AA+I News & Insights
The General Notes
Design thinking, process notes, and market insights from the AA+I team.
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Residential + Commercial1 min read
Where the Industry's Money Actually Leaks
U.S. construction loses about $177 billion a year to labor spent on avoidable problems, and 48% of all rework traces to poor project information and miscommunication.
Aug 5, 2026
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Residential + Commercial1 min read
The Mistake Allowance the Federal Government Wrote Down
The National Research Council treats change orders from architect and engineer errors of up to 5% of construction cost as normal. On a $2M home that is $100,000 of surprises, and a complete drawing set exists to beat that yardstick.
Aug 4, 2026
residential2 min read
Three Things Worth Knowing Before You Build
Planning a custom home? Learn the critical factors, including industry cost-loss stats and mistake allowances, to protect your building investment today.
Jul 9, 2026
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