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David Chipperfield's Elbtower project halts construction over payment dispute in Hamburg

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Reuters is reporting that construction on the forthcoming 64-story Elbtower Tower project in Hamburg, Germany, from David Chipperfield Architects has been halted over a payment dispute between its client Signa and a local builder. The news came last week after more than two years of construction.

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Company that projects life-size plans for client walkthroughs is coming to the U.S.

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A company that projects architectural plans at a 1:1 scale is planning to expand its operations to the United States. Lifesize Plans , headquartered in Australia, describes itself as "the world’s first patented projection system allowing clients to walkthrough their building project in life-size before construction begins.".

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How Can Clients Ruin Their Own Construction Projects?

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Construction is complicated work. Project managers, architects, civil engineers, contractors, laborers, and other professionals work together to achieve the goals. Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? It is thanks to them that construction companies get work to do and money to earn.

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RIBA names female-led Onion Collective the 2023 Client of the Year

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named social enterprise Onion Collective as its Client of the Year for 2023 over their role in spearheading the creation of an artists' space called East Quay in Somerset County, South West England. Construction took over eight years to complete and was eventually realized at £4.5

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Architect sues client for using work without payment or permission after being dismissed from project

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A Pennsylvania -based architecture firm has filed a civil lawsuit in the state’s Middle District Court against a former developer client for breach-of-contract and copyright infringement.

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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world. Read more »

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New York-based Project Architect and Project Manager job opportunities

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Are you an experienced project architect or project manager looking to explore new job opportunities in New York? If you're looking for jobs on the West Coast, be sure to check out Archinect's recent highlight of project architects and project managers based in Los Angeles.