ᐅ Architect / Architecture

Discover how to realize your vision together with the right architect and understand the role architecture plays in creating your dream home!

What responsibilities do an architect and a property owner have?

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Matthias9541•28 Jan 2017 18:25

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Nordlys • 29 Jan 2017 19:24

Question about the final building inspection

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oggear51•16 Jan 2017 11:42

Answers: 10

Benextra • 17 Jan 2017 20:23

Architectural services phases 1 through 4

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teutates•6 Jan 2017 10:17

Answers: 2

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ypg • 15 Jan 2017 20:46

Architect and building services engineering

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Bauherr_0877•14 Dec 2016 15:14

Answers: 6

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Leser111 • 27 Dec 2016 05:58

Architect Requests Additional Funding

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Heinzelmann75•24 Nov 2016 21:29

Answers: 4

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DG • 25 Nov 2016 08:43

Construction Delay – Compensation?

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LuziEva•17 Oct 2016 13:53

Answers: 30

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LuziEva • 30 Oct 2016 12:46

Looking for construction supervision in North Rhine-Westphalia, Münsterland region

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Herrbau2014•13 Jul 2014 19:46

Answers: 16

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Seb08 • 13 Sep 2016 15:09

Architect expensive / legal dispute over excessive billing / signature

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Cedine•18 Aug 2016 10:31

Answers: 4

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DG • 22 Aug 2016 18:44

Eligible Costs | Fee

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allgrind•21 Jul 2016 14:03

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allgrind • 25 Jul 2016 09:25

Architect wanted in Berlin Köpenick

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alfons-der3.•17 Jul 2016 20:12

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MoBerlin2016 • 24 Jul 2016 01:33

Terms and Conditions of Independent Building Surveyors

chaqrou•19 Jul 2016 23:20

Answers: 7

chaqrou • 20 Jul 2016 14:28

Construction Supervision in the Dortmund Area: Private Homeowners Association or Technical Inspection Agency

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bvlgari•3 Jul 2016 20:08

Answers: 11

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Hausbau Re • 9 Jul 2016 22:39

Is it possible to exclude warranty in a quote for time-and-materials work?

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Maha1984•6 Jul 2016 15:31

Answers: 14

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HilfeHilfe • 7 Jul 2016 10:32

Architect no longer responding, partial invoice already paid

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Bauherrin_999•3 Jul 2016 15:27

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Legurit • 3 Jul 2016 16:11

Is it possible to change architects? What are the costs?

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Bauherrin2016•1 May 2016 07:16

Answers: 7

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Bauherrin2016 • 10 Jun 2016 13:46

Construction Supervision – Are These Phases Practical?

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BigFlow•10 Jun 2016 09:51

Answers: 1

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alter0029 • 10 Jun 2016 12:04

How to Approach Finding an Architect

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Saarschwabe•28 May 2016 20:04

Answers: 11

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Saarschwabe • 29 May 2016 20:31

Architectural Firm for Coffee Grinder House / Brickwork (Düsseldorf)

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louisesee•28 May 2016 17:07

Answers: 5

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ypg • 29 May 2016 10:35

User Reviews of the Company Romey

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Rattediagramm•25 May 2016 15:06

Answers: 2

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Rattediagramm • 25 May 2016 20:23

Construction supervision and energy consulting for a KfW55-standard home combined in one role?

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gerpp•13 May 2016 05:56

Answers: 5

ares83 • 13 May 2016 21:54

Architectural Services

Melville•29 Apr 2016 11:27

Answers: 7

Melville • 29 Apr 2016 20:22

Building planner

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Sparstrumpf•24 Apr 2016 15:14

Answers: 8

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ypg • 29 Apr 2016 18:07

I would like to hear your opinion.

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SimonMoers•29 Apr 2016 06:39

Answers: 6

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ypg • 29 Apr 2016 18:05

Is a Building Surveyor Qualification Required for Final Inspection?

Bender•13 Apr 2016 23:20

Answers: 8

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Bieber0815 • 17 Apr 2016 23:45

Recommendation for an Architect in the Rhein-Pfalz District / Rhein-Neckar Region

McEgg•7 Mar 2016 13:47

Answers: 1

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Charlieminka • 5 Apr 2016 20:57

How is the communication with the architect?

