The Changing Role of the Architect
By Rainn Wilson

Architects have previously occupied an uneasy territory on the edge of traditional market forces in the economy: a professional path that continually strides between commercial practice and artistic endeavor.

• This split between market forces and artistic endeavor has been highlighted in the past by not competing on price: with profession wide set fee scales. Architects are no longer restricted on the ...

Impact of 3D CAD Modeling on Building and Construction Design
By Richard M Bothom

Parametric three-dimensional (3D) modeling of buildings offers numerous benefits over computer-aided drafting (CAD drafting) for structural engineers. Buildings are compound products involving relatively large numbers of individual parts that are assembled in multiple sections for different design, analysis and construction purposes.

Modeling build...

Construction and Prices
By Eduart Gjokutaj

It would be a great social benefit if the Albanian builders will get out of their hands a satisfactory amount of houses. If their price from year to year will become more appealing to customers, probably a part of new constructions history would be different. But so far none of these did not happen in the real world Albanian builders.

And what we have in this country?
- A "saga" construction with scary quality
- Number of ...

Benefits of Steel House Framing
By Jack Haymaker

More and more homeowners and building companies are continuing to turn to steel framing for their houses and buildings, and it's a worldwide trend that is gaining a lot of momentum. There is a huge range of benefits for choosing a steel frame for your next home or building, and once you take a look at them, you'll likely want to make the switch for yourself. Here are just a few of the top benefits of using st...

Advantages of Commercial Steel Buildings
By Borbala Labancz

Without any doubt, in the beginning of the 21st century, industry seems to play a more significant role in our modern lives then agriculture. Although nobody can underestimate the importance of agriculture, people are not directly dependant on it. It is more likely that our lives are being shaped by the precise development of certain industries.

You probably do not remember those days when ...

History of Construction in the United States
By Jim D Knight

The Empire State Building, the White House, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the United States Capitol - all have one thing in common (except for the obvious fact that they are all situated in the USA): they all testify to the rich history of architecture of the USA.

The architectural timeline of the USA can be divided into 5 different periods viz.

* The Colonial period (1607-1830)
* The Fed...

Frequently Asked Questions About Building Construction
By Peter K Zeller

How much money should I pay my contractor in advance?

• It depends on whether you are talking labor or materials. If you are dealing with a weak contractor, you may be asked to pay for the materials in advance...This is risky, however, you may want to take this risk to get a lower overall price. Make the check payable to both the contractor and the supplier. And...

Constructing a New Building? Worried About Getting Fleeced?
By Russell A Dyer

"To build is to be robbed."

Some of you may remember this quote featured in the Banwell Report in the 1960's. It was used in reference to the growing feelings of building clients', resentful towards the spiralling decline of the building industry's performance. Despite the inevitable furore at the time little was achieved in providing a solution.

One migh...

Paying More to Get Less in Construction - It's a Cultural Thing
By Craig Getchell

The culture in the real estate industry is creating obstacles that are driving up initial construction costs and negatively impacting sustainable operations. Architects & engineers are hyper-focused on the construction effort, and technology is less than 5% of that effort. These professionals have bigger concerns; even a 15-20% swing in such a s...