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The Value of Architectural Technologists in Canadian Contract Administration

Architectural technologists, also known as architectural technicians or building technologists, play a crucial role in construction projects. They are experts in translating architectural designs into technical drawings and specifications. Their knowledge and skills bridge the gap between architects and construction professionals, ensuring that projects are executed according to design intent and building regulations. Architectural technologists […]

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Navigating the Transition: Updating Codes and Existing Projects

As the article details, countries around the globe allow single-stair access to buildings significantly taller than the Canadian standard. This demonstrates that equally robust fire safety standards can be achieved without the costly second exit requirement. Staircases can consume floor space equivalent to an extra unit, significantly impacting the economic feasibility of smaller multi-unit developments.

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Managing Project Changes: Change Orders and Change Directives

Change is an inescapable reality in architectural construction projects. From client requests for design modifications to unexpected site conditions or shifting market prices, factors outside the original plan are bound to arise. Effectively managing these changes is critical to ensure projects stay on track, avoid budget overruns, and minimize costly delays. This is where Change

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Adaptive Reuse Projects: Managing Complexities through Contract Administration

The Canadian National Housing Strategy Act is a sign of change, and nowhere is this more evident than in the growing trend of adaptive reuse projects. These projects involve repurposing existing structures for new uses and blending the old with the new. In a recent Architizer article, Architectural Drawings: 7 Ingenious Examples of Adaptive Reuse

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