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-•3 Mar 2014 09:38

Answers: 8

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Assistance with Secondary Escape Route

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SimonMoers•25 Feb 2016 20:52

Answers: 2

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ypg • 25 Feb 2016 21:17

Developer Warranty for Third-Party Services

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Sandmann2000•17 Feb 2016 11:46

Answers: 9

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Payday • 23 Feb 2016 15:07

Construction Supervision / Building Expert: Which Services Are Essential?

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cumpa•27 Nov 2015 00:05

Answers: 7

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Bieber0815 • 12 Feb 2016 06:46

Execution planning agreed first – then excluded?

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cumpa•10 Dec 2015 09:52

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cumpa • 5 Jan 2016 20:41

Detailed Design – Which Scale Should the Expert Use?

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cumpa•29 Dec 2015 00:25

Answers: 3

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cumpa • 30 Dec 2015 09:28

Uncertainty regarding ongoing construction supervision

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Blaine81•9 Dec 2015 21:51

Answers: 3

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Blaine81 • 12 Dec 2015 22:36

Soil bearing capacity and modulus of subgrade reaction

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cumpa•13 Nov 2015 00:17

Answers: 7

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cumpa • 15 Nov 2015 23:23

Ring beam / bond beam

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Seaman•15 Nov 2015 13:04

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Seaman • 15 Nov 2015 13:04

Solid construction with an architect specialized in timber houses

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Aloadihoa•15 Nov 2015 10:28

Answers: 1

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Legurit • 15 Nov 2015 10:36

Termination by Architect without Just Cause (60/40 Clause)

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Aloadihoa•12 Nov 2015 22:51

Answers: 3

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Aloadihoa • 15 Nov 2015 09:24

Commissioning Phase 8 / Additional / Independent Expert – Is It Worthwhile?

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Aloadihoa•12 Nov 2015 22:47

Answers: 4

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Aloadihoa • 15 Nov 2015 09:19

Architect’s fee (fixed price, discount)

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Aloadihoa•5 Nov 2015 22:03

Answers: 9

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merlin83 • 6 Nov 2015 20:31

Holding an architect accountable for design errors?

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RamonaMira•23 Oct 2015 08:46

Answers: 8

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Bauexperte • 23 Oct 2015 23:13

From when is a house considered ready for occupancy?

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eric2610•23 Jul 2015 22:41

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Hausqualle • 24 Jul 2015 11:29

Ending Collaboration with an Architect

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Tommes78•13 Jul 2015 14:48

Answers: 19

Musketier • 14 Jul 2015 14:42

Experiences with Building Inspectors / Surveyors

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Polle 1967•18 Feb 2015 10:37

Answers: 12

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buddy2014 • 6 Jul 2015 16:11

Determining Architect’s Fee According to HOAI – Questions

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Tommes78•28 May 2015 11:18

Answers: 4

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Bauexperte • 29 May 2015 14:56

Open the file from the architect?

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Michel0815•15 May 2015 20:45

Answers: 2

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Bauexperte • 16 May 2015 09:43

The architect is interested in the additional construction costs, cost group 700.

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DaLinux•1 Apr 2015 13:27

Answers: 5

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Bauexperte • 10 Apr 2015 10:19

Are architect and construction supervision costs really that high?

Koempy•22 Jan 2014 09:18

Answers: 10

Stefan Ruhnau • 20 Mar 2015 12:52

Choosing an Architect

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Butterfly_85•5 Mar 2015 07:44

Answers: 5

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ypg • 6 Mar 2015 12:36

Developer does not build according to the plan

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eric2610•10 Feb 2015 21:37

Answers: 14

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Olli1983 • 1 Mar 2015 09:56

Planning / Architect, Involvement of Specialist Designers for Approval Drawings

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DaLinux•24 Feb 2015 08:27

Answers: 10

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milkie • 25 Feb 2015 14:52

Architect, general contractor, structural engineer

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Tichu78•24 Feb 2015 10:42

Answers: 2

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Tichu78 • 24 Feb 2015 11:35

General Questions About Building Surveyors / Comparing Quotes

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Robert.Sch•7 Jan 2015 20:52

Answers: 0

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Robert.Sch • 7 Jan 2015 20:52

Cost Estimate by the Building Planner

Basti2709•5 Dec 2014 09:29

Answers: 1

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Bauherren2014 • 5 Dec 2014 13:55

How do you search for a suitable home builder or developer?

