EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

UK Architects. Architect’s Name. Firm Address. Yes and as I joined with UK Architects we continue to provide a fee estimate based on construction cost and estimated hourly output with some tasks, such as meetings, billed hourly. I designed this project as a sole proprietor before joining with UK Architects.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Architects design the project. Contractors build them.”. Architect-Led Construction Management Services.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 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. TinkerBox by Marica McKeel of Studio MM Architect. Studio MM Architect, PLLC. Architect’s Name. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. But wait… for architects, there’s more. How do YOU make more money?

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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. Yes, we utilize prior clients, advertise on Google, update our website, and use Thumbtack. With clients? With contractor? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 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. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. Principal architect and staff. With clients?

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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. We did not sell the house from the open house, but we did secure 4 other jobs from clients who attended that open house. With clients? With contractor?

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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. mcweeneyphoto. Among team?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 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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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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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Virtually 100%, the benefit of doing development work, no client input or approval required. We bough the old house with permits based on a terrible, contractor prepared set of drawings, we were able to start work right away, but we changed everything so we were always behind. Describe the construction team for this project.

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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. Our responsibility is far greater than what’s listed in our agreement between owner and architect. That’s simply the ticket to entry.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. But wait… for architects, there’s more. Forget about profit.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

Findings "little surprise" "It comes as little surprise that the UK's architects find little if nothing to commend Brexit and its aftermath," said Eddie Miles, CEO of large international firm Hyphen of the survey results. "It The EU is a vital market for UK architects and construction industry. Salaries have risen.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

One of the most popular topics discussed throughout the EntreArchitect Community is the role of the architect during the construction phase. I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. It is no different for an architect.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? 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.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

Yet, I can’t tell you how many architects we have talked to that have said they do exactly that. For decades, architects have adapted to use innovative technology to make their designs a reality. Design is what we do as architects. Operations are just what we have to do on the side to run a firm. …said no one ever.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management systems since we launched in 1999. Here are my eleven steps to better project management systems for architects; 1.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . I will be speaking at the summit, so I asked Enoch if he would write a quick article to introduce my topic to the readers here at Entrepreneur Architect. What can a small practice do to compete and stay relevant?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We send it to our family, and friends, neighbors, contractors and clients. The post Wishing You Peace, Love and Happiness appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. That may be true, but for us here at Fivecat Studio, the annual Fivecat Christmas card is something very special.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2013

One of the most popular topics over at the Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group (almost 2,000 members strong) is the role of the architect during the construction phase. I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2016

How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect. You cannot do it alone.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

If so, please share them with every architect you know. We started the Entrepreneur Architect Academy with a session on Personal Productivity. Then in sessions 003 and 004, we put the plan into action with marketing strategies and a sales system for architects. As Entrepreneur Architects, we are all leaders. Your staff?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

That approach leaves potential clients struggling to understand what makes one firm better than the other. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it. This lack has larger repercussions for the industry at large, resulting in: Increased commoditization (which drives firm fees down).

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Do you want to be an Architect? 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. Michelle C.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Architects design the project. Contractors build them.”. Architect-Led Construction Management Services.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

CA can make up between 5% and 40% of an architect’s fees. If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. Jack led Product Management and Design at Toronto-based tech companies, before taking on the challenge of helping Architects and Engineers build faster, together.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We Sorry, but it’s true.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2010

The Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) has updated their recent position paper addressed to state governing bodies and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Architects, individually, need to take their profession back from the contractors, construction managers, owners reps, kitchen designers, interior designers, etc.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 10, 2007

Jonathan Segal : Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal. No clients. And he accomplished that while in his early 40s, a time when many architects feel lucky to make ends meet. Who says architects can’t make big money?

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. The first year of college flew by, but before summer 2012 arrived, Michael invited me to be an intern at his firm. Arch at UT Austin.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Marie-Claude Soulard , an architect based in the San Diego area and the owner of Soulard Architecture. Last week I posted a new discussion at the Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group titled Architecture is Dead: Let’s Reinvent the Profession. California Licensed Architect #C-33310.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Following these comments is a guest post; originally published in the AIA Trust educational booklet, Making The Transition To Running Your Own Firm. I am publishing it here at Entrepreneur Architect with permission, courtesy of Ann P. Architects are inherently burdened with risk and liability for the services we provide.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

This is a guest post by Rand Soellner; a founding member of ArCH (Architects Creating Homes, LLC). If you are a licensed architect creating architectural documents for your projects, you might want to listen to that podcast and read this article. It just might save your projects, your firm and your livelihood.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. 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.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. 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.

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