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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

EntreArchitect

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. It is painful though to look at the books each year and see the cost of insurance at the top of the list. Negligent acts, errors or omissions may cause damage to owners, contractors or other third parties.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. I will publish a more thorough post on this topic in the future, but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. I published a more thorough article about CM Services here , but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Three Lists to Freedom

EntreArchitect

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. Tasks I Cannot Do.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. I will publish a more thorough post on this topic in the future, but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Could Coworking Be Your Business Development Secret Weapon?

EntreArchitect

But welcoming a contractor or engineer that I’m counting on for high-level referrals into my house does not portray the kind of professionalism I’m going for. About 50% of my leads that year had come through direct connections or referrals from other contractors and architects. Does it add an hour and a half to my meeting for transit?

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Introducing the CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Today the contractor is starting the process of drilling 56 piers on site. Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions. This particular client will be acting as a co-contractor on the project along with another contractor in an effort to reduce some of the construction costs.

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