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The fundamental 'BIM mismatch' between architects and contractors discussed at Harvard roundtable

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After all, contractors and sometimes clients want and need 3D models of buildings that can directly inform how buildings should be constructed. Bernstein and Cerone meanwhile discuss potential solutions, including integrated project delivery and dual-model workflows that separate design and construction responsibilities.

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How construction costs are contributing to challenges for architects

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When we asked architects in our recent Archinect Business Survey about their economic outlook, one of the five big factors behind the architecture industry’s current economic slowdown mentioned most frequently by participants was high construction costs. Related on Archinect: Architects and Clients Downbeat About Economy: Archinec.

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Interest Rates Were Cut, but Growth Takes Time: Archinect’s State of AEC October 2024

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At the end of each month, we will guide you through the latest analyses, indexes, and trends on how the architecture and construction industries are performing economically.

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RIBA names female-led Onion Collective the 2023 Client of the Year

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named social enterprise Onion Collective as its Client of the Year for 2023 over their role in spearheading the creation of an artists' space called East Quay in Somerset County, South West England. Construction took over eight years to complete and was eventually realized at £4.5

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Company that projects life-size plans for client walkthroughs is coming to the U.S.

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Lifesize Plans , headquartered in Australia, describes itself as "the world’s first patented projection system allowing clients to walkthrough their building project in life-size before construction begins.". A company that projects architectural plans at a 1:1 scale is planning to expand its operations to the United States.

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Architect sues client for using work without payment or permission after being dismissed from project

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A Pennsylvania -based architecture firm has filed a civil lawsuit in the state’s Middle District Court against a former developer client for breach-of-contract and copyright infringement.

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