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

JULY 12, 2018

Project Name. Project Location. Firm Address. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

Project Fee Budgeting for Architects. Sadly, there’s no way for an architect to guarantee their projects will be profitable, let alone earn a minimum 20% Net Profit at the completion of any project. My preferred best practice method for developing a project fee is the “Top-Down, Bottom Up” approach to fee budgeting.

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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 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. Schedule some time to review the process that you complete with every project.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

Construction Administration (CA) is often the most neglected phase of a building project. It may come years after the initial design, but CA is what brings projects to life. If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. CA can make up between 5% and 40% of an architect’s fees.

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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

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

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

AUGUST 10, 2015

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. We thought that was all we needed; a project to launch the rest of our career. That project did lead to another, and that one to another. We were not selling at all.

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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

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. How do YOU make more money? Forget about profit. How Can An Architect Make More Money?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. The success of each project sits squarely in our hands. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years. Create systems for success. Listen carefully.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Another question that I’m often asked is, “Do you build the project too?” Architects design the project. Today, we invite about 10% of our clients to have their projects be built using our Architect-Led Construction Management Services.

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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

MARCH 2, 2014

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. We thought that was all we needed; a project to launch the rest of our career. That project did lead to another, and that one to another. We were not selling at all.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Many of us work long hours, long into the night, through weekends and holidays.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

In the wake of the storm, we have already scheduled three interviews and signed contracts for one major project, all directly related to storm damage. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Send a donation. Volunteer your time. There are people who need us. Be there for them.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Another question that I’m often asked is, “Do you build the project too?” Architects design the project. Today, about 10% of our projects are built using our Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Fivecat Studio is a full service firm.

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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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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Home / Life in General / Introducing the CHouse Modern Introducing the CHouse Modern Bob Borson — March 3, 2014 — 27 Comments First off let me acknowledge that I need to start working on better names for my projects … first it was the ‘ KHouse Modern ‘ and now we have the ‘CHouse Modern.’

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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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

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. We worked hard, designed projects that people talked about and were well known in our market. Qualify the Client.

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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. A weekly staff meeting to review progress will keep active projects running smooth and reduce errors or misunderstandings. The projects will be completed more accurately and more efficiently. Excellence.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

One of the critically important resources of a FM System is the capture of ‘time spent’ by every member of the firm. Without exception, time spent, especially project related hours, need to be captured on a timely, accurate, daily timesheet. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. Profit Plan (PP).

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The clients who had come from referrals from other architects and contractors were also higher revenue producers and had lower acquisitions costs than clients I had developed from cold leads. Those leads resulted in 8 projects (about 35% close rate). appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

One of the critically important resources of a FM System is the capture of ‘time spent’ by every member of the firm. Without exception, time spent, especially project related hours, need to be captured on a timely, accurate, daily timesheet. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. Profit Plan (PP).

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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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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market. Parties can always add Liquidated Damages clauses to the agreement if applicable to their project.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. Listen carefully.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

Much like your clients not worrying about the technical details or the blueprints of a new building. They can do what they really like and focus where they create true value for their clients: architecture. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. It just runs, and you use it.

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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. I also provided a few examples of reports that you can learn to use to help you in developing a proper financial foundation for your firm. Accounting.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

Accrual recognizes ‘revenue earned’, which is based on time spent on project activities. It is thought by many of my professional colleagues that any time spent, working on an active project, is billable. In fact, the only type of project that has billable hours are those with an hourly fee-basis. Revenue vs. Income.

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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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