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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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Golden Gate Bridge finally installs anti-suicide nets after years of delay

Archinect

Construction of the lingering suicide prevention upgrades is wrapping up on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The project's long road to culmination was covered by the New York Times recently as contractors work to finish installing the netting system, which was more than 80% in place as of September.

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China will build replacement for Gensler soccer stadium design in Guangzhou following Evergrande debt scramble

Archinect

Chinese state-owned construction contractor will build China’s largest soccer park in Guangzhou on the site where struggling Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was supposed to build its soccer stadium. The site was originally meant for a 100,000-seat stadium designed by Gensler.

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Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing a Roofing Contractor

Architecture Ideas

Are you searching for a roofing contractor for your home improvement project? Choosing the right roofing contractor is the only way to protect your home, family, and valuable for a long time. Here are the essential factors you must consider when choosing a roofing contractor.

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5 Tips For Choosing The Best Asphalt Company 

The Architecture Designs

Follow these five tips to secure­ a qualified, reliable asphalt contractor, ste­mming subpar artistry’s tide. Plus, the asphalt market is growing due to construction proje­cts. Industry data shows many lowe­st-bid projects incur extra costs later due­ to overlooked or unaddresse­d issues in initial estimates.

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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem

BD+C

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

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Top 5 Dos and Don’ts: Impact of Homebuilding Budget on Cost and Quality

Design Thoughts Architects

This blog will discuss the typical approach to arriving at a budget for the construction based on all relevant aspects and the dos and don’ts associated with the project. Determining Maximum Budget for Homebuilding Setting a clear budget for building a home is a crucial step in ensuring a well-managed construction process.

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