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Construction Pay-to-Play, scheme costs company ten's of millions

12/11/2018

 
Money Bag
Pay-to-Play  Will it happen to you?

In case you missed the News today more than a dozen executives, including a top ex- Bloomberg Exec were set to be arrested in a alleged construction pay to play scheme that cost the company tens of millions! 
 
The scheme entailed bribes and kickbacks by subcontractors and vendors for nearly four years in exchange for artificially raising the bills on construction projects.

Unfortunately, while the circumstance is news worthy the occurrence is certainly not. Fraudulent and dishonest business arrangements of this type and others occur every single day on construction projects (large & small) everywhere.

Will your project become the sole exception? Hardly...pay-to-play and variations of dishonest escalation and coordination of construction expense has become a modern day reality. However, here are some procedures that will dramatically curb the loss.

Tips:
  1. Hire an honest Administrator, someone who knows the system and how it can go sideways. Preferably one with extensive experience in a competitive Bid-Build environment.
  2. Prepare estimated costs of construction before soliciting bids. Make sure estimates are prepared in house and itemized by unit of measure (i.e: CY, SF, Ton, LF, SQ, Ea, Incident, etc).
  3. Compare estimates to national, regional and local trends. If something is drastically off you'll catch it here and well before you go to construction.
  4. If you don't know how to write construction contracts and administer the assignment you can still be burnt badly. You're not out of the woods until the last sub is off the site.
  5. Depending on the size of project, an experienced, trustworthy Administrator will be worth every penny paid.

Dan Joseph Architects is known for honesty, transparency, including extensive experience as a competitive Bid-Build Contractor and previously engaged by a World Class - Financial Officer to administer and oversee construction costs, progress and related payable activities.

So why would a Fortune 500 CFO, hire Dan Joseph Architects to administer oversight of all things Construction? The answer is straight forward, Construction Administration demands unique, specific expertise, experience and knowledge; anything less will undoubtedly result in needless loss of project funding, busted budgets and ultimately a compromised built solution.

By request our services may include review and preparation of cost estimates for any project, regardless of style, type, Architect or location. We can also Administer your project with direct oversight over your selected General Contractor, assist you with selecting a General Contractor, or alternatively Manage the entire built response ourselves on your behalf from the ground up.

Avoid the unknown and hire Dan Joseph Architects today!
https://www.djawest.com/contact.html


https://www.foxnews.com/us/former-bloomberg-exec-others-expected-to-be-arrested-for-alleged-construction-work-fraud-that-cost-company-tens-of-millions-reports-say

Bar BC Ranch Parcel Available

12/11/2018

 
Bar BC Ranch Parcels
Special Opportunity  
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One of a kind!

A very special opportunity for Home Owner or Investor alike, to join Dan Joseph + Associates in a collaborative design/build assignment for a fully expressed home on a spectacular site, located within the famous Bar BC Ranch, Jackson, Wyoming. Gated Community, spectacular Teton views, springs, ponds, beautifully wooded, rolling topography, privacy, wildlife and much, much more.

Let's walk the building location and create together a one of a kind Western Home Masterpiece!  
https://www.djawest.com/contact.html

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Cabela's Corporation embraces Dan Joseph Architects !

12/10/2018

 
Cabela's Home & Cabin
Cabela's (NYSE: CAB)
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Cabela's decided no other dwelling in the World could speak to our collective outdoor heritage as well as Dan Joseph Architects', Headwaters Camp! Amazing that our most celebrated project ever is also our most humble.

​Thank you to all for your continued support and interest!

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https://www.cabelas.com/content.jsp?pageName=CompanyHistory 

Dan Joseph Architects - AIA Honors !

12/9/2018

 
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American Institute of Architects
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honor Awards program recognizes achievements for a broad range of architecture in order to elevate the general quality of professional practice, to establish a standard of excellence against which all architects can measure performance, and to inform the public of architectural practice, its breadth and value.

