As an architect do you sometimes dream that you are the modern day master builder, the renaissance man? Do you see yourself as the one person in charge of every aspect of planning and constructing a modern work of architecture? Is it just like the movies where your creative inspiration and design will lead you […]
Architect’s role: Renaissance man or contract administrator? Read More »
Is there is a difference between contract administration and construction management? There is, and if you work in the construction industry then you should know that difference and so should everyone else, in particular the architect, the owner and the contractor. However, this is not always the case so let’s dig a little deeper into these
It’s contract administration not construction management Read More »
Often, what makes architectural design stand out are the little details. For example, one small place to splurge might be the front door hardware. What if you specified a beautiful custom made Rocky Mountain Hardware entry set and knocker? Be careful! If you happen to take your eye off the ball for a minute and
Three essential tips for managing shop drawings Read More »
Looking at the construction drawings by some favorite historic architects like CFA Voysey, or Edwin Lutyens, it is hard to believe how a builder back then would be able to price and construct a building using only a plan, partial section, elevation and a detail or two. Did they use RFI’s? An RFI (request for
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