BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:19 Laboratories Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 2, 2017

The new AIA standard form agreements take a more expansive view of risk allocation.

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Lean Construction

MAY 27, 2020

Around the world, shared risk and reward contracts are becoming more prevalent.

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Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fire broke out, resulting in a loss that was paid by the owner’s builder’s risk insurance. The builder’s risk carriers — subrogated to the rights of the owner — then sued the prime contractor, its subcontractor, and sub-subcontractor for negligence. This case involved the restoration of an old building in New Orleans.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract. as well as to a host of green codes.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2017

In revising its standard form agreements, AIA calls out as optional additional coverage that could be added to builders' risk policies.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2020

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

These two dramatic changes to LEED have very real potential for increasing risk in green building, but updates are also underway to Green Globes and ASHRAE 189.1 It is beyond dispute that the best way to mitigate risk in a sustainable project is a properly drafted contract. as well as to a host of green codes.

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BD+C

JUNE 18, 2020

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

While attending the Associated Owners & Developers 14th Annual Construction Industry Conference, entitled How Owners and Contractors Can Control Project Risk, here in New Orleans today, I sat in on a informative session regarding ConsensusDOCS. Many experts believe that the AIA standard form contracts are drafted to protect the Architect.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. Our AIA agreement outlines the appropriate procedures and processes for change orders.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

Heuring, AIA, CCCA; Mitchell Elliott, AIA; Scott Horn, AIA; and Joshua Storm, PE. Florida Wind Speed Map, Risk Category III. Photo courtesy Shell Point Retirement Community. By David L. Image courtesy FBC 6th Ed. Building Code.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

GBBN's Mickey LeRoy, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, explains the difference between onsite and offsite prefabrication methods for healthcare construction projects. Material shortages and volatile fuel prices are compounding long-term issues (especially, skilled labor shortages) in a way that exacerbates market instability and increases owner’s risks.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 27, 2012

In addition to the wealth of documents already online, last week ConsensusDOCS released three new documents: The new and only available of its kind ConsensusDocs 298 Joint Venture Agreement makes it easier for construction companies to combine expertise and share risks on projects.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

It is of interest that 61% of the contracts used at least a part of an AIA Contract Document form although most were older out of date versions and significantly only 8% used a correct AIA Sustainable Project Contract Document form. Only 1% used the ConsensusDOCS Green Building Addendum.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2021

From the company that developed the most widely-accepted contracts for commercial construction, AIA Contract Documents released comprehensive contracts for home builders. These new, expert-written agreements include: Contract language to minimize risk on single family residential projects. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 11:27.

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BD+C

MARCH 28, 2023

Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/28/2023 - 13:20 Designers Pulling from his experience during a campus design workshop, David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, encourages architects to better understand how to design spaces that are inclusive for everyone.

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BD+C

APRIL 25, 2024

Jennifer Heintz, AIA, LEED AP, and Dorothea Schulz, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Sports and Recreational Facilities Engineers Architects Pools have become essential components of communities worldwide, offering a means for individuals to unite, unwind, and enjoy themselves.

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2020

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions… Improve performance Mitigate risk Reduce cost Increase productivity Reduce reactive maintenance Lowered deferred maintenance Achieve continuous improvement. AIA California Council, 2007. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Available Tools and Services.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 31, 2020

Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the post coronavirus pandemic era. Its stated intent is “to promote best practice requirements in operations and human behavior to take precautions against the spread of COVID 19” and that is accomplished using the AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool V1.0

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Green Plans America Drafting 156

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

2001) (“By shifting the risk of loss to the insurance company regardless of which party is at fault, these clauses seek to avoid ‘the prospect of extended litigation which would interfere with construction.’”) Here’s how it works in the AIA’s popular A201 General Conditions : § 11.3.1

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 14, 2020

something I rarely do) because I believe the two new LEED pilot credits can contribute to a meaningful consideration of how to adapt to keep people safe in buildings and how to mitigate risk to owners of those buildings. . Green Building Council has announced that LEED will play a role in confronting risk in the coronavirus pandemic era.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Navigating architectural challenges—from 'unbuildable' to unbelievable 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/30/2023 - 10:12 Senior Living Design Mick Schaefer, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, recounts the challenges Vessel Architecture & Design had to overcome while designing a state-of-the-art senior living facility.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 13, 2009

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

Melanie Baumhover, AIA, LEED AP, BWBR, and Melanie Gullixson, RN, BSN, Allina Health Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners We’re in the middle of a mental health care crisis. And it’s not only patients who are at risk in this environment.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Relationships and reputation are critical in A/E/C marketing as the financial risk of construction projects is great. Aggressive networking with associations (local/gregional, AGC, ASA, BOMA, AIA, etc). First, A/E/C marketers target owners or managers of public or private construction projects.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Often, DBB specifications can be adapted with reasonable effort and cost for use on construction manager as advisor (CMa) and construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) projects. American Institute of Architects (AIA) – AIA has approximately 11 contract documents specific to design-build, most recently published in 2014- 2015.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. American Institute of Architects (AIA). Managing Risk in Public Works. GreenSource. The Wall Street Journal.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Managing Risk in Public Works. Any discussion of risk management in public works project delivery must consider the primary causes of project failure. ” These risks have much in common— they involve coordination and the cooperation with other individuals and agencies unmotivated by the mission to build the project.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2022

The 7th annual Advancing Preconstruction 2022 returns with a heavy focus on tackling inflation and supply chain risk, including the knock-on challenges of accelerated design and early procurement. AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 (Chicago, IL). Find out at AIA Conference on Architecture, coming to Chicago in June of 2022.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Keep reading as we drill down deeper on the design development phase, including the work performed and how businesses can mitigate risk. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) produced this helpful checklist of activities to manage quality during the design development phase of a project. Risks of the design development phase.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. He is a Fellow of the AIA as well as the Association of Licensed Architects.

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AIA Documentation Agreement Illinois 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

The digital twin is like having both a map and a guidebook for a trip through the building services,” says Curtis Boivin, AIA, Technical Planner of Facilities Management at Philips Exeter Academy. In my conversation with Curtis, three themes emerged on the benefits of using a digital twin for facilities management: 1.

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Management Modeling BIM Electrical 52

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 21, 2022

Many performance bonds (the popular AIA A312 is an example) state that the surety’s obligation is not triggered unless the principal’s contract has been terminated. ” Id. and for final payment (see § 9.10.2). Why would that consent be necessary if the surety is exonerated by substantial completion ?

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