Can someone give me some advice on the major differences between design & build and traditional contracts?
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A D&B Contract is where a client (public or private) will engage a contractor to "Design & Build". The Contractor will then engage an Architect, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors etc to complete the project.\nA traditional contract is where the client engages the Architect, Engineers etc to do the Design and then employs a contractor to solely "Build".\nBasically the difference then comes on who has more liability and control over the finished product: In D&B the contractor has control over the project and therefore more liability: in traditional the client has to cover himself for any problems that may arise, but has more control over the project. Clients sometimes enploy a Project Management firm to ensure that the control is organised through them.\nThe basic premise is therfore simple, but there are complexities depending onthe contract
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u have to know the p2p categories and technologies .. to choose which one u will have work in\n\n2ND .. u have to make two design server and client so u have to search on free program design and read the code and try to upgrade it \n\n\nhttp://www.codeproject.com/\n\nits for many programming language
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there's not going to be lot of difference. Both require an extreme amount of engineering depending on each situation. SO what guy up there said also applies. The biggest contributing factors for price are going to be\n1. Existing conditions \n2. Accessibility\n3. Design
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It depends what you mean really.  If you are talking about the Construction Industry then at the moment it is 18%, but if you are providing services as a limited company, then it is a whole different ball game. \n\nFollow the link below for more details about contractor payments.\n\nAdam
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It is a lot of work, but you can hire people to do the things you don't know how to do or don't want to do.  It is much cheeper to build your own than to buy a new one.   Make sure to check backgounds of all contractors, and only hire ones who are bonded.   Have regular inspections by someone who is knowledgable to make sure the building codes are met.
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Errr... sorry to offend you, but actually consultants are restricted not to disclose any building informations to "foreigner" unless if they allow. \n\nMorevoer normally building plans  have many types..\n\n1. Aviation,\n2. Depot\n3. Building 4 storey?? 20 storeys?? 40 Storeys??\n4. Warehouse\n5. Factory\netc etc\n\nand also, which set you are requesting eg. Mechanical?? Electrical?? Civil?? Structural?? Storm Water??? etc
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Given youre the owner of the company. advantages includes a subcontractor can be called in when necessary rather than having them working for you permanently. You dont have to worry about pension, national insurance, holiday pay etc. disadvantages - subcontractprs may be hard to find in the area you want, they charge per hour, are not under your control
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It's hard to make much sense of this. Any agreement supported by consideration (money for money or money for value in goods or services) is a contract.\n\nA contract to supply a project means an agreement to provide one or more items need for the project.\n\nSupervision is a service, and a contract can provide that the same person or legal entity will provide the items and supervise their placement or use.\n\nConstruction contracts often provide for specialized products and services to be provided by the same person or legal entity (e.g., electrical installation, plumbing installation, alarm system installation, foundation building, framing, drywall installation, interior woodwork, etc.\n\nThey are both supply and service contracts, or both supply and service agreements. To try to call one a contract and one an agreement makes no sense.
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a combination of creativity and practicality\nexcellent organisational skills for working on multiple projects\ndrawing and computer-aided design skills\nan understanding and knowledge of building and safety regulations\na high level of technical knowledge about products, the qualities of materials and architectural history\neffective communication skills for dealing with suppliers, contractors and clients\nto be able to cost designs and work to budgets\nbusiness and communications skills (especially for freelance).
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there are many different tastes and styles to choose from- many different likes and dislikes among architects and the companies that pay them for their services.\n\nbuildings are made to last so they must be able to function in the future which is hard to plan because of how technology is rapidly increasing\n\ndifferent styles are used in different parts of the country- example would be that houses in Midwest have basements and houses along the ocean do not- architecture must fit the geographical area
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Gosh! I love this question!\n\nforward contract: IS A COMPLETED CONTRACT, it's negotiated: custom made, private, no regulation, and have inherent problems of default risk or liquidity risks from counter party\n\nFUTURES: bought and sold at organized exchanges (NYMEX, CBOT, ETC), highly standardized, executed via clearing house, MARKED to market each day(Daily Profit/Loss CF), and requires MARGIN (Good faith money collateral). In futures, you can remove the obligation of LONG/SHORT position by make/take delivery at maturity, cash settlement, OR reverse order.\n\nremember, in forward contract, the contract has to BE COMPLETED.\n\ngood luck!
