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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. The AIA /Deltek’s latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for the month of March has posted a decline to a score of 43.6.

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Allsteel's Experience Center reimagines the role of the contract furniture showroom

Deezen

We wanted to design a place that would celebrate and encourage collaboration, be a destination for education and inspiration, be an experience for our clients trying to solve meaningful workplace challenges and transform their ways of working," said Allsteel's director of brand and marketing Natalie Johansen Murray.

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

Archinect

though most practices continued to report a decline in the value of new design contracts to a score of 49.8. Firms did report, however, that new project inquiries increased to a score of 53.9, April ABI Highlights Regional averages: Midwest (51.2); West (49.3); South (48.7); Northeast (47.2)

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Shifting industry: moving towards full-service partners | Architecture | Architonic

Architonic

In addition to their residential and soft contract collections, they have also added a full range of carpets, both wall-to-wall and finished rugs, especially designed for contract use. Offering both functionality and style, these new collections compliment Frankly’s existing high-end rugs, luxury throws, and bespoke bed linen.

Contract 105
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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. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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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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