EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Every architectural services agreement should include a section on Additional Services. While our clients shop, we develop the design.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

The recent recession has been tough on the architecture profession. 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. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

. It may be the most critical step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. We need a contract.

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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 clients have big dreams, little idea of how to achieve their goals and often carry unrealistic expectations regarding schedule and budget.

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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. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Time management will be difficult.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

By Marika Snider, PhD, AIA, Principal Architect, Snider Architecture, LLC, Michael Bell, FAIA, Esq., President, Bell Architecture APC and Leonard Kady, FAIA, Principal, Leonard Kady Architecture + Design. Contract Drafting Process. photo by Brian Jackson for Adobe Stock. Based in Washington, D.C.,

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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? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience. Among team? Just kidding.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

I always knew I would own my own firm. 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. Running a firm without understanding basic financial rules is a recipe for failure.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 10, 2016

It may be the most critical step in the entire process of acquiring a new architecture client. We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. We need a contract.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. Keep the client happy throughout the project and that happy client will lead you to more happy clients. Our clients don’t like surprises. Remember that your client most likely has no experience with the architectural process.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

In my professional opinion, one of the best practices to apply in advance of providing a client with a proposed fee is to always invest the time and expense required to develop a Project Fee Budget. This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit.

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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. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

This is Part 3 of How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. Starting our own firm was a bit overwhelming. A Happy Client is the Most Valuable Member of Your Marketing Team. A New Name for a New Firm. With full commitment to our future and to the success of this new firm, we decided to give it a recognizable identity.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

One of the items in that post was the list “ Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm ” which is somewhat biased because I didn’t really represent the benefits to working in a large architectural firm. International Projects International projects can be very exciting!

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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! – Essentially, ‘Dot-Com Internet Brokers’ act as intermediaries and are paid a Commission from a Client. might also be required.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 29, 2011

The topic was “alternative agreements” What I learned during that interactive meeting was that for some projects, selecting one of the many legal documents available from our national professional organizations an appropriate way to protect both the architect and the owner when entering an agreement for architectural services.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

I always knew I would own my own firm. 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. Running a firm without understanding basic financial rules is a recipe for failure.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Every architectural services agreement should include a section on Additional Services. While our clients shop, we develop the design.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

For years architects have been looking for ways to justify their fees and hourly rates to their clients. We need to take the time to understand our clients’ needs and concerns and then educate them about the value-added aspects of our service. Their EXPECTATION is for their professional consultants to be technically competent.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Today, we invite about 10% of our clients to have their projects be built using our Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Fivecat Studio is a full service firm. Most are very similar; How much will it cost? How long will it take?

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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. Whether you are leading a team of employees or several freelancers spread out across the globe, here are 17 elements that I have discovered in my own quest to lead successful teams in architecture. Communication.

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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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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 229, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Architecture. Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Duo Dickinson and we’re speaking about artificial intelligence and the future of architecture.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Putting it into Practice. – Mark. Accounting. First, the obvious stuff.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

The other fee-basis type projects are invoiced on a percentage of work completed, or the dollar value of a contract amount. Develop a project fee budget for EVERY project BEFORE quoting a fee to a client. In fact, the only type of project that has billable hours are those with an hourly fee-basis. It’s a one-to-one ratio.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Every architectural services agreement should include a section on Additional Services. While our clients shop, we develop the design.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

You have heard much about “the cloud” already, but you don’t really know what that cloud is or how it can help your architecture business. The cloud is all about managing less yourself , and outsourcing things that are not part of your core business (architecture) to… somewhere in the clouds. Get Your Head in the Cloud.

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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. It is time that we stop waiting for others to rebuild the profession of architecture. We’ll decide to learn what we need to know to make our own small firm successful, then teach others to do the same.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. 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.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While at Carnegie Melon University’s school of architecture in the early 90’s, Michael Gallin developed a passion for finding innovative solutions combining design and technology. Although his primary interest has always been architecture, computer technology has been a close second. Frustration is often a catalyst for innovation.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Fivecat Studio is a full service firm. Our basic architectural services agreement includes managing the bidding process and I’ve recently written about how we provide Construction Administration on every project. Most are very similar; How much will it cost?

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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. We make thousands of decisions during the development of a typical architectural project. We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Perfection is impossible.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

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. i teach history of architecture and theory of archi in various institutes in india.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. When I present a product or service to a prospective client, I am presenting them with something that will improve their lives. I had plenty of opportunity and met with potential clients about twice a week. Qualify the Client.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 17, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm, entrepreneurial architect. Gusto is making payroll benefits and hr easy for small businesses. My name is Mark R. There are business coaches who focus solely on mindset.

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