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. Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. How long will it take?

Management 52

Management Construction Construction Architect 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Like any small business, architects must pay the typical operating expenses required to remain buoyant, such as utilities, professional service fees, consultants’ fees, insurances and several other overhead expenditures. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Insurance 52

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.

Project 52

Project Architecture Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. All payments for construction continue to be reviewed by our firm acting as architect and are paid directly from owner to contractor. How long will it take?

Contractor 52

Contractor Insurance Management Construction 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Like any small business, architects must pay the typical operating expenses required to remain buoyant, such as utilities, professional service fees, consultants’ fees, insurances and several other overhead expenditures. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Time spent on project activities that, while chargeable to a project, are not-billable to the clients. This is a guest post written by Steve L.

Management 52

Management Architect Firms Utilities 52

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Time spent on project activities that, while chargeable to a project, are not-billable to the clients. This is a guest post written by Steve L.

Management 52

Management Architect Firms Utilities 52

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. Thanks HGTV!)

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Firms 52

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. Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions.

Modern 96

Modern Architect Site Contractor 96

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.

Management 52

Management Utilities Consulting Firms 52

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.

Building 40

Building Housing Small Firm Residential 40

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

A client requested a paint color used on a past project. In a controlled and managed way, clients, consultants and contractors, should all be able to access and contribute to the database during and after the project is completed. Frustration is often a catalyst for innovation.

Architect 40

Architect Information Management Small Firm 40

EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

During that first year of business I was still consulting for local architects through The Construction Documents Company and Annmarie was working full time for an architect in Katonah, New York designing custom homes. A Happy Client is the Most Valuable Member of Your Marketing Team. A New Name for a New Firm.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Contract Architecture 52