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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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Allsteel's Experience Center reimagines the role of the contract furniture showroom

Deezen

Each of our partners along the journey really challenged us to reimagine the role of a traditional contract furniture showroom – pushing us to explore and bring forward new architectural features and experiences." Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for Allsteel as part of a partnership.

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How to Be a Better Architect: A Residential Architect’s Perspective

Aric Gitomer Architect

Today’s article is for the architects out there who are trying to make a mark. Gone are the days of reading one news article a month. You could be involved in designing, project management, contracts, or dealing with vendors. Why look at that video showing how to achieve that command in the software? Fascinating!

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MillerKnoll opens flagship space in London's Clerkenwell

Deezen

The space spans three storeys The space spans three storeys and 1,700 square metres of contract showrooms and retail stores. Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for MillerKnoll as part of a partnership. Herman Miller and Knoll are among the featured brands, as well as textile brand Maharam.

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Competition: win a Truffle pouf from NaughtOne

Deezen

Promotion: global contract furniture brand NaughtOne is offering Dezeen readers the chance to win its newly launched Truffle pouf , which has an organic shape that can be used as a seat or footrest. Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for NaughtOne as part of a partnership.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Their role is important in every stage of a project, and this article summarizes their responsibilities. Following the final design comes the contract proposal, which allows the creation of cost estimates and the timescale of the project. Architects are not just involved in the building design phase. Cost Estimation.

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ICON launches $1 million affordable housing competition

Deezen

In 2022, NASA awarded ICON a $57 million contract to develop roads, launchpads and homes on the moon. Partnership content This article was written by Dezeen for ICON as part of a partnership. Submissions for the Initiative 99 competition are now open. To read more about Initiative 99, visit its website.

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