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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

This work included interviewing the client to better understand the program of the project, which are the functional requirements of the new construction, the size and orientation of the various component parts, the aesthetic goals, the scheduling requirements, and the approximate budget that is available to design and build the project.

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Becoming an Architect: What You’ll Need to Know

Young Architect

Working on construction drawings. Reviewing the work of contractors, so they can get paid, . After we solved the design problem, the next 11 months were spent… . Includes schedules, budgets, coordination, process and lots of AIA Contracts. . Construction Evaluation (CE) – About construction contract administration.

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The Best Architect Exam Prep Resources

The Architect's Guide

and covers recent developments in project delivery, sustainable design, pre-construction activities, and many other areas of architectural practice. Project, Planning, & Design (PPD). Project Planning & Design (PPD) is an exam that tests your ability to design sites and buildings. in all 6 divisions.

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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Now under construction, it has proven to be one of the most rewarding assignments I have ever had the pleasure to be involved with. Constructing the building there would reinforce and more clearly reveal the existing campus open space framework. The second phase of design developed this concept in detail.

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

President, Bell Architecture APC and Leonard Kady, FAIA, Principal, Leonard Kady Architecture + Design. The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market.

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What Is The Best ARE 5.0 Exam Order?

Young Architect

Construction Evaluation (CE). Project Planning and Design (PPD). During Technical Exams, sometimes questions will also assume ARE Candidates have basic contract knowledge and understanding of the roles, relationships and responsibilities between an Owner, Architect and Contractor. In my opinion, the best ARE 5.0

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

When a process is fully developed into a system with supporting documents of forms and checklists, it allows us to focus more on the details and development of a successful design. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Build rapport with the contractor.