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Turkish authorities arrest contractors connected to buildings flattened by earthquake

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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

By stamping and signing our drawings and specifications, I am certifying that those documents comply with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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Over 900 Grenfell fire victims reach civil settlement

Deezen

Read: Architecture education has "shifted away" from fire safety, experts say on Grenfell anniversary It is also separate to an ongoing police investigation, with the Crown Prosecution Service expected to decide whether to pursue criminal charges after the inquiry report is published.

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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. 7 - General Contractor A general contractor is essentially a type of project manager that a client employs. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project.

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

Deezen

Scale of disaster "could have been prevented" The reason for the failing buildings in Turkey is currently the subject of much dispute, with blame being directed at the government, built environment figures and the public. Many local architects, including Emre Arolat , believe that the government is at fault.

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

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Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.