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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. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years. If managed well, it can take us to great heights. Create systems for success. Listen carefully.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 24, 2013
For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. Listen carefully.
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Life of an Architect
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
So I thought I would put together an architectural job “starter kit” of all the things you should be paying attention to if you’re planning on getting a job at an architectural office. My experience demands that I champion the advantages of working in a small firm, it’s what I know and love.
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
In a few short years, I evolved from being a junior architecture staff working for everyone else to a licensed architect with interns and junior staff suddenly reporting to me. Your Interns Could Be Your Future Clients. What if you viewed your junior staff as one day they might be your future client? That’s a scary thought.
EntreArchitect
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Not having to manage people. For many architects, practicing as an SPA is a steppingstone to growing a firm. It is a place to start until you build a project volume or client base to get more projects and hire staff. You graduated from Architecture school. This practice type has pros and cons. Flexibility.
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. I hope all firms can give their interns chances to prove themselves, and support the growth of those who rise to the occasion.
Life of an Architect
JULY 9, 2014
It was a small firm – I was the first employee hired – but from day one, I was going to client meetings, getting design ownership of projects, producing construction drawings … I literally got to do it all. Working at a small firm that did work around the country meant that my boss traveled quite a bit.
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