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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Home » Blogs. There’s a commercial for a local kitchen design company that I often hear on the radio that starts, “The form has to follow the function…” According to Wikipedia, this phrase comes from a modern architecture and design principle that says to base the shape of a building or object on its intended purpose of function.

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What is the Difference Between ‘Hard Costs’ and ‘Soft Costs’ in Construction: A Detailed Comparison

Building Radar

For more information, Fontan Architecture offers a comprehensive breakdown of hard costs in construction. Common Examples of Soft Costs: Architectural Fees : Payments to architects for design services. Permits and Legal Fees : Costs related to obtaining necessary permits and covering legal requirements.

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What is a ‘Construction Defect’: Identifying and Addressing Issues

Building Radar

Recognizing and addressing construction defects early can save building owners, contractors, and developers from costly repairs and legal disputes. Design defects occur when the architectural plans or engineering calculations are faulty, leading to structural or performance issues. More on this can be found here.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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constructionattorneyblog: Posting Architectural Elevations on a.

Construction Lawyer

He is also a licensed architect, having practiced architecture for a number of years prior to establishing his law practice in 1981. His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: PSMJ Tips: New Project Delivery Methods.

PSMJ Resources

In a design-build, and particularly a P3, an architecture and. with your legal advisor(s) and liability insurer(s) prior to tackling. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog. Sullivan Kreiss Building Design Executive Search Blog. Ford Harding blog. The Marketing and Business Blog. Architectural Record. Blog Archive.

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EPDs are New and Untested but in Short Order will Dominate

Green Building Law Update

As explained in my recent blog post, EPDs are Among the Hottest Topics in Green Building. The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? Most simply put, an EPD in analogous to a nutritional label on a box of cereal.

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