architect – Construction Glossary

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April 15, 2024

On drawings, abbr. for architect, architecture, or architectural. A construction that spans an opening; usually curved; often consists of wedge-shaped […]

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final payment

June 11, 2013

Payment made by the owner to the contractor, upon issuance by the architect of the final certificate for payment, of

architect, certificate for payment, change orders, contract sum, contractor, owner

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final inspection

June 11, 2013

The final review of the project by the architect prior to his issuance of the final certificate for payment.

architect, certificate for payment, project

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change order

April 27, 2013

A written order to the contractor signed by the owner and the architect, issued after the execution of the contract,

architect, contract sum, contract time, contractor, owner