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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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 27, 2023

Hiring the right landscaping Thomaston CT contractor is essential to create an outdoor space that will make jaws drop. This article outlines what you need to know before signing any contracts with a landscape contractor and provides helpful tips for getting the most out of your money. What Services Does The Contractor Offer?

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 12, 2022

Contractor’s Guide to Construction Bonds. As a construction contractor, you will likely encounter several different types of surety bonds. The field of construction comes with significant risks, and surety bonds function as risk-transfer mechanisms to protect project owners and the government in case a contractor defaults.

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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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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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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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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Westeck News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Having a plan and understanding the contracting process are keys to finding the right contractor and getting the results you want. Contracts 4. Liens, Permits & Warranties 6 HIRE A CONTRACTOR 1. Contractors to avoid 3. Checking out contractors 4. Finalizing a contract 2. DIY or Hire a Pro?

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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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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. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are discouraging talented architects from competing for federal contracts, depriving government and, by inference, taxpayers of the best design expertise available, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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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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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key to navigating this complex landscape is an understanding and adherence to building codes and regulations. Before embarking on any project, a homeowner must ensure they’re well-versed in local building codes and have secured the necessary permits. Hiring qualified professionals is another crucial step.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. The key to avoiding these issues lies in the owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings.

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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. It’s only fair to give team members a chance to adjust and realign with the project goals, but it’s also easy to let the inertia of a mobilized contractor on-site provide false hope that things will improve.

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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. Years of practice build invaluable­ knowledge, refine­d skills, and a solid reputation for quality craftsmanship. Independe­nt reviews build trust through authenticity. But e­xcellence matte­rs most.

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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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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 5, 2023

Embracing sustainability in home remodeling: Green building practices and energy-efficient solutions are gaining popularity. Work with reputable architects and contractors : Choose experienced professionals who understand the intricacies of California homes and have a track record of successful remodeling projects.

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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. Fixed Price Build Contract.

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The Architecture Designs

JULY 20, 2023

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems play a vital role in ensuring indoor comfort and maintaining indoor air quality in buildings. However, HVAC systems also consume a significant amount of energy, accounting for up to 40% of a building’s total energy use.

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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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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 you are planning to do it yourself, you will need to talk to your building officials in the area you live in to see what is required, and then decide if you have the understanding, skills, and time available to do the design.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If as built information is not available, it helps to undertake a thorough dimensional survey and MEP survey of the entire building. Tenders for Main Contractors (MCs) with the correct pedigree, need to be carefully considered and they should be able to demonstrate previous experience of the project type.

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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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Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 12, 2022

The architect and contractor work together during this phase to answer questions, identify and resolve issues, and guide the project to completion. The architect ensures the architectural intent of the project holds true throughout construction by providing design insight and additional clarity to the contractor. nish detailing.

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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. Appointing the Wrong Contractor: Choosing the right contractor is one of the first and most critical decisions you’ll make when embarking on a home construction project.

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Deezen

MARCH 8, 2024

Now Europe's largest listed building, in the late 1980s it was in a state of decline with its "streets in the sky" accused of attracting anti-social behaviour. "I I was a student at Sheffield and Park Hill was like a really big building in that city and was considered to be failing," she recalled. The aspiration of it is extraordinary.

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Taking on the major project of designing and building your perfect home from the bottom up is bot h exhausting and unbelievably rewarding. Here is a basic guide to buying and building your dream home. House and land packages include both contracts for the land itself and the building of your home – saving you a lot of hassle.

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

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. Hawaii-based Metcalf Construction Co. Metcalf spent more than $76 million on the project and sued to recoup costs.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 18, 2023

After making the move and renting for the first two years, she was ready to buy, setting her sights on a 1962 home in the Riverside neighborhood, where there was a pocket of midcentury builds that had survived recent development. "It During that process, Amber found contractor, Joey Melgoza of A&J Moving & Contracting. "He

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

JULY 12, 2022

The Ukrainian landscape architect Anna Kulvanovska works as a contractor for SWA from a shared workspace in Malmö, Sweden. Eventually Baumgardner asked if she needed work, and if she would like to work as a contractor for SWA. By Laurie A. Photo by Kim Öhrström. ?Anna firms can use to hire Ukrainian designers.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Link doubles as a bridge between the two buildings "It was not the main aim to reach that goal [of world's longest cantilever]," added project lead David Lehnort, while on a tour of the development. The brand also has 229 hotel rooms and suites, which it describes as an "urban resort", in the building.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 5, 2023

After making the move and renting for the first two years, she was ready to buy, setting her sights on a 1962 home in the Riverside neighborhood, where there was a pocket of midcentury builds that had survived recent development. "It During that process, Amber found contractor, Joey Melgoza of A&J Moving & Contracting. "He

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