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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

BD+C

Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.” Customized client-specific data.

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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

Dwell

This was accomplished by utilizes repurposed shipping containers, a galvanized tower crane mast and tower components, metal interior framing, aluminum framed windows/trim and stainless steel ceilings. There was no builder/general contractor on this project because I could not find someone willing to take it on.

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Contractors

DesignScape Architects

Today, no project can be built without a contractor because they play one of the biggest roles in the construction process and carry out some of the most important duties. Therefore, it is crucial for clients to understand exactly what contractors do, how to find the correct contractor, and their relationship with architects.

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These $83K Australian Prefabs Are Built to Withstand Bushfires

Dwell

We recently utilized our Minima modular design as a template for a full-sized house located in the Capertee Valley, in Wiradjuri Country in the western Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. Solar panels, batteries, a rain-harvested water tank, and a bio-septic treatment system can be added to the Minima to accommodate off-grid sites.

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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Of course, each project is unique and complex sites or functional requirements can add additional costs to these elements. The hard cost of construction is typically the cost for construction of the building, materials, labor, basic site work, and the general contractor’s fee.

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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

The Architecture Designs

Even overhead charges, and the contractor’s profit margin. So that general contractors use it when bidding on building projects. Also includes quality control, protection, utilities, administration, legal fees, and permits. Such Construction Estimating Services are utilized throughout the early phases of a project.

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Behind the Design 001: Calender Rd. by Allen Architecture, LLC

EntreArchitect

We also utilize Instagram and Houzz… though we need to be more proffecient with these platforms. With contractor? Mainly old school during construction… email, phone, and site visits. If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? What was the process for permitting? Among team?

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