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Value Engineering Without Compromising Design Quality
Value Beyond the Bottom Line Value engineering (VE) in architecture is not a euphemism for cutting scope—it’s a disciplined, collaborative process for optimizing the relationship between cost, performance, and quality. At its best, VE aligns a project’s goals, budget,...
The Role of Contingency in Design Budgets: Explained
Introduction: Why Contingency Matters No matter how carefully you plan, no project goes 100% according to script. Unexpected conditions, design refinements, shifting priorities, or even supply chain issues can throw off the best-prepared budget. That’s why contingency...
How Architecture Fees Fit into Your Commercial Project Financing Plan
When commercial real estate developers, building owners, and business leaders assemble a financing strategy, hard costs like land acquisition, construction, and equipment often dominate the conversation. Yet one of the most pivotal—and sometimes underestimated—line...
Design-Build vs. CMAR: Which One is Right for Government Contracts?
Why Delivery Method Matters in Public Procurement When government agencies plan capital projects, choosing the right delivery method is essential to balancing cost, schedule, quality, and accountability. Two of the most common construction delivery methods for...
Common Surprises in Architectural Project Budgets (and How to Avoid Them)
Staying on Budget: What Every Building Owner Should Know When embarking on a new building project—whether it’s a federal facility, medical center, or community hub—staying within budget is one of the top concerns for both clients and architects. Yet even the most...
Prime Architects Secures Federal Contract to Modernize Fire Detection Systems at Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont, Texas
Prime Architects is proud to announce its latest federal contract award from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) to lead the design and engineering of a comprehensive fire detection system replacement at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Beaumont, Texas. This...
How AI is Reshaping the Work of Architects
AI and Architectural Design AI is revolutionizing architectural design in ways we never imagined. It's not just about designing buildings; it’s about empowering architects to work smarter, be more creative, and better meet the needs of their clients. AI is quickly...
Adaptive Reuse
What is Adaptive Reuse? Adaptive reuse is a way to preserve a building by repurposing it for a new use. Abandoned buildings can be transformed into schools, offices, and even residential homes or apartments. This is a sustainable practice that can preserve cultural...
Integrated Development: How Architecture and Real Estate Strategy Create Better Projects
By Braxton Stewart In the world of real estate development, successful projects don’t happen in silos. Developers bring market insights, financial expertise, and strategic vision, while architects shape the built environment through thoughtful design, functionality,...
A Jack of All Trades: The Unique Value of Architects
"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Nothing could describe the value an architect brings to a project better than this quote. Architects offer a comprehensive range of skills to meet the diverse needs of their...