the lives of building occupants easier and more comfortable.

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The Arch Insider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Planning to build your career as an architect? If one is choosing architecture as a career, one would essentially be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of a building. It is the responsibility of an architect to make the lives of building occupants easier and more comfortable.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Laherrère centre Pau building, Southwest France HQ architecture, Zaragoza district project photos, French office design Laherrère centre in Pau 22 September 2023 Location: Zaragoza district, Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwest France.

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30X40 Design Workshop

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We pressed pause on the construction of the Outpost project in early 2021 and onboarded a new contractor to see us through completion. Given where we were in the overall timeline of construction and how much was left to do, it seemed more sensible to onboard a new contracting team.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Construction involves a lot of money, commitment, and time. A construction company has the required experience and knowledge to build a flawless dream house or a commercial building. But to facilitate yourself with all these advantages, it’s crucial to find the best construction company for your needs.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Construction involves a lot of money, commitment, and time. A construction company has the required experience and knowledge to build a flawless dream house or a commercial building. But to facilitate yourself with all these advantages, it’s crucial to find the best construction company for your needs.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 15, 2024

Follow these five tips to secure­ a qualified, reliable asphalt contractor, ste­mming subpar artistry’s tide. Plus, the asphalt market is growing due to construction proje­cts. Years of practice build invaluable­ knowledge, refine­d skills, and a solid reputation for quality craftsmanship. But e­xcellence matte­rs most.

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A4 Architects

JANUARY 30, 2024

555 Ocean Ave (Newport, Rhode Island) In previous Archi-TEXT articles it was discussed the value of an architect to help you navigate the various phases of the design of a new home or building or the renovation of an existing one, but what are the various phases of the architectural design process?

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BD+C

JANUARY 13, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced its “punch list” for Congress that, if completed, will ignite the construction economy by spurring much needed improvements in energy efficiency, infrastructure and resiliency and create jobs for small business. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers'

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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

For example, you may only find that you need to prepare a design and apply for ADU and/or building permit approval. If your ADU already conforms to the required codes and regulations, you would not have any construction work to do. Pre-Construction/Permitting. You will need a design when you get a bid from your contractor. •

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Architecture Ideas

AUGUST 30, 2022

It is a kind of purchase structure where a client buys both a block of a lot and a fully-constructed home in one go with two separate contracts. The two separate contracts are for the land purchase and the building. . Different House and Land Package Contracts. Build Contracts.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The building shares its name with one of the best-known Arts and Crafts houses in England, designed by architect Philip Webb for print designer William Morris in the mid-19th century. Like its namesake, David Kohn Architects designed the house to build on British vernacular housing traditions, but to do so in a radical way. "Its

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Hawaii-based Metcalf Construction Co. has won a key reversal from a federal appeals court in a case involving failures by the federal government to properly administer a contract for work that could have broad implications for government contractors.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Another question that I’m often asked is, “Do you build the project too?” And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Architects design the project. We sure do.”

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Design Thoughts Architects

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This blog will discuss the typical approach to arriving at a budget for the construction based on all relevant aspects and the dos and don’ts associated with the project. Determining Maximum Budget for Homebuilding Setting a clear budget for building a home is a crucial step in ensuring a well-managed construction process.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 29, 2024

Photo © Bruce Damonte Beyond teaching these young athletes about baseball, the academies also teach them other subjects that would be necessary should they succeed in securing a professional contract: English, Home economics, for example. All operations within the athletic building have direct access, and a view, to the fields.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The plaza level spans nearly the whole of the museum and the firm noted that it was equivalent to nearly 70 per cent of the building's footprint. Designs for the museum were put forward in 2015 and construction was begun in 2019. General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Plaster: Infinity Drywall Contracting.

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Design Thoughts Architects

MARCH 27, 2023

Understanding architects and their types - Architects are individuals who design and plan buildings and other structures. The Role of Residential Architects in house construction- Residential architects design and plan houses to meet their clients’ needs and comply with building regulations. Book Appointment 6.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 14, 2019

In the beginning, when you are starting to plan your budget for building a new house, residential construction costs are not that complicated unless you really want to make them that way. Let’s start by identifying that hard costs are the physical assets that you need to acquire to complete your construction project.

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Architizer

AUGUST 5, 2022

SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation – Dreyfuss + Blackford designed the SMUD Headquarters building in the late-1950s and was commissioned 60 years later to renovate and rehabilitate the entire facility inside and out. In addition, the building wings were isolated from each other, discouraging open communication between departments.

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether you are designing a traditional home or your interests lie in large scale commercial buildings, you will find many different people involved in the construction process. From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect.

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e-architect

AUGUST 25, 2023

With expanding student numbers, increased space requirements for students and expanding community engagement aspirations, the Rambert School was outgrowing its existing buildings. The building facade curves to accommodate the roots of a large Red Oak to the east of the site. Planning Submitted: 28.11.18 Start on Site: 28.02.22

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Architects Tales

JUNE 13, 2019

The construction superintendent and his surveyor’s crew scrambled towards the sound of the still rumbling dozer engine and found that they were running down a steep embankment. No, we just had a drive by,” said the contractor. If that were the case, very few buildings would be built to look like those pretty drawings.

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e-architect

AUGUST 10, 2023

The cobbled street, smaller-scale buildings and on street planting provides the house with a tranquil setting. When it became less common for individuals and families to own whole houses, these mews-facing buildings were sold off separately and became desirable properties themselves.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2024

Other recently completed projects in Houston include Nelson Byrd Woltz's grassed park that bridges a six-lane highway and Modu's design for a wellness building with a self-cooling exterior. The photography is by Ana Larranaga , Method Architecture.

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