AA+I News & Insights
The General Notes
Design thinking, process notes, and market insights from the AA+I team.
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.
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.
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.
How to Actually Compare Architecture Proposals
Learn how to compare architecture proposals by looking beyond fees. Discover why document quality is the most critical factor in controlling project costs.
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