With these achievement standards in mind, the AIA solicited submissions from all Architecture firms located throughout the state of Montana. Completed projects were sought over a five year period of review and could include out-of-state commissions. Colorado’s Fentress Architects of International Fame, most noted for the Denver International Airport was selected as an impartial jury in blind review to all works gathered.

The Highest Achievement and Recognition attainable is the 'AIA Honor Award for Excellence in Design' and was bestowed upon Architect - Daniel J Turvey.

Dan Turvey, Principal and Owner of Dan Joseph Architects states "Recognition at this level in particular as acknowledged from such an acclaimed jury of practicing, International Professionals is both substantial and noteworthy. Thank you American Institute of Architects!”
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Property Development

12/8/2018

 
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Project Investment Opportunities                                 
Dan Joseph Architects
                                                
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Land Procurement, Budget, Project Financing, City Approval, Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Tenant Leasing.


Dan Joseph Architects continually seeks quality project investment opportunities for clients and investors alike.

Dan Joseph Architects will on a project-by-project basis, joint venture with strong developers who have a track record, development expertise, depth and breadth of organization, and above all else the integrity to partner with Dan Joseph Architects, its clients and local communities.

Whether raw land or existing improvements, Dan Joseph Architects offers expertise and professional support to maximize the returns on all ventures including: complete AEC Services, value engineering, detailed cost analysis, project management and access to capital for financing and sales.

Dan Joseph Architects prides itself on the ability to encourage strong and lasting relationships with its clients and partners; to produce outstanding results for each venture and access to exceptional project investment opportunities!

Contact us today! https://www.djawest.com/contact.html

Dan Joseph & Associates - Master Builder

12/7/2018

 
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Dan Joseph Architects now offers Master Builder Services


Question:  What is a Master Builder?
Answer:  A Master Builder is a career path and chosen profession where real time construction experience is augmented with formal education, rigorous examination and licensure.
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Within one person there exists the following capacity:
  1. Design Responsibility – Including deep artistic abilities, design knowledge, drawing skills and an intrinsic understanding of people, environment and dwellings; a formal structured education for shaping and constructing all elements of the built response (including buildings, parts of buildings, landscaping and the urban environment).
  2. Responsibility for Construction – Expert knowledge of construction as obtained from higher education, examination and actual construction experience, on-site project management (involving leadership, organization, supervising workers, financial oversight and artistic discernment).
  3. Complete and total authority on the Building Site – Authority over all on-site activities including design, construction decisions; authority over all workers and unquestioned authority over the entire construction phase from start to finish.

Master Builders greatly differ from today’s Architect or Contractor; in breadth, scope and depth of responsibility.  Today’s Master Builder is a licensed, fully insured Architect who has practiced and thrived in the public arena of a competitive, bid-build industry.

Question:  Why has Dan Joseph Architects elected to offer Design-Build Services as Dan Joseph + Associates, Master Builder?
Answer:  The continued practice of allocating various portions of responsibility separately to Architects and Contractors can no longer be debated as the most practical or cost effective method of project delivery.

Summarizing, placing sole project responsibility in the hands of an ethical, effective, experienced and fully transparent Master Builder, consolidates accountability, preserves integrity and will result in the best solution for the least cost.

At Dan Joseph + Associates we have chosen our career path as that of a Master Builder; we are highly educated in our discipline, have been subjected to rigorous testing and licensing requirements, and have thrived in a open market of a competitive bid-build practice.

Give Dan Joseph + Associates a call or feel free to visit us in Montana; we offer innovative solutions, are always an Owner's advocate and welcome the opportunity to assist you with your future Architecture and Construction needs. 


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Top Mountain Architect

12/5/2018

 
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Dan Joseph Architects - Talented & Influential
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Dan Joseph Architects has been selected by the editorial staff of Mountain Living for a recent edition of ‘Top Mountain Architects & Interior Designers’; an exclusive guide to the most talented and influential Architects, Design/Build professionals and Interior Designers at work in the West today!

More exciting news, Dan Joseph Architects is now headquartered in Bozeman, Montana to better serve the Rocky Mountain West. As always, we’re only a phone call away for those throughout North America and beyond.


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    Award Winning Architect & Construction Adminitrator

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