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BIG Reveals Updated Design for Vltava Philharmonic Hall in Prague

ArchDaily

Construction is expected to start in 2027, after completing the project documentation for the building permit and selecting a contractor. The Philharmonic Hall is expected to open in 2032. Read more »

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Coordinating and Documenting Design – The Construction Documents Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

The fourth phase, and most time intensive, is the construction documents (CD) phase. This is when the architect, structural engineer, interior designer, landscape architect, and specialty consultants design and draw the building in detail, producing a set of drawings and specifications that the contractor can build from.

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Tips for Managing a Project With Your General Contractor

The Architecture Designs

Don’t think that working with a general contractor in Scottsdale, AZ means losing control of the project. You’ll find some tips for managing a project with a general contractor successfully below. Your general contractor might just have a few tricks up their sleeve that you haven’t even considered.

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Everything Construction Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

The Architecture Designs

Contractor’s Guide to Construction Bonds. As a construction contractor, you will likely encounter several different types of surety bonds. The field of construction comes with significant risks, and surety bonds function as risk-transfer mechanisms to protect project owners and the government in case a contractor defaults.

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Kate Wagner on AI's questionable 'disrupting' impact

Archinect

Architects would generally rather leave such features such as retaining walls to contractors rather than elaborate on specifics that would make the architect themselves legally responsible.

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Tech for Architects: 7 Top Tools for Architectural Project Management

Architizer

It monitors tasks, visualizes the project’s progress and shares files across all participants, allowing them to review any documents or drawings centrally uploaded to the program. For a more effective collaboration, Contractor Foreman also offers real-time and field collaboration options as well as multiple Kanban views and filters.

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Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing a Roofing Contractor

Architecture Ideas

Are you searching for a roofing contractor for your home improvement project? Choosing the right roofing contractor is the only way to protect your home, family, and valuable for a long time. Here are the essential factors you must consider when choosing a roofing contractor.