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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. Regular updates, consultations, and seeking client input are essential.

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Navigating challenges in construction administration

BD+C

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Method Architecture outfits its Houston office with vibrant mural

Deezen

Method Architecture has completed its self-designed studio Located in the mixed-use East River development , designed by architecture studio Page , the office was designed to serve as an inspiration source for the studio's clients. Light blue bicycles are mounted on one wall as another unique installation.

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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. The logic is that designs are downgraded and materials switched by profit-hungry contractors with an eye on their margin.

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In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

Hotel Designs

Having a strong procurement plan and committing to a programme with realistic deliverables and timescales is essential to help drive value engineering. 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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Career as an Architect-Building the Future!

The Arch Insider

Architecture is an amalgamation of design, engineering, and technology. Apart from that, making the structures visually appealing, and designing the interiors, and the landscape; could also fall under the scope of work of an architect, varying from client to client. Are you enthusiastic about all the 3 above-mentioned 3 fields?

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Career as an Architect-Building the Future!

The Arch Insider

Architecture is an amalgamation of design, engineering, and technology. Apart from that, making the structures visually appealing, and designing the interiors, and the landscape; could also fall under the scope of work of an architect, varying from client to client. Are you enthusiastic about all the 3 above-mentioned 3 fields?