Archinect
JUNE 13, 2022
Schiffman said he had no active role in those projects, a statement that raises questions about whether the buildings were approved for construction without the oversight and involvement of a registered architect — a requirement in New York State to ensure that buildings are properly designed and do not pose a safety risk.
Archinect
JUNE 13, 2022
Schiffman said he had no active role in those projects, a statement that raises questions about whether the buildings were approved for construction without the oversight and involvement of a registered architect — a requirement in New York State to ensure that buildings are properly designed and do not pose a safety risk.
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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. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.
Dwell
JULY 26, 2023
This, county officials have claimed, is the result of contracting out their property assessment process to an external contractor, Tyler Technologies , a Plano, Texas-based public sector software provider. But this is only one of several instances in which Tyler has been accused of poorly executing municipal contracts.
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 entails ensuring their designs comply with these standards to promote safety, accessibility, and environmental sustainability.
BD+C
OCTOBER 27, 2013
SimplexGrinnell, a Tyco business and longtime leader in fire and life safety, has been awarded a contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to offer simplified procurement of its products and services to 50,000 government and educational entities across the United States. Exclude Content: Yes.
Dwell
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The Chicago Switch-Flat by Dirk Denison Architects gives owner’s flexibility to grow and contract the space as needed. But including city building, zoning, and public safety departments in any design competition could address permitting and zoning problems, two other issues that often slow construction.
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