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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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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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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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Tips & Tricks for Construction Estimating You Need to Save Money

Architecture Ideas

Construction projects are always expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank with a bit of planning and a few tips and tricks. Here are the things you need to know to save money with construction estimating. . Consider a Construction Takeoff. Don’t guess while working on a construction estimate.

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Editor's Picks #556

Archinect

via [link] The American Institute of Architects (as well as a couple of ‘Nectors) welcomed a revision to fee limitations, from 6 to 10 percent of total estimated construction costs, on all federal design and construction contracts undertaken with the Department of Defense.

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$118 million mixed-use affordable housing complex breaks ground in Brooklyn

Archinect

Developers and city officials recently joined to celebrate the start of construction on a dual-building affordable housing complex in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Total construction costs for the complex are estimated at $118 million.

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5 Tips For Choosing The Best Asphalt Company 

The Architecture Designs

Plus, the asphalt market is growing due to construction proje­cts. Get Multiple Estimates and Ask Questions Source: gentedelasafor.net Getting a low-cost e­stimate seems alluring, but re­member, in asphalt projects, like­ elsewhere­, quality often corresponds with cost. The contract must outline the­ work’s scope in detail.