A well documented set of construction drawings NOW decreases additional “hidden” construction costs LATER! by @WJMArchitect
Posted: August 22, 2012 Filed under: Architecture | Tags: Architect, Commercial, Construction, Cost, Design, Details, Drawings, Fees, Home, Savings, WJM 3 Comments »By Bill Martin
A well documented project drawing set has a big impact on construction cost.
Less detail in the plan means more extra cost during the construction.
A well documented project gives the client maximum negotiating leverage with contractors during competitive bidding, this saves much more than the cost of the architects fee, reducing the total construction cost by thousands.
Listing out all of the fees and expenses and pushing to minimize each expense will not result in the lowest possible total cost.
There is an inverse relationship between construction cost and architects fee.
A well documented project drawing set may require more for an architects fee, but has a big impact on reducing total construction cost.
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#EcoMonday @FC3ARCHITECTURE – Going Green? We Can help!
Posted: August 7, 2011 Filed under: Green, My Firm | Tags: AIA, Architecture, Build, Construct, Construction, COTE, Design, Design Build, EcoMonday, Environment, Environmental, FC3, Go Green, NCARB, Riverkeeper, Sustainability, WeCare 4 Comments »Most, if not all, of our design and construction projects have had green components over the past 15 years. Not sure where to start? Give us a call at (201) 681-3551 or email us.
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Why Is Green Design and Construction Important?
Posted: February 12, 2011 Filed under: Green | Tags: Construction, Design, green, USGBC Leave a comment »
"Man And Nature" by Agim Sulaj
A “green” building is one that has been designed and constructed (or renovated) to incorporate design techniques, technologies, and materials that lessen its dependence on fossil fuels and minimize its overall negative environmental impact.
One of the greatest benefits of green buildings is their decreased energy demand, which in turn helps reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings account for:
- 36% of total energy use and 65% of electricity consumption
- 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
- 30% of raw materials use
- 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually)
- 12% of potable water consumption
An increase in the adoption of green building practices could reduce this energy consumption significantly. Additionally, building occupants will benefit from healthier indoor environments as well as higher productivity levels.
@FC3ARCHITECTURE – @DisneyPixar Make-A-Wish Tree House
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Frank Cunha III
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P.O. Box 335, Hamburg, NJ 07419
e-mail: fcunha@fc3arch.com
mobile: 201.681.3551
direct: 973.970.3551
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