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AutoCAD Civil 3D – #6 Alignment Properties Part 2 of 2

autocad Civil 3D 2009 Alignment Properties

Kismat Konnection part 5

This is a story about an architect Raj Malhotra (Shahid Kapoor). He was a topper in his school and college days, but he is unable to get any clients or projects. All the things he does go wrong. Then one of his friends Hasina (Juhi Chawla) advises him that his stars are not good and he needs a lucky charm or a person who can change his life. He meets Priya (Vidya Balan) who is always ready to help others. After meeting Priya, Raj’s life changes and he is prosperous.

Do Buy! a Dubai Documentary (Part 3)

An ethnographic film on the city, its disenfranchised workers, utopian architecture, and consumerist heaven of shopping malls.

Solitary Part 8

Workaholic architect Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) stumbles on a universal remote control that allows him to pause events in his life or fast-forward through them. But things get really bizarre when the gadget develops a mind of its own and takes control of Michael’s viewing choices, causing him to see how much of his family life he’s sacrificed for his career. Christopher Walken and Kate Beckinsale co-star in this high-concept comedy. Featuring a metric ton of guest stars: (in order of appearance) maxbutcher as Lieutenant Spugesdu as Moff Jerjerrod brickunit as CT-5625, CT-5225 and CT-7293 Keshen8 as Stormtrooper #1 zachmg as Stormtrooper #2 Forrestfire101 as Announcer

Lauton U: The Hidden Costs of Getting Your Project Funded – Part III

Welcome back! Today we’ll wrap up with our three part series on this subject. In Part I of the Hidden Costs of Getting Your Project Funded, we discussed due diligence costs that you will most likely incur as part of the funding process. Last week, in Part II, we covered some of the costs of putting together a solid project package. In that article we discussed the costs of  compiling your business plan and financials, of getting feasibility studies and SWOT reports done and other costs you must be ready to bear such as legal fees, patent registrations, lease deposits, taxes and the costs of obtaining the necessary licenses and permits. That was a list of nine elements. Today, we discuss the remaining items from our total list of 18 cost elements you are likely to come across in the course of finalizing your project package for investors and lenders.

10. Franchise agreements
If your project requires a franchise agreement, you must plan to cover its costs. There might also be some element of consultancy and training involved as well. Just as with real property and land deals, if you have already made a solid commitment and finalized the franchisee agreement, investors will be more inclined to take your project seriously.

11. Brokers fees
If you are buying or leasing a property, you will need the services of a real estate broker. The fee is generally paid by the buyer and is calculated as a percentage of the transaction value.

12. Real estate taxes
You will have to pay taxes on land and buildings as well as on improvements made. There will be a tax element based on the assessed value and another element for services such as solid waste, fire, electricity and other special assessments. You need to factor these costs into your budget since closing the deal with investors will be easier if you already have the property in hand.

13. Stamp duty & other closing fees
Whenever transfers of assets such as land, buildings, patents, copyrights or where   legal documents are to be executed, there will be stamp duties to pay. The stamp duty is what makes the document legally binding. Once the documents are completed, there will also be costs for the filing of documents and, of course, the fees to the notary or other official executing the documents.

14. Getting Expert Advice
In addition to all of the other costs mentioned above, some projects may require special project consultancy services. For example, if you are building a hotel, but don’t know all of the ins and outs of  the industry, you will need the services of experts to guide you. That is, in addition to finding a developer and architect for the project. Even with a small project, you may be faced with the need to consult with marketing, business management, publicity, financing or legal experts before you can get to where you are ready to approach lenders and investors with your project.

15. Architects, planners, draftsmen
If yours is a real estate project, in addition to a developer, you will also need a team comprised of architects, planners and draftsmen to prepare the renderings and blueprints. All these costs have to be borne well in advance of meeting your potential funding source. You can hardly go into a first meeting with investors and not have a way to visually communicate your vision and expect to be taken seriously.

16. Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
A PPM is the private equivalent of a prospectus used for raising capital without going through the incredible expense and red tape of a full blown Initial Public Offering (IPO). While the requirements from a PPM are not as stringent as with a prospectus (which is offered to the public at large), it still needs to be professionally prepared so that it is fully compliant with SEC and Blue Sky laws. As such, you will need the services of a legal firm in order to meet all pertinent legal requirements. This is regardless of whether it is a Regulation D 504, 505 or 506 offering. This most certainly will require a substantial investment on your part. Many firms’ rates for the preparation of a PPM start at $10,000.

17. Association Memberships
You may require memberships to local business and industry associations in order to successfully start and conduct business in your area. These tend to have an initial admission cost as well as an annual membership fee.

18. Other miscellaneous professional charges
The above is not an exhaustive list of all of the costs you need to bear before you begin courting potential investors and lenders. Depending on your project, there could be other miscellaneous and professional charges that you need to cover before, during and after your capital raise so you can seal the deal. It is always wise to have a healthy budget that can cover such unforeseen expenses rather that get stuck half way because you ran out of money. We cannot tell you how many times we have seen great projects get derailed because of a shoestring budget.

That brings us to the end of this series. We strived to cover most of the key cost elements you will come across in the due diligence stages of your project and while putting together your package for investors. Whether or not you will be incurring each of these depends on the nature of your project, the industry you are in and the level of funding you seek. If you can think of anything else we might have missed, please let us know.

Finally, it’s a good idea for you to go through our post, The Shocking And Controversial Truth About Project Funding– What You Need To Know Before You Approach Investors so you don’t get sticker shock when you embark on this process.

If you have any questions or just need more guidance on the matter, feel free to contact us.

Islamic Art Around The World Part 2

FROM CHINA TO USA

9/11: Blueprint For Truth (part 3 of 13)

(To play all, click www.youtube.com ) In the 2008 Edition of this stunning multimedia presentation, filmed professionally in a studio before a live audience, San Francisco Bay Area architect, Richard Gage, AIA, provides the myth-shattering scientific forensic evidence of the explosive controlled demolition of all 3 WTC high-rise buildings on September 11, 2001. For details see www.ae911truth.org

Part 9 – 3D AutoCAD 2009 Modelling

autocad solid modelling. How to add materials.

Why Buy Pre-drawn Home Designs Vs. Custom Home Designs? – Part II

Pre-drawn home designs:

Pre-drawn home designs are, by contrast, home designs which have been developed to fit the needs of a particular group of the general populace. They are not “custom-designed” for a particular person, but rather, standardized for the needs of a larger group.

Pre-drawn home designs normally include the “most requested” house plan features including square footage, room dimensions, floor plan layout, amenities, and other like features. These home designs provide an excellent value when compared to the corresponding price of a set of fully custom-designed home designs which may well exceed several thousand dollars.

When you buy a Pre-drawn house plan, you’re not paying for the countless hours spent drawing up a plan, re-working the plan, and finalizing drafts. You’re paying a reduced fee for a single license of that plan.

Advantages of Pre-drawn home designs:

- In most cases, are significantly less expensive

- Minor plan modifications can usually be made by the original designer or a local building design professional for a reasonable charge.

- Very simple and quick purchase process

- Can order the plans and be able to submit the home designs for a building permit the next day

Disadvantages of Pre-drawn home designs:

- May not be as extensively customizable

In conclusion, I would recommend trying to find a pre-drawn house plan, first, at a reputable online house plan website such as HousePlanGallery.com.

There are thousands of pre-drawn home designs available online, and http://www.HousePlanGallery.com offers a huge selection of unique home designs in many different architectural styles.

More likely than not, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for by doing a simple search. With so many home designs available to choose from, it’s a safe bet that you won’t see your house plan replicated in your area. And if you find a plan you like, but want to make a few modifications – no problem! All of the plans available at http://www.HousePlanGallery.com can be modified to your specifications.

Determining whether your particular needs merit custom or pre-drawn home designs is, ultimately, a personal choice based on your particular situation. Both types will provide you with the information that you need to successfully build your dream residence!

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Let’s Play: Assassin’s Creed II [PS3][HD] – Part 29: The Assassin Sanctuary

The architect will allow us to renovate buildings to increase the city’s value. Awesome. Mario shows us the Assassin’s Sanctuary, which contains the legendary armor of Altair, as well as some statues of other famous assassins.