EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 27, 2011

Back when we used AIA Documents, we spent way too much time negotiating contracts (or waiting for our prospects to recover from their shock). The post Do you use AIA Contract Documents? Let’s talk agreements… appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. How about you? Please share.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. 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. Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

We need a contract. Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. More than a decade ago, I wrote an owner / architect agreement package for my own small firm.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 6, 2018

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. These are all questions that are significantly determined by your firm’s culture. Communication is Key.

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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.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. The job of a small firm architect, whether working with residential or small commercial clients, is to lead them through an experience.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 10, 2016

We need a contract. Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. More than a decade ago, I wrote an owner / architect agreement package for my own small firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing. Everyone in the county knew who we were and what we did, but we struggled to sign new contracts. I’m a born entrepreneur.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. With so many roles and responsibilities as a small firm architect, how might we ensure that our clients’ expectations are well managed? Keep the client happy throughout the project and that happy client will lead you to more happy clients.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 5, 2016

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. These are all questions that are significantly determined by your firm’s culture. Communication is Key.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

As she began talking about some of the essential skills that architects need to have for their contract documents, I found myself taking so many notes and knew that she would be perfect for this presentation. The basic goal of a contract is to set expectations, build relationships, be fair, and protect your interests.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 22, 2019

A targeted Utilization Rate must be published for every member of the firm, and every effort made to meet this target as a minimum goal for each week. “Scope creep” must be eliminated by providing every project team member with an electronic and hard copy version of each project’s contracted scope of services.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. The post Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Systems allow us to be better architects. Know what they want, as well as what they don’t.

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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. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 30, 2013

Many small firm architects and sole proprietors have declared Repositioning a failure before it has even begun. We’ll decide to learn what we need to know to make our own small firm successful, then teach others to do the same. This August will mark my twentieth year in this profession. It is time we take the lead.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing. Everyone in the county knew who we were and what we did, but we struggled to sign new contracts. I’m a born entrepreneur.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Big things are happening here at Entrepreneur Architect.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. All payments for construction continue to be reviewed by our firm acting as architect and are paid directly from owner to contractor. The bid process is transparent and contractors are selected with full participation from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 29, 2011

As residential architects specializing in additions and alterations, we had often suffered through the pain of negotiation and contract revision initiated by a client’s attorney. I do not claim that they will protect you, your firm or your client. By downloading the documents linked above, you are agreeing that Mark R.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

At the end of the day contract administration is connecting with people. The post How to deliver your next project with fewer delays: We asked the experts appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. You can reach Jack by email at jack@part3.ca.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

In the wake of the storm, we have already scheduled three interviews and signed contracts for one major project, all directly related to storm damage. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. As our region begins to recover from the hurricane, there will be many homes in need of repair.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. Forget about profit. I’d love to hear from you.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Most of our clients are better able to perceive and appreciate the value of the “soft” items that might be provided in the project delivery process, more than the complexity of the services we include in our proposals and contracts. These “soft” items are called service.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Since then he has built his company from a dump truck and some labor to one of the top custom masonry contracting companies south of the Mason-Dixon Line. The post Icon Custom Masonry appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. and all the fireplaces found at the showhouse featured.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

The February issue of Contract magazine includes an article titled, Design Business. The post Corporations Seek MBAs with Design Skills appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Many business schools are integrating design courses with their MBA curriculum.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

Dependent upon Territory, Legal Advice in terms of Contracts, etc., It should also be understood, that ‘Zero Hour Contracts’ (Unguaranteed Hours) will limit your potential Candidate Catchment! – Appointments with ‘Variable Hours’ will also determine the ‘Tenure of Employment.’ might also be required. Recently Laid-Off!

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. All payments for construction continue to be reviewed by our firm acting as architect and are paid directly from owner to contractor. The bid process is transparent and contractors are selected with full participation from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Fivecat Studio would have been history. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 16, 2007

To view synopses of all Contract Documents offered by the AIA, click here. To purchase AIA Contract Documents, click here. The post Partnering Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. ” ( AIA.org ). Have you partnered?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

This fee budget will provide each project with a work plan that includes the budgeted hours and dollars for the project fee, and a breakdown of these budgeted hours and dollars by phase and the primary tasks included in each phase, per the Contract-defined basic Scope of Services. An Effective Delegation Process.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 2018

If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. And I think that’s what really helped me get my foot in the door at the small firm I work for in New York. It’s simple to do. LePage: 00:22 .

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

HINT: The first place to look for possible reductions in scope is to identify any vague contract language that is ‘open-ended’. In far too many contracts a client will not specify or limit these time-consuming activities.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

There is an additional notice requirement for claims against design professionals (including construction managers that have a design component in their contract) arising out of injuries that occur more than 10 years after the completion of construction. 1979), aff’d 415 N.E.2d 2d 979 (N.Y. 1980), citing N.Y. C.P.L.R. § C.P.L.R. §

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 8, 2016

You will start to sign more contracts and your boards will begin to stack up with exciting new projects. The post 17 Essential Elements of Successful Teams in Architecture appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. You are going to need to build a team. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Corepics VOF.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 11, 2009

For ten years, Stewart was a contracted driver, employed by Joe Gibbs Racing. The post Five Fast Facts from Stewart-Haas Racing appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Over at NASCAR.com , I just toured the new fabrication shop at Stewart-Haas Racing, home of driver-owner, Tony Stewart.

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