EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We rely on word of mouth from previous clients. What type of fee structure did you use on this project? With clients?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

What type of fee structure did you use on this project? As a development the design fee was “at cost” Is that your preferred fee structure? Virtually 100%, the benefit of doing development work, no client input or approval required. Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process?

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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. HW Engineering (Structural). What type of fee structure did you use on this project? Is that your preferred fee structure?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

What type of fee structure did you use on this project? Is that your preferred fee structure? With clients? The clients had a wonderful trust in me and I was able to maintain the design intent throughout the process. How involved was your client throughout the design process? If not, what is? Among team?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

JHF Construction (GC), H&H Engineering (Structural), edited (furniture, art, staging). Firm Address. This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. What type of fee structure did you use on this project? Is that your preferred fee structure? Withheld at clients request. Allen, AIA.

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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. What type of fee structure did you use on this project? Spec build- no fee structure. Is that your preferred fee structure?

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EntreArchitect

MAY 1, 2018

We are thrilled every time we walk through one of our structures. We’ve read the EntreArchitect blog and listened to the podcast. We may even perform the calculations explained in the free EntreArchitect Profit Course and discover the amounts of revenue needed to flow into our firms in order to be profitable.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

MPE Engineer, Structural Engineer, and Civil Engineer. Firm Address. 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 have had much more success with clients we get from these methods, rather than referrals.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 26, 2016

We are thrilled every time we walk through one of our structures. We’ve read the EntreArchitect blog and listened to the podcast. We may even perform the calculations explained in the free EntreArchitect Profit Course and discover the amounts of revenue needed to flow into our firms in order to be profitable.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 21, 2013

There are hundreds of articles, forums, blog posts and comments discussing how we architects are not paid enough and how our clients don’t understand what we do. The value of architecture and the services we provide are established by you and me, not our clients. We’re a disgruntled bunch of professionals.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

I’ve written about many here at the blog before and many others will be covered in subsequent articles. The floor was a concrete slab and the joist structure from the floor above was fully exposed. Again, to launch your new firm, keep your equipment expenses to a bare minimum. Let start by finding a place to work.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

This project will be constructed using SIP’s (Structurally Insulated Panels), we are using a post tension structural slab, the owner will be extremely active in the construction process, and we are targeting a total construction cost somewhere in the $200 per square foot range. Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks. When I finished the task of measuring every space, Barry, impressed by my attention to detail and determination, asked me to stay on and take the full-time position of intern with his firm. Click here for Part 2 of How I Started My Own Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. LePage: 00:01 .

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

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. I think your blog should be required reading for anyone that is interested in furthering their career path even if they are not architects. oh brother!

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

As licensed professionals we are legally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the people using the structures we design. 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.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

With no clients and no money, we launched the firm as a sole proprietorship; Annmarie McCarthy, Architect. Slowly, we grew the firm and in 2002, with my license in hand, we incorporated as McCarthy LePage Architects, PC. We knew from day one that we needed a way to differentiate ourselves from the many other local firms.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

It leads to clients having significantly more trust in architects who have already designed and built many successful projects, demonstrating that they have extensive experience. Valuable data that serves a purpose is used as information, which is more structured than data, thus supporting the decision-making process.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

Perfect Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Your Best Clients & Projects. The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. These are actual statements from architecture clients that have been said within earshot of the architect. It’s easy to blame the clients for these statements. I designed this home/office , etc.”

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. I tell clients that we could design a successful project with nothing more than a scope of work and site plan. This is true, but it is only after listening to our clients hopes, needs and dreams that we can take each project to its pinnacle.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

This week, here on the blog, Patti is sharing her knowledge about Benefit Corporations. I have written about the B-Corp in the past, but this article dives deeper and provides you with all you need to know about this new business structure. Please leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts. Footnotes. [1] 1] [link]. [2]

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I take a great deal of pride in how my drawings look and this it isn’t just me patting myself on the back, this is due to the feedback I have received from contractors and clients on how easy my drawings are to read and to navigate. Xiaosheng Wu Hi bob Your post is great, and I start writing my own blog because of that.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. by Harry Beckwith. read more ].

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

All of this information would be used to create a visual presentation for the client – powerpoint presentations, wall prints and brochures would be typical formats. Focused Work As opposed to a small firm, large firms are known to acquire some large projects – transport hubs, airports, large offices and more.

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