Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Make it a point to consult with contractors during the planning phase to obtain accurate estimates. Bidding, Negotiation and Contractor Selection Choosing the right contractor is a critical decision that directly impacts construction costs. Take the time to clearly define your project scope, objectives, and desired outcomes.

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Management Construction Construction Project 72

BD+C

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are discouraging talented architects from competing for federal contracts, depriving government and, by inference, taxpayers of the best design expertise available, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Contract Government Building Regulation 61

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.

Construction 92

Construction Construction Project Contractor 92

Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Chelsom manufactures and sub-contracts parts all over the world, but is especially proud of its home-grown manufacturing capabilities in the UK. “Chelsom is incredibly proud to be a member of Made in Britain, an official mark that binds the company to an incredible British manufacturing community.

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Manufacturing Contract Design Contractor 105

Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Project credits: Architect: Delve Architects Contract: JCT Minor Works Contractor: Artifex Structural Engineer: Vesta Structures The post Delve Architects transforms pair of houses with light-filled extensions appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Fred Howarth.

Housing 119

Housing Architect Windows Contract 119

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 4, 2024

Image © Richard Beard Architects The distinct volumes ensure separation between uses and the perceived size of the house expands or contracts depending on its occupants. Working with the contours, the main home is composed of three gabled forms that bridge the knoll top and the meadow below, promoting a comfortable connection to the land.

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Architect Contractor Contract Engineering 59

Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The project was delivered using a design-build model, in which designers, contractors and others work together under a single contract. The general contractor was Seattle-based Lease Crutcher Lewis.

Building 119

Building Students Education Engineering 119

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2024

Usually, an AEC team is not contracted until after the purchase deal is done. Contracting an AEC team early in the deal-making process allows the developer to leverage the team’s expertise to spot costly issues and complications. By then, it’s already too late. These issues, alone, could cost up to $2.5

Residential 91

Residential Project Contract Real Estate 91

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

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Construction Construction Contractor Contract 81

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Interface Engineering used computer software to model the performance of the mechanical system, which is projected to provide annual energy savings of 22 percent compared to a comparable multi-zone variable air volume system. Fortis Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the project.

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Building Utilities Schematic Design Site 207

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building. While performing these repairs, the contractor raised concerns to the owner regarding several stone units that appeared to be in a loose or unsound condition.

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Insurance Contractor Contract Construction 52

Deezen

OCTOBER 11, 2022

General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger. Acoustics engineer: Newson Brown Acoustics. Geotechnical engineer: Leighton Consulting.

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Art Civil Engineering Contract Engineering 119

Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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. The logic is that designs are downgraded and materials switched by profit-hungry contractors with an eye on their margin.

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Safety Building Architect Contractor 105

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Main contractor: Ken Biggs Contractors. Structural engineer: Momentum. Services engineer: SGA Consulting. Contract administrator: David Kohn Architects. Contract administrator: David Kohn Architects. Demolition contractor: Bemacross Contractors. Building control: Assent Building Control.

Housing 145

Housing Contractor Consulting Windows 145

Deezen

MARCH 21, 2022

The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) is part of Harvard's new Allston Campus, which is located just across the Charles River from the university's main campus in Cambridge. The research and teaching facility houses the John A Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science. Climate engineer: Transsolar Inc?Code

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Building Contractor Consulting Engineering 98

Deezen

JUNE 12, 2024

Sasaki has completed a waterfront transformation and public park in the Port of Los Angeles Sasaki , which is headquartered in Boston, served as the lead landscape designer, architect and engineer working with the Port of Los Angeles to enhance waterfront access for the harbour community, as well as residents and visitors.

Civil Engineering 105

Civil Engineering Landscape Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Warner Bros contracted international architecture studio NBBJ for the interior fit-outs. Structural consultant: Englekirk Civil engineer: Psomas Elevator consultant: HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc. These are complete with paths that meander through groves of mature trees and shrubs.

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Building Consulting Civil Engineering Glass 135

Dwell

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Amber grew up the daughter of a career military officer, to eventually become an Engineer in the U.S. During that process, Amber found contractor, Joey Melgoza of A&J Moving & Contracting. "He But once the contractors took a look at it again, there was some mold in the back, so they were like, ‘This definitely has to go.’"

Remodeling 89

Remodeling Exterior Finances Contractor 89

Architecture Ideas

AUGUST 30, 2022

It is a kind of purchase structure where a client buys both a block of a lot and a fully-constructed home in one go with two separate contracts. The two separate contracts are for the land purchase and the building. . Different House and Land Package Contracts. Build Contracts. Fixed Price Build Contract.

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Contract Housing Finishes Industrial 69

Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Having a strong procurement plan and committing to a programme with realistic deliverables and timescales is essential to help drive value engineering. Tenders for Main Contractors (MCs) with the correct pedigree, need to be carefully considered and they should be able to demonstrate previous experience of the project type.

