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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

Deezen

Turkey's vice-president Fuat Oktay said 131 contractors, architects and engineers linked to collapsed buildings have been identified following the tragic quakes, which struck parts of Turkey and Syria on 6 February. The contractor told prosecutors he did not know why it had collapsed, Reuters reported. "We

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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

Deezen

Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

This requires making informed decisions during the design process, considering such factors as client requirements, budget limitations, sustainability, and safety. This entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.

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Drywalls are setting new standards in hotel design & construction: Mr. Anil Zadoo, AJMS Engineers Private Limited (Interior contractors in Delhi)

Building and Interiors

As a result, urban planners, architects, and contractors are looking for alternatives that are lightweight and allow buildings to rise taller while saving structural costs. They are one of the largest interior contractors in New Delhi, offering a wide range of services under one roof. About AJMS Engineers Private Limited.

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2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

have in store for interested design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. government during the Second World War. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) A key aspect of the bond projects is LCC’s commitment to fulfilling the goals of its Community Benefits Agreement.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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"We should hold the mirror to ourselves" say Turkish architects in wake of earthquakes

Deezen

Buildings built with competent architecture, competent engineering, competent construction and competent control mechanisms do not collapse even if they are directly on the fault line," said Altinisik, who is director of Turkish studio Melike Altinisik Architects. "The

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