There are a number of organizations around the world that also offer standard construction forms.
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Industry Watch – AIA Contracts – Why You May Not Be Able to Close Your Contracts This November.
This latest 2017 edition of the AIA Contract Documents is the sixteenth edition of these documents.
Centralized Procurement – Was the Tragedy of the Grenfell Tower Avoidable?
At Grenfell, the panels that were used were constructed with polyurethane core panels. These panels are permitted by code in the UK.
Modular Construction – Architects Responsible for Lag in Adoption of Pre-Fabricated Construction Techniques?
I want to reflect on all of the ways that builders could implement modular construction methods regardless of the design or the project management.
The Future of Construction – How Off-Site Fabrication and Modular Construction Techniques Offer Speed, Savings, and Safety.
OSM construction methods can reduce the cost of construction by 20% and accelerate construction 40 percent ahead of traditional methods.
Third Party Work Breakdown Structures – Why You Need One Every Time You Solicit Construction Quotes.
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they solicit the COW is making up their own list of line items.
Overtime Kills – Five Alternatives for Recovering a Late Construction Schedule
Working overtime is often the go-to solution for recovering lost time in construction, but working more hours is rarely the answer.
To GMP or not to GMP that is the question?
In a recent article about pricing models, I gave a brief overview on a pricing model known as Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). This pricing model is often used because of the provisions that protect Owner’s from change orders. These provisions are often misunderstood and Owner’s believe that once the price is set, it cannot be…
Should you hire an engineer directly or through an architect
In last week’s article, I asserted that Architects are uniquely qualified to coordinate the various building systems of a project. I discussed the qualifications and training that makes them better suited to this task and gave my own experience of failure when the roles were reversed. Today I want to address a growing trend I…
Tariff’s, Blacklisting, and Global Warming – Canada’s Self-Inflicted Challenges on their Wood Industry
You may have recently heard about President Trump imposing tariffs on wood imported from Canada. The story broke in April, 2017 in the New York Times. The Trump tariffs are not a reaction to new developments. According to the Times article, the US and Canada have been at odds on this issue since 1982. Trump’s…
When do You Need a Permit? (Part 4) Work Permits
As part of this multi-part series on the most common construction permits, this entry addresses the 6 considerations of work permits. Click here to read the first part where I explain the 6 considerations in detail. Click here to read the second part where I review zoning applications. Click here to read the third part where I…
When do You Need a Permit? (Part 3) Plan Approval
As part of a multi-part series about the most common types of permits this entry addresses the 6 considerations of plan approvals. Click here to read the first part where I explain the 6 considerations in detail. Click here to read the second part where I review zoning applications. In the news on March 21,…