Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Embarking on a home improvement project is an exciting endeavor, but managing construction costs can be a challenging aspect that requires careful planning and consideration. In this article, we’ll explore effective strategies to manage construction costs, from initial planning to project completion.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The building replaces a 1960s embassy constructed by Bates Smart McCutcheon on the same property, bringing the mid-century facility into the 21st century. The photography is by Joe Fletcher.

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Architizer

MAY 30, 2024

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. In order to turn their designs into realities, architects need to delve into the world of project management.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Cost limitations are an almost universal challenge in construction projects. Owners typically have a predetermined budget for their project, so the realities of construction costs force them to make difficult decisions about project scope, quality, or even whether the project can proceed.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

From grueling all-nighters in architecture school to managing relentless client demands, architects have historically worn their stress as a badge of honor. The Journey from Architect to Advocate Morgan’s story began with a love for creativity, heavily influenced by her father’s career in construction.

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Deezen

JANUARY 14, 2025

Dezeen also recently rounded up the top 10 skyscrapers of 2024 , which include the One Za'abeel towers in Dubai by Nikken Sekkei. The photography is by Dirk Lindner.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The photography is by Maxime Brouillet.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2025

The photography is by Chris Miele and John D'Angelo.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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 All licenses were obtained."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2024

"This is a lifestyle destination like no other, and one that we're now looking to offer at other iconic motorsport circuits globally." The photography is by Jack Hobhouse.

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SW Oregon Architect

JUNE 16, 2024

Discovering it prompted me to reflect on the evolution of construction practices and the enduring legacy of industry standards. For more than a century, the print edition of the Sweets Catalog was a construction industry staple, providing architects, engineers, and contractors with comprehensive information on building products and materials.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

Together, these blog posts underscore the accelerating pace of technological change in how we design and construct buildings and the implications of that change for architects. roles within the building design and construction industry have changed to streamline the process but with competition for control of the BIM model.

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Westeck News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Content courtesy of: BC Housing General Contractors and the BC Energy Step Code Building Standard Since 2008, the Province of British Columbia has made energy efficiency a BC Building Code objective. It’s designed to help government and industry create a future in which all new construction in B.C. In 2017, B.C.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Screenshot of the coordinated Navisworks model for the Lane Community College Health Professions Building, now under construction. In the parlance of the construction industry a “clash” is the result of two elements in the design of a building unintentionally occupying the same space. The Sheffield, UK company Lightwork Design Ltd.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 30, 2022

The large amount of work hardly surprises us anymore, as the design and construction industries have proven remarkably resilient despite the economic and social turmoil we have endured since early 2020. have in store for interested design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. government during the Second World War.

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SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Construction of the pavilion is poised to take a big leap forward in the coming weeks, as the glulam framing and CLT (cross-laminated timber) panels are on site awaiting their imminent assembly. The construction manager/general contractor for the project is Lease CrutcherLewis.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

Fast-tracking construction projects offers both risk and reward dbarista Mon, 08/14/2023 - 13:50 0 Contractors Understanding both the rewards and risk of fast-tracking a project can help owners, architects, engineers, and contractors maximize the benefits of this strategy and can bring great reward on all fronts when managed properly.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JUNE 10, 2023

Construction Integrated Project Delivery (CIPD) is a collaborative approach to project delivery that seeks to optimize project outcomes through the integration of all stakeholders, including the owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and subcontractors. One of the key principles of CIPD is the use of shared risk and reward.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 19, 2024

Embarking on a remodeling or construction project is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and decision-making. One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way architects manage information is becoming just as critical as the designs they create. For small firm architects, this approach is a reminder that working closely with contractors from the outset of a project can result in better outcomes for all parties involved.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 21, 2024

Loren Berry , FCSI, AIA—the City of Eugene’s Design & Construction Manager—led the design effort for the renovations. Veronica Shean and Jenna Wheeler of Veronica Shean Interior Design assisted with the selection of new interior finishes and furniture, and Lease Crutcher Lewis was the contractor.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

North Eugene High School site tour - February 23, 2022 (all photos by me) Like other member-driven industry organizations, the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute is shaking off the enervating effects of social distancing measures that helped keep the COVID-19 pandemic in check.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 5, 2024

Inside the Clubhouse entrance at The Ponds (all photos by me) AIA Eugene and the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute jointly hosted a construction site tour of The Ponds on Alexander this past Thursday. Umbrella Properties is the owner/developer, and Essex General Construction is the contractor.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 16, 2022

For the 41st consecutive year, the Construction Specifications Institute–Willamette Valley Chapter (CSI-WVC) is pleased to offer a series of classes on Construction Contract Documents in addition to another set covering Construction Contract Administration.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Bay Area studio David Baker Architects has completed 145 units of social housing using modular construction and a weathering steel facade in San Francisco , California. The use of modular construction reduced the project's timeline from the average five to seven years to three. General contractor: Cahill Contractors.

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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 21, 2023

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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Dwell

MARCH 11, 2025

Though a few costly construction setbacks carved a chunk out of the budget, creative interventions helped realize the residents priority: bring in more natural light. It was like Im looking for a house and Well, Im just trying to have dinner with you," jokes Telmo, a Zara Home business manager. "It The downside?

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. The key to avoiding these issues lies in the owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings.

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SW Oregon Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2021

For the 40th consecutive year, the Construction Specifications Institute–Willamette Valley Chapter (CSI-WVC) is pleased to offer a series of classes on Construction Contract Documents in addition to another set covering Construction Contract Administration.

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Architizer

JUNE 10, 2024

Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges. Traditional construction methods and materials fall short of meeting the rigorous standards of eco-consciousness.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Now under construction, it has proven to be one of the most rewarding assignments I have ever had the pleasure to be involved with. Constructing the building there would reinforce and more clearly reveal the existing campus open space framework. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the project.

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Dwell

MARCH 5, 2025

Douglas Romines springs for triple-pane windows, wood fiber insulation, and solar power to build an efficient Hudson Valley home at a cost just slightly above traditional construction. Some might see that as a big risk, but Douglas simply shrugs. That way of building influenced me a lot," he recalls.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 25, 2025

What if the one thing standing between your next projects success and a contractor’s confusion was buried under the seat of a pickup truck? Armed with a bachelors and masters from Montana State University, she headed to Sacramentoa construction hotspot in the late ’80swith high hopes and little idea of what came next.

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SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Toward meeting these targets, the City is drafting ordinances prohibiting fossil fuel infrastructure in new low-rise residential buildings after June 1, 2023; in turn, new commercial construction will be required to do likewise. Vincent DePaul’s Stellar Apartments, and Square One Villages’ Opportunity Village.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 23, 2024

Together with the location, arrangement, and placement of nearby homes, constructing a wildfire-resistant home is critical in light of rising wildfire risks. This report compares the cost of constructing a home to three different levels of wildfire resistance in California.

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Architonic

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Verkehrstechnik AG, „Berliner Verbau“, Celler Grundbau GmbH demolation: Wimmelbücker Abbruch GmbH steel construction: Lausitzer Stahlbau Ruhland GmbH, Stahl- und Anlagenbau Schädlich GmbH Facing the city - The “New… architecture: slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten. interior & design: slapa oberholz pszczulny | sop architekten.

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