Building permits are required for new construction to insure the proposed building project will be safe and built to industry standards. Completing a building project that is not permitted and inspected by the local regulatory agencies can set you up for problems down the road.

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Denver Post article “Recession’s silver lining: cost to build” confirms what ArcWest has shared earlier – Now is the time to build since the cost of construction is lower.

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The good news: Constructions costs are down and now is the time to plan for commercial architecture projects or plan for a facility design

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The partners at ArcWest have been very busy during the month of January, and the first of February, with various active projects and new prospective endeavors. Our goal will be to write detailed and illustrative articles (including pictures and drawings) in the coming weeks about these subjects.

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The rendering portrays an artistic image of a prospective mixed use project being considered in a NW Denver neighborhood, Rendering was developed once the due-diligence efforts and planning studies were complete to understand the nature and constraints of the proposed site.

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The project design presented to the Nederland Community Library will create a “green” building design that will incorporate sustainable features and practices from the inception.

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The decrease in construction cost will certainly improve both the level of and length of time for a return on investment in a capital project. Taking into effect the continued decline, and the time required to bring a project to fruition, it is truly “Time to Plan”.

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We all want to be in the best place to take advantage of the market when funds start to flow freely again. There are numerous sub-topics and side debates to this overarching issue, the main point to make is that the current conditions actually presents a golden opportunity for positioning a company and business model by planning capital projects now. Timing is everything!

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Service Oriented Architecture differs from many approaches to the field in that it is rooted in one simple question, “How can we best assist the client in realizing their goals”.

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Selecting the right architect for your building project can be daunting …. “How to Choose an Architect” is a synopsis with key thoughts to consider to minimize the angst when looking to select an architect for a construction project.

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