Case Study: Discrepancy in Concrete Mixture – Ibukunoluwa Atolagbe

The architect has no reason to withhold the payment if the Owner is aware of the situation.

4.2.5 Based on the Architect’s evaluations of the Contractor’s Applications for Payment, the architect will review and certify the amounts due to the Contractor and will issue Certificates for Payment in such amounts. This is to protect the Owner from any liability but in the case that the owner is aware the Architect has to issue the payment certificate, If the Architect refuses the Owner is able to Issue the payment and the Architect is to reflect the payment in the next Payment Certificate.

The Architect will issue a bond of surety for the Contractor and Owner to document the change of Material performance and that all parties are aware of the change.

9.8.5 The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the Owner and contractor for their written acceptance of responsibilities assigned to them in such a Certificate. Upon such acceptance and consent of surety, if any, the Owner shall make payment of retainage applying to such Work or designated portion thereof.

Case Study #1 – Ibukunoluwa Atolagbe

The client’s intent for space according to what the client said is Efficiency. My approach to this design problem would be to layout the efficiency of a big box store for retail purposes and office space for office work. I will explain to the client why these spaces are efficient for individual projects. If the clients still insist on this design, I will propose other alternate changes to the design to make it more suitable for the programs and the users. I would also ask for the number of employees that are to be using the space at a time. What other programs the clients Intend to use the space for. I would bring up this issue in the Design development process. After I have laid down the schematics and shown the client the disadvantages of his proposal. If not for any other reason, The client should be willing to change their mind due to the inefficiency of the workplace for office work. If the employees are not allowed sunlight or nice views to motivate them in completing their work. Also, space would affect their mental health. A company whose employees are suffering would suffer in the long run.

Final Project Proposal _ Ibukunoluwa Atolagbe

For my Final Project, I would like to explore a career in Urban Planning and the requirements one should have in order to be qualified for the job. I also Interested in Traveling, in order to work and travel I may have to work at a big firm so I would also like to research big Architecture firms that have Urban Planning departments.

Research Questions for Urban Planning Requirements:
-What level of education is needed?
-What courses do you need to be an urban Planner?
-If going for your masters, what do you need to specialize in?
-Do you need work experience, If so how many years and for what?
_Are there any exams needed for this job position?

Researching Firms that have Urban Planning:
_What big firms have urban planning Departments?
_Where are they located?
Do they allow you to travel?
_What are the Sub-Departments in Your career choice(Urban Planning)?

With this, I would also like to Research other career options that may align with my Interest in Problem-solving and Detailing.

Research questions for career options:
_What Careers can you have with a Bachelors in Architecture?
_Whatt other Carrer Part Aligns with Architecture?

(still brainstorming questions)
Feel free to comment any other research question or ideas.




My Dream Job/Career – Ibukunoluwa Atolagbe

My dream job is one that gives me the freedom to explore, create, and learn new things. I want to be financially stable and free to grow and explore other areas in life that may expand my career. I also want to have time to spend with my family and be financially secure in whatever it is I choose to do. Every time I dreamed of what I’ll end up doing for the rest of my life it was creating. I do not enjoy the idea of reporting to the same space every day and working in front of a Computer screen.  I love visiting new places, New sites, and getting to explore new environments. I want to be able to set my own schedule and have directive over the projects I am working on, I also want to be able to meet new people with great Intelligence and passion in whatever field I end up pursuing. Something that excites me about my dream job is working in groups and hearing the different creative ideas that everyone comes up with for the final product.

A job in the building industry that I consider to be my dream job is a Travelling Urban Planner. There is a lot that excites me from detailing for architecture to urban planning. I love detailing because I get to fully understand the inner workings of each component of the building, and how they all come together to help the overall architecture work. I also enjoy problem-solving which led me to choose Urban planning. Urban planning requires adaptability and problem solving and these are skills I have discovered that I possess.

My school career of studying architecture was not entirely my choice but I have grown to love my major and have found ways to use the skills that I have been taught in other aspects of my life. I may not have directly chosen this major but Indirectly it is a perfect fit for me. When I looked back on my early childhood years, I remember making use of boxes or other objects around the house to build homes for my dolls, very detailed ones at that. I also remember using furniture to transform our bedroom into various living spaces or school to play house/school with my siblings. I discovered my passion for art and Imagining and Physically creating what I have envisioned. I find that my Dreams adapt and change as I grow, and I am only just beginning so maybe let’s see If being an urban planner is what I desire five years from now.