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Seaman•25 Sep 2014 22:21

Answers: 30

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milkie • 8 Oct 2014 07:50

Architect / Building Surveyor Wanted in the Kaiserslautern / Pirmasens Area

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Accii•22 Sep 2014 09:59

Answers: 4

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Accii • 22 Sep 2014 11:09

Recommendation for Construction Supervision in the Potsdam Area

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OdinBoxer•19 Aug 2013 12:19

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OdinBoxer • 4 Sep 2014 21:26

Construction defects – Condominium – Is a price reduction possible? How much?

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baubert333•21 Aug 2014 16:48

Answers: 14

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nordanney • 25 Aug 2014 11:48

Multiple construction defects—what to do?

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sunshinetiffy•12 Aug 2014 12:26

Answers: 4

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Bauexperte • 13 Aug 2014 11:54

What is included when hiring an architect? What additional costs for plans should be expected?

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exerfoe•21 Apr 2014 10:55

Answers: 8

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ypg • 26 Apr 2014 12:29

Incompetent Architect – What Can You Do?

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Shadowblues•21 Apr 2014 15:50

Answers: 12

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€uro • 22 Apr 2014 13:54

Building Surveyor / Construction Supervision Hamburg

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Exilhamburger•10 Jan 2013 21:47

Answers: 1

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Jürgen_Rauer • 9 Apr 2014 10:57

What should be considered when removing or relocating walls?

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Ingo.M•23 Mar 2014 08:43

Answers: 10

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ypg • 27 Mar 2014 19:25

Looking for an architect in the Mainz - Alzey area

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PJ Nick•12 Dec 2013 11:51

Answers: 2

One00 • 17 Mar 2014 22:36

Prestressed concrete slab on timber beam ceiling

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Alex90•17 Mar 2014 15:55

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Alex90 • 17 Mar 2014 19:02

Settlement of Additional Costs for Earthworks

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Markusch•25 Dec 2013 12:42

Answers: 9

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K.Brodbeck • 7 Mar 2014 06:20

Exclusion of the builder. No access to the construction site.

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Sanguinius•15 Feb 2014 17:52

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Der Da • 17 Feb 2014 13:19

Slope not shown on the site plan / who is responsible for securing it?

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mouseonmars•3 Feb 2014 14:13

Answers: 2

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DG • 3 Feb 2014 21:42

Architect's Cost Estimate

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KayLinus•19 Jan 2014 06:34

Answers: 15

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KayLinus • 30 Jan 2014 11:42

I need help with wall removal.

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sicky•17 Nov 2013 17:52

Answers: 13

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RammyL • 21 Jan 2014 14:40

The architect wants to charge without using the HOAI fee structure.

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minhphuc•15 Jan 2014 14:48

Answers: 8

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nordanney • 20 Jan 2014 22:05

Settlement Cracks Indoors

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Herma07•27 Aug 2011 14:09

Answers: 12

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JanWichmann • 8 Jan 2014 20:28

Changing architects – how to proceed?

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Shadowblues•27 Dec 2013 13:16

Answers: 5

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b0012sm • 1 Jan 2014 17:51

Architect – Is a contract necessary?

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euro-gerri•30 Dec 2013 22:39

Answers: 2

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nordanney • 30 Dec 2013 23:37

Removal of a load-bearing wall, supported by a column or post. What are the costs?

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kviv•17 Dec 2013 19:28

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emer • 17 Dec 2013 21:23

Communication with architects?

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Shadowblues•13 Aug 2013 19:59

Answers: 4

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€uro • 15 Dec 2013 09:59

Half shell construction

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PeterLustig49•27 Nov 2013 09:35

Answers: 13

Musketier • 28 Nov 2013 17:10

Final inspection / building handover

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HilfeHilfe•20 Nov 2013 22:48

Answers: 1

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ypg • 20 Nov 2013 23:00

Architect → Coordination? What does that mean?

