The role of contractors in the design phase of construction projects has traditionally been seen as one that begins after the architectural and engineering plans are finalized. However, contractors hold substantial legal responsibilities even before construction commences.

Suppose you have lived for 15 years as a rental occupant in an apartment complex which was recently purchased by a Developer to convert it to future Condominium ownership. What are the responsibilities of the Developer to prepare the Apartment complex for future condominium sale?

According to Wikipedia the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for about 3,800 years. Wikipedia writes that historically, Akhet Hemiunu, nephew of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh, Khufu, is generally accepted as the architect of largest pyramid of the complex, the Great Pyramid.

According to contemporary thinking, Imhotep was the first Architect to be known by name, in recorded history. He was the designer of the monumental step-pyramid building for the Egyptian pharaoh Djoser including perhaps the first known use of stone columns to support a building structure.