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A4 Guide: The Six Phases of the Architectural Design Process

A4 Architects

Although thousands of decisions have been made between the owner representative and the architect, none of these decisions have been put to paper in a way that an outside party like a code official or a contractor can easily review and comprehend them.

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The Best Architect Exam Prep Resources

The Architect's Guide

You’ll get scenario based questions related to construction contract administration and the construction responsibilities of the Architect, Contractor & Owner. It’s not based on your own experiences, but on proposals, contracts, and consultant management. It’s really covering the Construction Administration phase.

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How to Grow a Greenway

Landscape Architecture Magazine

It contracted with the firm Design Workshop to produce a master plan for a park that would double as a stormwater management system for the area. SMM worked on-site with a city employee and a contractor who was on retainer to do a quick fix on the bioswales and meadows. Photo courtesy Adam Mejerson. Mow once a year, in February.

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The Ultimate List of ARE 5.0 Study Materials: Part 1

Young Architect

Old AIA Contracts . Construction Evaluation (CE) – Administration of the contract during construction. . The CDT acknowledges EVERYONE who contributes to the design and construction process, unlike the ARE which is primarily focused on The Architect, Owner and Contractor and how they work together. Old AIA Contracts.

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BIM at LOD400: Why Level of Development 400 matters for design and virtual construction

BD+C

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured. Blumenbaum, PE, SE.

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London Metropolitan University presents 10 design projects

Deezen

"This will involve fabric improvements across the estate, based on a retrofitted, filigree double-skin and existing thermal mass interaction strategy, carried out both in a self-build and contractor-led capacity, with varying typologies coming together to create a consolidated civic square."

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140+ Software Tools for Architecture Firms [2020 Update]

Architecture Quote

Free trial (15 days) per sign up is available and the starter subscription is 7.95$ per month per single user on a 3-year contract. Users are allowed to create custom, effective reports , checklists , and share the information instantly with the team, customers, or contractors. ArchiSnapper. Or simply start with a $2.25 Egnyte Connect.