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Construction Contracts: What to Know About Estimates vs. Bids

Santa Cruz Architect

One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor. Understanding the nuances between different contract types, particularly fixed-price contracts (bids) and time and materials (T&M) contracts, is essential for managing costs effectively and ensuring the project’s success.

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This studio creates rural getaways, from land sourcing to construction — and they are hiring

Archinect

” Part of HOKO’s thesis to become “the homeowner’s architect” is to streamline the client experience of residential design and construction as much as possible. Honesdale Bar House by HUTS HOKO is not alone in its attempt to build a business model based on client convenience.

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My 5 Rules for Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

It may be the most critical step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. We need a contract. It’s your proposal.

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Contract Documentsfor Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

You need a signed legal document. It may be the most important step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. Send your client an overwhelmingly comprehensive legal agreement intended for large projects and it may end up on an attorney’s desk waiting for review and revision (or in many cases, a complete re-write).

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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.

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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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The Client-Architect Agreement

DesignScape Architects

In South Africa, the law requires Architects to to enter into a written agreement with their clients. Naturally, an agreement needs to be reached between a client and their architect before any project can commence. An important condition of the agreement is that the architect must act as an agent for their client.

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