Transcription: In The Well-Built House, Jim Locke adds his perspective as a builder. If all builders were competent, architects could present them with complete plans and specifications and expect a literal translation into sticks and bricks. If architects always designed buildable projects, predicted costs realistically, and didn't tread on builders' tender toes, the client wouldn't have to cope with a mutual intransigence, and you may well not, depending on the individuals concerned. Locke adds that showing respect for both builder and architect offers the best chance for them to respect each other. He say ...
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