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Romy•24 Oct 2013 12:24

Answers: 21

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dessin • 27 Oct 2013 19:32

Loan Requirements for a Home Renovation

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TinaW•25 Jun 2013 10:58

Answers: 9

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TinaW • 12 Jul 2013 08:50

Building with an Architect: Which Project Phases Are Useful?

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Sambi1511•24 Jun 2013 10:07

Answers: 8

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K.Brodbeck • 25 Jun 2013 09:04

Construction budget/planning significantly exceeded—who is liable?

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maike321•28 May 2013 14:20

Answers: 8

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Bauexperte • 5 Jun 2013 14:38

Interior Designer: When to Hire and What Does It Cost? Should I Use a Regular Architect?

playingpro•5 Oct 2012 08:35

Answers: 5

playingpro • 27 Mar 2013 16:09

Conflict of Interest: Architect and "Partner" Contractor

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nablo•8 Feb 2013 15:34

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Bauexperte • 13 Feb 2013 11:34

How to Tender and Compare Trade Contracts

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loewe501•28 Jan 2013 19:38

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loewe501 • 28 Jan 2013 19:38

Construction supervision, architect, master bricklayer (or master mason), ...?

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barton•17 Dec 2012 10:53

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barton • 17 Dec 2012 10:53

Single-Family Home Purchase: Estimating Whether the Purchase Price Plus Renovation Costs Fit Your Budget?

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bauan•6 Nov 2012 21:45

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Wegener SV • 22 Nov 2012 13:30

How do architects usually handle this?

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Ruediger•21 Nov 2012 13:57

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E.Curb • 21 Nov 2012 16:52

Construction Supervision – Is Full Support Available for 5 Days?

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ompre12•15 Sep 2012 22:27

Answers: 3

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ProfMobilux • 2 Oct 2012 10:21

The basement ceiling and the ground floor ceiling are sagging.

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mp3hifi•9 Sep 2012 20:33

Answers: 5

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mp3hifi • 30 Sep 2012 10:52

Final Invoice Architect

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Orschel•5 Sep 2012 10:02

Answers: 13

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jamguy • 30 Sep 2012 01:19

Construction Quality Assurance

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Wallace•16 Apr 2012 13:32

Answers: 2

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barcuda • 21 Sep 2012 19:55

Procedure and Recommendations for Construction Supervision and Inspection

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Martin_S•10 Mar 2011 13:47

Answers: 3

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Bauexperte • 22 Aug 2012 20:31

Requesting recommendations for construction supervisors or site managers

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Tauben1a•5 Aug 2012 18:48

Answers: 1

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€uro • 7 Aug 2012 18:38

Architectural fees

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ich123•20 Jun 2012 22:05

Answers: 4

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E.Curb • 22 Jun 2012 15:58

Architect’s Fee and Additional Costs

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Orschel•30 May 2012 11:03

Answers: 10

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ich123 • 20 Jun 2012 13:22

Building Surveyor / Expert – Erlangen Area, Building Through Property Developers

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siebert•13 Jun 2012 10:56

Answers: 4

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€uro • 17 Jun 2012 17:42

Are nail trusses only supported in the middle, making them unstable?

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Altbaufan•30 May 2012 08:45

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Altbaufan • 30 May 2012 08:50

Construction supervision during building with a general contractor

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Ritter•9 Apr 2011 23:45

Answers: 4

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myhome76 • 12 Mar 2012 13:14

Is the offer for the single-family house acceptable?

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dodi•27 Feb 2012 22:07

Answers: 9

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E.Curb • 11 Mar 2012 19:26

What should you know proactively about poor workmanship in construction?

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Jopi•15 Jan 2012 14:25

Answers: 6

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Jopi • 19 Jan 2012 19:37

Where can you find an unconventional architect?

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bellamuc•8 Jan 2012 11:25

Answers: 3

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Bauexperte • 9 Jan 2012 12:31