Listening skills. Architects need to listen carefully to the wants and needs of clients, since this will be the basis upon which the project will be developed. A project is never really complete unless the customer is satisfied. Communication skills. Architects must have excellent communication skills and be able to discuss with clients, builders, suppliers etc in a way that all parties’ needs and wants are clearly understood. The...Read More
Give considerable thought to the individual or business you will hire to perform your construction or related projects. Pay particular attention to contractors offering their services at a considerably lower price – while you may save a few dollars at the time, you may end up paying a lot more over the life of the service or product. Talk to more than one specialist, this will allow you to...Read More
Canadian architect, Etienne Gaboury, once said, “Architecture is space structured to serve man & to move him.” “To serve man” implies that architectural design creates a useful living space, while “to move him,” refers to the art of the design, which makes a particular building unique, colorful, and worthy of living inside. A trained architect will take a client’s wish & analyze it in conjunction with their needs, lifestyle &...Read More
We learned at school that one of our basic needs is shelter. When we reach adulthood, it becomes important to have a home we can call our own or necessary to provide shelter to our own family. At some point in our lives, each of us gets to choose the type of home we live in. We may have to choose a rental, buy a home or build. Those who...Read More
Is your business in a tug of war with the struggling economy? Are you yearning for an increase in business traffic? What about your plans to expand the business; is that on hold? Maybe it’s time to move on to the next best alternative – remodel your store/office? Remodeling efforts are increasing as business owners’ increase their efforts to outshine the competitors and improve their capital investments. We are...Read More
