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

Archinect

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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Construction Contracts: What to Know About Estimates vs. Bids

Santa Cruz Architect

Embarking on a remodeling or construction project is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and decision-making. One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor.

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March Architecture Billings Index declines significantly due to inflation and supply chain issues

Archinect

” The AIA says: "This shows that clients are interested in starting new projects but remain hesitant to sign a contract and officially commit to those projects. However, most firms report that they still have strong project backlogs of 6.6

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Architecture Billings Index for April indicates slight decrease despite upticks in future project inquiries

Archinect

Firms did report, however, that new project inquiries increased to a score of 53.9, though most practices continued to report a decline in the value of new design contracts to a score of 49.8. The billings score for April dropped to 48.5, down from the March total of 50.4 (any any score above 50 indicates an increase).

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Billings for residential work remain strong but slower times ahead, suggests AIA Home Design Trends Survey

Archinect

The AIA Home Design Trends Survey (Q4) revealed a contraction in the demand for residential design inquiries and design contracts, despite billings for residential projects continuing to increase. Extract from AIA Home Design Trends Survey.

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Female-led architecture firms currently hiring in Texas and Arizona

Archinect

Ibarra Rosano Design Architects seeks an Intermediate Designer Location: Tucson, AZ Details: The ideal candidate "should have 3 to 5+ years of experience as a designer, project leader or similar position at an architecture firm working directly with clients and consultants, have technical construction understanding with the ability to manage architecture (..)

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Building Contract Types

DesignScape Architects

Building Contract Types Building contracts can be complex. Well, a slightly easier ride… In many ways choosing the ideal contract will depend on the size of the job. But first, let’s understand firstly what a contract is. With any contract, there are flows of Obligations and Rights.