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try going to sba.gov, it is the small business administration website, and it has all kinds of info on running a business, and i know there are tutorials for writing business plans, so probably something or a link to something that will help you. Also, bids submitted to government agencies are probably public record...why not see if you can access some construction bids to see what type of format they use? hope it helps
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I am a superintendent with a General Contractor & can tell you exactly what to write, but I need specific information. Please e-mail me at sdavis@sadavisinvestments.com so I can find out more about your situation.\n\nBe careful about other answers - you must be very specific on how you word this letter.
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A contract is an agreement. If the agreement changes after its typed and BOTH parties agree, then its binding. Any changes needs to be initialed or signed AT THE POINT OF THE CHANGE. \nUsing your example, both parties agree that a provision typed in a contract needs to be eliminated. Draw a single line through the statement and ALL parties that sign the contract initial and date, ON ALL COPIES OF THE CONTRACT. All copies should have "wet" signatures or initials. A wet signature is one that is obvious it was done with a pen, not a copy. If you have a copy that has a change and the other party also has a copy that does not have a change, it would not take too much to convince a judge that you changed the contract and attempted to forge the other parties signature. You need to show there was, at one time, an agreement between all parties of the change. \n\nWithout something very close to what is described above, you may have a problem.
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First, you might consider looking through the standard form contracts that are usually for sale in office supply stores.  There are often standard contracts for employment, and these are usually considered ok.  (Don't worry if the contract says employment if you're considered a contractor; the distinction depends on how much supervision the bosses have, not what the contract says.)\n\nSecond, if that doesn't work, you might consider letting the bosses write the contract.  There is a rule of law that when a contract is ambiguous it is to be interpreted against the person who wrote it, so missing or confusing parts of it would be interpreted in your favor if a problem arose.\n\nThird, to do the contract yourself, you should think about the following.  Include a description of the ideal relationship you want to create (for example, this is a contract for employment as a nanny in return for the compensation described below).  State clearly what work you agree to do and what compensation you expect to be given for it (and how frequently).  Then, try to imagine all the things that could happen that might lead one side or the other to want out of the agreement, and put down exactly what you and the bosses can agree to do about those problems if they arise (E.g., how much notice should you each expect if the other side wants to end the employment).  It is also customary to include a provision that says the contract is the whole deal, so there are no side-agreements or oral modifications undermining the contract's terms.  You might want to include the right for you and the bosses to modify the agreement later in writing, in case something else comes up.\n\nYou also might be able to find contract templates or useful tips on findlaw.com.  I hope that helps.  Good luck.
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figure time and materials. checking what competitors are charging may also help. it is better to overbid than underbid and lose money. remember a contract may have you losing money for a long time if you are wrong.
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The answers given above are both good. \n\nYou should note that there are many ways to work in the field. If you want to be a licensed architect, you will need a four year degree and pass a state examination. This will allow you to sign off as an architect on drawings. Many firms allow drafters and junior designers to do extensive design work, which is then checked and signed off on by licensed architects. Pay scales then reflect liability.  \n\nIf you do an associates program in drafting, try and take a few extra courses on construction management, building materials, welding, inspections, and/or surveying. The more experience you have in the building field, the better off you'll be.  Working for a contractor is great experience too. Make sure you've gotten your hands dirty (just make sure you wash 'em off before you interview).\n\nYou should also look into the market around your area.  Has your city been growing significantly? Check craigslist for current openings. Riding in on a building boom tends to help.\n\nGood luck