Renovation 94

Renovation Management Contract Consulting 94

DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Project Estimating Structural Engineering Architect 52

Dwell

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Amber grew up the daughter of a career military officer, to eventually become an Engineer in the U.S. During that process, Amber found contractor, Joey Melgoza of A&J Moving & Contracting. "He But once the contractors took a look at it again, there was some mold in the back, so they were like, ‘This definitely has to go.’"

Remodeling 81

Remodeling Exterior Finances Contractor 81

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Looking eastwards towards the Dubai skyline from the G Frond of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, this villa, conceived by SAOTA for developer Alpago Properties, in collaboration with Executive Architects CK Architecture Interiors (also the project’s interior designers and contractors) exudes sophisticated understatement in its unassuming silhouette.

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Contractor Landscape Contract 59

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to the KPMG Global Construction Survey of 223 engineering and construction (E&C) industry experts, innovative leaders (the top 20%) are way ahead in governance and controls. Enterprise Project Performance offers that with a single platform that unifies portfolios, project controls, and contract management.

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Management Construction Construction Project 52

Architects Tales

JUNE 13, 2019

The construction superintendent and his surveyor’s crew scrambled towards the sound of the still rumbling dozer engine and found that they were running down a steep embankment. No, we just had a drive by,” said the contractor. Thus, they needed to be involved in the drafting of the owner’s contract with the general contractor.

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Contract Contractor Site Sketching 52

Bustler

JULY 28, 2022

Attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more! Chicago Build 2022 features 2 unmissable days of content (300+ Speakers and Workshops); an Expo; Networking; Women in Construction; Meet the Buyer and a Festival of Construction.

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Events Real Estate Civil Engineering Building 40

Architizer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

© Olson Kundig. © Olson Kundig. Water Cabin Gallery. The post Water Cabin // Olson Kundig appeared first on Journal.

Exterior 80

Exterior Contract Structural Engineering Engineering 80

Deezen

APRIL 25, 2022

Contractor: CEH Contracts. Structural engineer: Price & Myers. Service engineer: Skelly & Couch. The photography is by Fred Howarth /Haworth Tompkins. Project credits: Haworth Tompkins project team: Martin Lydon. Lucy Picardo, Andreea Pirvan, Pierre Shaw, Roger Watts. Project manager: Plann.

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Consulting Contract Structural Engineering Engineering 98

Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 5, 2022

Several parties work together towards the same goal, from general contractors to engineers and architects. For instance, without solid specs, the contractor will have doubts in the pricing process, scrutinizing the budget. . Contracts are an innate part of any construction project. Contractual Problems. Source: halt.org.

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Industrial Construction Construction Contract 52

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In a collaboration between Portland Community College (PCC) and Home Forward (a public corporation contracted with the federal government to administer housing programs), Hacker recently completed the design of a four-story, 87,742-square-foot housing development providing 84 economically- and family-friendly apartments.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Home Structural Engineering Engineering 52

BD+C

JANUARY 13, 2014

“America needs to create more jobs, to strengthen communities, and find help for millions of young people to succeed in the new economy,” said Robert Ivy, CEO of the American Institute of Architects, "so we''ve created a punch list—a term that enumerates unfinished items in a construction contract."

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Construction Construction Contract Contractor 111

DesignScape Architects

JULY 7, 2020

Some of the most common consultant roles include architectural consultants, engineering consultants, budget consultants, as well as government authorities such as site inspectors. Clients and principal agents must devise a ‘contract of agency’ that clearly states the parameters in which the principal agent has authority.

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Consulting Contract Contractor Clients 52

Deezen

MARCH 9, 2022

Furnishings include Haworth poufs and chairs, bedside sconces by Louis Poulsen , and millwork designed by Urquiola and fabricated by Cassina Contract. Architectural design: GMB Architecture + Engineering. General contractor: Owen-Ames-Kimball. Guest rooms are intended to foster relaxation. The photography is by Haworth Hotel.

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Renovation Design Contract Contractor 131

Dwell

JULY 20, 2022

This prefab method also made an owner-builder contract much more achievable, thus providing further project savings."

IT 88

IT Contract Structural Engineering Engineering 88

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

The ConsensusDocs Coalition has published the industry's first Lean Addendum standard contract document. The publication is a contractual mechanism meant for owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.

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Contract Contractor Industrial Engineering 49

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 4, 2022

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Architect: SRG Design Principal: Carl Hampson, Laurie Canup Project Director: Pierce McVey Senior Project Manager: Aimee Duquette Senior Medical Planner: Lori Epler Hout Technical Design Manager: Jessica Paley Design Team: Phil Lopez, Jon Mehlschau, Anais Adamska, Michael Talbot, Kristopher Chan, Michael Canales, (..)

Consulting 52

Consulting Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

APRIL 29, 2024

Photo © Bruce Damonte Beyond teaching these young athletes about baseball, the academies also teach them other subjects that would be necessary should they succeed in securing a professional contract: English, Home economics, for example. Electrical Engineer: Cadelec, S.R.L.

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Roofing Contract Residential Engineering 52