Posts Tagged Building

What is the significance of substantial completion, and what is the architect’s role in this project milestone?

a. The significance of substantial completion is:

– it is the end of the contract time (owner-contractor agreement)
– it begins the warranty/correction period
– it begins the period for statute of limitations on professional liability
– it signifies the work is complete enough for the [...]

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Communication tools and methods

1. Marketing materials

a. Don’t promise too much
2. Resumes

a. Maintain current
b. Always provide an accurate description of actual involvement in past projects
3. Media presentations

a. Respect copyrights
b. Obtain consent to photograph owner’s building and use in marketing literature (make sure doesn’t violate confidentiality)
c. Adapting presentations to clients specific needs

i. Cultural considerations
ii. Client history

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CAB Citations

1. Issued whenever order of abatement is issued or fine levied
2. Class ‘A’ – when commited class ‘B’ violation and has two or more prior class ‘B’ violations.
3. Class ‘B’ – when violate a statute or regulation relating to practice which has caused physical damage to a structure or building or monetary damage to a client or member [...]

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