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Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

BD+C

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

EntreArchitect

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Many firms, in order to keep clients happy, will provide additional services for free.

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market. One of the edits is to add the requirement for the contractor to provide a submittal schedule.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: . My name is Mark R.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Since we launched our firm in 1999, most every prospective client I meet asks if Fivecat Studio offers construction services. must earn a profit.

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7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA

EntreArchitect

Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. AIA Contract Documents.