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ADU construction is now outpacing single-family developments in Seattle

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The city granted permits to 988 units last year, and more than 650 were built — not all projects are built during the year they get permitted — outpacing the construction of single houses for the first time As the Seattle Times reports, a change in regulations in 2019 led to the ADU boom locally.

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12 Tips For Executing Construction Projects Smoothly

The Architecture Designs

Navigating the complex maze of any construction project can be a daunting challenge, fraught with numerous potential pitfalls. If you want to learn more, check out ALICE’s article on construction planning stages. These may range from budget overruns and schedule delays to communication breakdowns and compliance issues.

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A Detailed Guide for Winning More Construction Bids

Architecture Ideas

Construction bidding is a process through which companies and contractors win projects. You may have the expertise to carry out a construction project effectively—however, bidding works quite differently. Check this link for more information on how to find construction jobs to bid on. 10 Tips for Construction Bidding.

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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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How to Build Your Own House: A Step-by-Step Guide

Architecture Ideas

From planning to on-site construction, a lot goes behind building a house. Let’s understand every phase of the construction with a step-by-step guide on how to build a house. Fix a budget and then proceed with the design to ensure well-planned construction. Do regulations give a green flag? What is my Budget?

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Dear Architects: If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects

Architizer

This means achieving net zero across both operational emissions from using buildings and embodied emissions from constructing and maintaining them. Unfortunately, renovation rates lag behind IPCC-estimated requirements. to 5%, and perhaps as much as 10%, annually.

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Cities modify density zoning to spur more affordable housing projects

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With housing affordability reaching crisis proportions in many cities, local officials are implementing new zoning regulations to catalyze more home construction. It has been estimated that 20% of the variation in housing growth from one area to another can be attributed to density regulations.

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