The Architectural “Process” Continues… By Clifford Scholz Our next to last step is the duration of the construction of our design. A lot of work has gone into all the preplanning, detailing and “fussing about” on the building design. Now it is time for the rubber to meet the road and take this 2 dimensional design to reality in 3D. The first item of business is the contract between the client and the contractor. The final bids and timing are in place and the budget looks good to all parties. The selection of the type of contract is on an […]
Gibraltar Homes Offers My Home Five Year Signature Warranty. Gibraltar Homes expands their highly reputable two-year warranty to five years.
The Architectural “Process” Continues By Clifford M. Scholz The design work is complete and the contractor has been selected…………..the next step is the production of the construction documents. These are the drawings and the specifications that will enable a contractor to apply for a building permit and/or additional permits, accurately provide a complete bid for time and construction costs as well as provide the guidelines for the actual construction of the project. These drawings typically will include architectural, structural, electrical power and lighting, mechanical systems and plumbing systems design. The first task is to do a complete zoning and building […]
Are You Protecting Your Home? By Steve Murray As we enter into the cooler weather and with it the end of the hurricane season, we can be thankful for a quiet year during 2009. Not once this year did we have to stop work at our job sites and prepare the half-built structures for a possible “big wind”. Not only is this good news for our tourist trade and local economy, but it allows the CAT Fund, underwritten by Florida taxpayers, to carry over to next year without paying out for a natural disaster. Yet more importantly, it is good […]
Local Home Builder Derek Nelson Becomes The Newest Arthur Rutenberg Homes Franchise Owner. Nelson, a former Arthur Rutenberg Homes Building Company President will operate Nelson Homes, Inc., an independently owned and operated Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise.
Design Lines – Buying Art By Pamela Hughes In a column a few months ago, I wrote about the art of framing. Now, after spending a few weeks searching the art markets for clients, it seems appropriate to write about the selection and purchasing of art. The phrase, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” is never as true as it is with art. Even educated and totally knowledgeable art critics can have different views on a particular piece of art. Sometimes art is selected because the viewer sees it as pleasant, calming, beautiful, technically well-produced, shocking, avant-garde, valuable, […]
What To Expect From A Great Architect By Clifford Scholz I feel that open and straight forward communication is the most important part of the total design process. The “process”, as we evolve through our work begins with the site itself. A good architect will strive to understand the site attributes and the site will be visually reviewed for the following considerations: • Geography • Topography • Climate • Sun Angles/Orientation • Surrounding Properties • Access Points • Views/Wind Orientation • Environmental Considerations • New and/or Remodeling Potentials The site is then reviewed for these additional zoning and building regulations: • Existing and/or Proposed Zoning • Lot Coverage Considerations • Building Height […]
Leonard “Len” Garner Construction and Development Management By Lalaena Gonzalez-Figueroa Photography by Chad Spencer In the world of construction and development, opinions are as varied as they are abundant. Regional trends tend to dominate the way business is handled, though there are always exceptions to the rule. Case in point: Len Garner, who incorporates a comprehensive approach to his projects, offering his clients a veritable “one-stop-shop” experience that’s not commonly found within the Florida market.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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