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By Ian Wilson, Bsc hons, Pdip, AIA, RIBA, RIAS,  Principal, TK Architects International

August 2016

Laser Building Surveying, 3D model example

If I could name one major source of construction change orders in renovation or remodeling of existing buildings, it would have to be the surprise discovery of actual built conditions not matching the available as-built drawings.

Of course we could send an architect and engineers to survey a property and expect to catch all as-built discrepancies from the drawings. Of course the general contractor is to visit the site and become generally familiar with the conditions under which the work is to be performed. However, the reality is that a human being cannot economically guarantee a survey of the existing conditions. (more…)

By Jack Muffoletto, TK Architects International

January 2016 

ISBExpo 2015

Going to the movies is a worldwide pleasure.  Although the indulgence of movie going is the same, cinema design varies around the world and even within the boundaries of a single city.  Internet images are no substitute for experiencing global cinema operations and micro-markets first hand.  On my way to the 2^nd annual International ShowBiz Expo (ISBE) in Dubai, I planned a stop in Russia to follow up with a client who has asked me to review a few of their existing cinemas .  It is no secret that the economy in Russia is suffering.  Cinema operators there do not have urgent plans that involve a lot of risk taking and construction expense.  Instead, this client is interested in the feasibility of low risk remodeling, modest re-branding and even area reduction to be able to roll back lease obligation expense. (more…)