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AUGUST 9, 2011

The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index slipped once again in June, marking the third straight month of decline in billings. While weakness in the economy has led to a decline in design projects, architecture firms also blame the larger number of stalled projects for the anemic rates of design activity.

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JULY 20, 2011

The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index indicated weak business conditions for the month of May. The Architecture Billings Index registered a score of 47.2 Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, July 20, 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

In a design-build, and particularly a P3, an architecture and. engineering become signatories to other contracts, thereby increasing. As with any contract or delivery style, it’s always wise to consult. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment.

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MAY 21, 2012

Negotiate Satisfactory Contract Terms: A good PM should be able to understand the legalese well enough to navigate through contract. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com.

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MAY 29, 2012

When work is required outside the contract scope of services, the PM must seek. any required work that’s outside the contracted scope of services. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). additional fees from the client. When extra work is proposed, the. BIMformation.com. AECBytes.com.

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MAY 14, 2012

Provide context by relating actions to contract goals, scope, fee, and schedule; and perspective by showing how this week’s actions related to the plan from last week. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Keep the report short and simple. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Thanks to their aggressive and timely approach, the firm closed a dozen contracts in 14 months in very competitive situations. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Beat ’em to the punch Clients want to buy a major benefit faster, cheaper, or better, but often are not sure of the details.

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MARCH 26, 2012

• Negotiate a fair and reasonable contract and favorable remuneration. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). However, each team member must be allowed to exercise judgment and creativity within the constraints of the project and the team member’s role. BIMformation.com. AECBytes.com.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Read the contract closely. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Seek first to understand the facts and the situation. Then, lead decisively. Minimize unnecessary effort/cost. Practice triage. Focus on what matters most. Conserve your time for the most essential decisions. BIMformation.com.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

After Upturn, Architecture Billings Fall Again. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index once again showed decline in the month of September. Not only was there a drop in billings at architecture firms around the country, there was a decrease in average backlog. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Issue timely change orders (even if there is no cost) to support an iterative and incremental approach based on customer collaboration rather than contract negotiation. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Use evolutionary methods. Test your understanding by re-planning when necessary.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

Architecture Firm Billings Rebound Modestly in August. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index showed a modest rebound in firm billings in August. One-person firm in the West, residential specialization • Owners are taking longer to begin contracts. Architectural Record. AECBytes.com.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

The contractor is required to build the project in complete compliance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents (Figure 1). In design-build, the owner typically enters into a single prime contract with an entity called the design-builder that is responsible for both designing and building the project.

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MARCH 13, 2012

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index increased for the third month in a row in January. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) serves as the leading economic indicator of construction activity, and reflects the approximate 9-12 month lag time between architecture billings, and actual construction spending.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. Environmental Design & Construction. GreenSource. Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Construction Writers Association.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Eight sectors reported growth and eight, including construction reported contraction. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Relatively few commodity price movements were reported. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction.

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