EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Professional Liability Insurance for Architects. We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. We must be diligent and we must limit our exposure to action with a comprehensive professional liability insurance policy. Perfection is Impossible.

Insurance 52

Insurance Small Firm Firms Architect 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

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.

Contractor 59

Contractor Residential Contract Schematic Design 59

EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Like any small business, architects must pay the typical operating expenses required to remain buoyant, such as utilities, professional service fees, consultants’ fees, insurances and several other overhead expenditures. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Architect Clients 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. Compared to payroll, rent, health insurance and auto expenses, my AIA membership is less than a single blip on the radar. AIA Contract Documents. AIA KnowledgeNet.

Small Firm 40

Small Firm Firms Architect Contract 40

EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. We must be diligent and we must limit our exposure to action with a comprehensive professional liability insurance policy. As a profession, we need to work to find ways to reduce the cost of insurance.

Insurance 40

Insurance Architect Professional Services Firms 40

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.” I would say.

Management 52

Management Construction Construction Architect 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2013

Ken leads the team developing AIA Contract Documents; the most respected collection of agreements for the construction industry. There are many options for agreements, but Ken and his team are working hard to keep our firms protected and our projects running smoothly with tools and resources from the AIA. – Mark.

Contract 52

Contract Architect Architecture Small Firm 52