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Construction Contracts: What to Know About Estimates vs. Bids

Santa Cruz Architect

One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor. Understanding the nuances between different contract types, particularly fixed-price contracts (bids) and time and materials (T&M) contracts, is essential for managing costs effectively and ensuring the project’s success.

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Standard contract document for prefab and modular building released

BD+C

The ConsensusDocs Coalition is offering the first standard contract document that addresses prefabricated construction.

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Featured architecture jobs this week at Payette, WAKE, DVDL, Nandinee Phookan, and Mey & Co

Archinect

Successful applicants should have strong design and graphics skills, knowledge of space programming, contract documents, and contract administration, and possess excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Northeastern University Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex by Payette.

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Looking for architecture and design jobs? Foster + Partners, Johnson Fain, Bolt Design Group, Jendretzki, and The Office of Charles de Lisle are currently hiring

Archinect

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, experience preparing architectural contract documents. Multidisciplinary design studio Johnson Fain is looking for a Senior Technical Architect for Construction Administration with a minimum of ten years of experience in Los Angeles.

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AIA updates Interiors Contract Documents

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released six revised contract documents designed for interior construction projects. The new interior contract documents will allow architects to better understand risks and responsibilities associated with designing building interiors, according to an AIA news release.

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2023 CSI Certification Classes

SW Oregon Architect

For the 41st consecutive year, the Construction Specifications Institute–Willamette Valley Chapter (CSI-WVC) is pleased to offer a series of classes on Construction Contract Documents in addition to another set covering Construction Contract Administration.

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My 5 Rules for Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

We may have done everything right and find ourselves at the point where, to make this new relationship official, we need a signed legal document. We need a contract. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects. They’re your contract documents… with your client. Break it down.