EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With clients? With contractor? We are looking at Basecamp right now at the request of another client. Photographer Instagram Account.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. Not just as a way to get people to the property, but also to allow our followers an opportunity to see our work in person and meet with us in an informal, party setting.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With clients? With contractor? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Click here to learn how.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. Through the years we have learned that not every project and not every client is a good fit for these services though.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

At the core, it layers all the data we need in one place and outputs different forms of visuals for you to make design decisions with your team, consultants, or clients in much less time. But we still send this 88% error to the contractor, which creates millions of dollars in change orders down the line. Practice Operations.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

Keep reading below to learn our recommendations for implementing a better marketing strategy to help your firm achieve more visibility in the market, grow your influence so you are seen as the go-to expert, and gain new relationships that will lead to better clients and projects. Increase your firm’s visibility (online).

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Even worse, many websites contained no information to help visitors quickly learn what the site is really about—let alone what that particular architecture firm was skilled at doing. That approach leaves potential clients struggling to understand what makes one firm better than the other. Don’t make your prospects think.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. To find out how to make construction administration efficient and fast we spoke to the industry experts, including our Part3 Co-Founder Jess Luczycki, who is a Construction Administration Manager and General Contractor. Share files and keep the flow.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. Through the years we have learned that not every project and not every client is a good fit for these services though.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. I tell clients that we could design a successful project with nothing more than a scope of work and site plan. Listen carefully. Estimate often. Don’t give your services away.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

It leads to clients having significantly more trust in architects who have already designed and built many successful projects, demonstrating that they have extensive experience. The acronym stands for “Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom.” The system for explaining this process is called the DIKW pyramid.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

In 2009, Michael’s frustration over how his office was managing information brought his passions for architecture and technology together. A client requested a paint color used on a past project. He thought that his firm’s project information and specifications should be stored in a single searchable database.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

Perfect Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Your Best Clients & Projects. The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. Don’t worry, my contractor can figure it out.” These are actual statements from architecture clients that have been said within earshot of the architect. While you are standing there) “Thank you.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. They just expected that they would be white, and they weren’t. What was I thinking!? I was scared.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Rarely does our office take on a project where the clients want to cut out the construction administration portion of our jobs. This is the time when the clients get to see the house evolve and come to life – sometimes it becomes apparent that they might not have understood the drawings as thoroughly as was believed.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 1, 2014

You may learn more about David and his firm at his website. Send him an email and say thanks for sharing such valuable information. We’re all fairly adept at providing good design for our clients and successfully presenting to them. I point it out to the contractors at the pre-bid meeting to be sure they’re aware of it.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 29, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20% profit on that project? If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage: 00:00 . It’s simple to do.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. If our business systems failed and the firm was required to defend itself without a policy, we certainly would have been crushed by the costs involved in such a legal action.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Check out their Kickstarter campaign for more information. But welcoming a contractor or engineer that I’m counting on for high-level referrals into my house does not portray the kind of professionalism I’m going for. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Coworking for Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms. We had no experience as business owners, no real savings and no clients. Annmarie and I were 28 years old.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

However, in other locations, ‘Informal Casual Employment’ is still the norm. Essentially, ‘Dot-Com Internet Brokers’ act as intermediaries and are paid a Commission from a Client. Clients’ advertise Work and ‘Contractors’ bid for it, in terms of Capability and Price. Rates to ‘Contractors’ can be very low indeed.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. What exactly was it about me that warranted him telling me that I would make a great contractor? …… it was because I’m good at yelling at people.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The relationship you have built with your client will be streghthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. They just expected that they would be white, and they weren’t. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Start Transcript.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

There is no doubt that our clients love them, but that’s not the only reason why we build them. Clients respond to these models in a very different way than when we just show them 3-dimensional computer images of their projects. Today the contractor is starting the process of drilling 56 piers on site.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2014

He’s the founder of 30X40 Design Workshop and author of the new book, The Unofficial Guide to Houzz.com: Create a Profile That Resonates with Clients and Outranks Your Competition. . . It’s been embraced by our clients who agree with the company tagline that it’s ‘The New Way to Design Your Home’.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 17, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm, entrepreneurial architect. Yeah, so the work I do with my clients is still bespoke, it’s so related to their business. My name is Mark R.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The A+List forms a comprehensive guide to the world’s best architecture firms and is refreshed each year based on the results of the annual A+Awards program. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile. Get Your Firm On the Next A+List.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. LePage: 00:01 .

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. I am more than happy to provide any dimensions someone may want, all you have to do is ask.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 5, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20% profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage: 00:00 . It’s simple to do, if you know how.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. ARCAT, the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM specifications and much more at ARCAT.com. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a small firm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them. This information applies to not only architecture students, but to most career paths. i learned so much from the contractors this way!

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting, more time doing the work that you love.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who shared their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur, architect. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure.

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