EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

Publication is a form of social proof indicating that our designs are worthy of our prospective clients’ attention. Does the project utilize innovative technology or construction assemblies? Assemble a collection of your best works and publish your own monograph to share with prospects and clients. Comment on their posts.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Number 3 with 7,011 downloads is episode 366 with Anna Laman – Attract Ideal Clients Through Better Messaging.

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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. SteelHouse 1 & 2 by Zack/de Vito Architecture & Construction. Zack/e Vito Architecture + Construction. Firm Address.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction. Firm Address. We typically bill T&M, with an estimated cap which has a percent of construction cost adjustment. What was the construction cost for the project presented? We use ArchiOffice/Core in the office, and Procore as a construction management tool. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

We had no clients, little money and were filled with confidence. In 2003, with many accolades and a determination to take our firm to the next level, we moved out of the darkness of the basement and into a light-filled 2,000 square foot office space in Pleasantville. We would be successful. But It Has Not Been Easy.

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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. Eight Reasons Why.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Architect-Led Construction Management Services. 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. How long will it take?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money. 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. This was design-build, all done by our firm. Self built.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. They’ve never experienced a design process or any type of major construction. Play the Process Like a Game.

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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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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It enhances the vision of returning to the roots of being – the tradition and identity of living, the relation to surroundings and nature and the creation of a new materiality based on what is affordable and simple to be constructed. The client adopted these decisions very easily. © Christiana Karagiorgi Architects.

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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. We use TinkerBox as our showroom where we meet with clients, hold seasonal open houses and design unveilings for new projects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

This was a fixed fee based on the design scope with an hourly rate for the construction period. 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. What was the construction cost for the project presented?

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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? We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. Project Name.

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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

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 was the construction cost for the project presented? Withheld at clients request. With clients? ALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLC.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

The responses were overwhelmingly downbeat, pointing to higher construction costs, difficulties attracting European talent and additional administrative burdens. The EU is a vital market for UK architects and construction industry. Given the choice, 84 per cent of studios said they would rejoin the EU if the option was available.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 30, 2018

Clients see us as all the same. We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings. In the eyes of our clients, we are all the same… unless we do something to stand out from the crowd. My firm does it differently than the rest. Our clients have a great time.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 28, 2017

I speak with or communicate online with small firm architects almost every day. I want to know with what members of our small firm community are struggling, so that we at EntreArchitect might develop resources to help you build a better business. As with many small firm architects, I struggled with this issue as well.

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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

MAY 17, 2016

We all work to empathize with our clients. As architects, we try to reduce the overwhelm and stress that our clients experience during a construction project. A few times in our own careers, Annmarie and I have experienced the emotions of our clients first hand. One Step to Better Architecture Project Management.

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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. BD&E Engineering, Home As Art, Mangrum Construction. Firm Address. What was the construction cost for the project presented?

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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. 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.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Although a “crisis” will occur, the disruption to our project is minimal, because we set clear expectations that “we will experience a major crisis somewhere along the process of constructing your project.” The mindset of our client matters throughout the project. Any of this sound familiar to you?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 23, 2014

More than 650 people responded, sharing private information about their personal lives, revealing valuable details about their firms and exposing current trends in the profession for small firm architects. What type of fee structure small firm architects are using? How most clients are finding their architects?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

Beth was driven and extremely competent and loved by clients. But her death grip on every detail of project management was not leaving room in her schedule for meeting with clients and prospects to develop future work. Beth’s goals and the company goals were the same: focus on business development to be a firm owner.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

As your firm grows, your brand grows with it, slowly filling the container with brand elements. Will you fill the container with your story, or will your clients fill it with theirs? Give your clients the script that you want them to use and they will share it with everyone they know. A powerful brand is unique.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 23, 2018

Effective project execution is associated with successful achievement of design intent, high-quality construction, profitability and efficiency. Successful project delivery relies on the manager’s understanding of the constraints and goals of the project, both those of the firm and those of the client. Begin with Intention.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Construction Services. must earn a profit. It’s one of the rules to “the game”.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2022

My closest partner, John Young, became a taxi driver and Renzo set up a small firm in France and had a tiny bit of work. Of course, it was the most famous insurance firm in the world, so there was a very cutting edge element within that. The building proved just as divisive as its forerunner in Paris.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

Construction Administration (CA) is often the most neglected phase of a building project. If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. Unexpected problems or delays can destroy your chances of staying profitable throughout construction. Sponsored content by Jack Sadler from Part3.

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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. Please note that I said service, not services.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

At the core, it layers all the data we need in one place and outputs different forms of visuals for you to make design decisions with your team, consultants, or clients in much less time. We accept the fact that the main tool we use to run our firms is piles of spreadsheets scattered across our folders. Practice Operations.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

We all work to empathize with our clients. As architects, we try to reduce the overwhelm and stress that our clients experience during a construction project. A few times in our own careers, Annmarie and I have experienced the emotions of our clients first hand. It was everything two young architects could dream for.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2017

Up to that point in my life my only experience with actual construction was observing my father and his friends build a new family room for our house when I was 7. The seductive texture of our illustrations identify us as artists in the minds of our clients. Question: Do you use hand sketching to market your firm?

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

It says that 80% of new commissions come from repeat clients and referrals. I published a case study recently where the small architecture firm I highlighted could trace $10 million dollars of construction back to just 4 people. They were the repeat clients and referrers; the R&R’s. Could 10 Be 20?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 18, 2013

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. During the first two business days every month I prepare my client invoices (receivables), pay my bills (accounts payable), reconcile my bank accounts and credit card statements and review my financial statements.

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