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The Problem With Illegal Architecture Practitioners
Professional ArchitectArchitects are responsible for designing safe living and working spaces and supervising their construction to make sure that they go from plan to reality - illegal architecture practitioners pose a huge threat to clients’ wellbeing and the...
Property Purchase Checklist: Before You Buy That Property, Check These Things First.
The key things to check before you buy a property, from scoping out the location and the condition of the house to understanding legal stuff and market trends. By following these tips, you’ll be set to make a decision you’ll feel good about for years to come.
Important Costs To Consider When Planning To Build
Professional ArchitectStarting your first building project can be super exciting, but overwhelming as well. There are so many costs to think about beyond just the basic construction budget. Besides the obvious costs of materials and labor, there are plenty of hidden...
Why You Should Pay Your Architect To Oversee Construction
Having a beautiful architectural design is great, but if you aren’t paying your architect to be involved in the construction phase of your project, that beautiful architectural design you paid for may never come to fruition and here’s why.
What Does An Architect Really Do?
Architects: we all know one when we see one. Cool and professional, smart and creative, and often seen with rolled-up plans propped under one arm - but what do architects really do? If you’ve never had professional dealings with an architect, you may be wondering what...
What To Expect When Hiring An Architect
If you’re reading this, chances are good that you’re thinking of hiring an architect to help design your ideal home and make sure it gets built the right way. But what exactly can you expect when you sit down with your architect to talk business? As a registered...