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

With clients? With contractor? 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? O’Hara and Gerke were the contractors. How early are the contractors involved in your designs?

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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

JUNE 21, 2018

This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request. With clients? With contractor? We are looking at Basecamp right now at the request of another client. How involved was your client throughout the design process? Photography Credit. Brian McWeeney. Among team?

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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. Good client relations and good PR to keep our name out there. With clients? With contractor? Click here to learn how.

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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. With clients? With contractor? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Virtually 100%, the benefit of doing development work, no client input or approval required. We bough the old house with permits based on a terrible, contractor prepared set of drawings, we were able to start work right away, but we changed everything so we were always behind. Photography Credit. Bruce Damonte. brucedamonte.

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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? With contractor? How involved was your client throughout the design process? Click here to learn how.

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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

AUGUST 8, 2017

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. The bid process is transparent and contractors are selected with full participation from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. I had a recent client back out on (the service) because my drawings were essentially too well done. Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.”.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. must earn a profit. Additional Services.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

Findings "little surprise" "It comes as little surprise that the UK's architects find little if nothing to commend Brexit and its aftermath," said Eddie Miles, CEO of large international firm Hyphen of the survey results. "It Just one studio, a large London-based firm, indicated it had made no difference, and none felt it has become easier.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

Keep reading below to learn our recommendations for implementing a better marketing strategy to help your firm achieve more visibility in the market, grow your influence so you are seen as the go-to expert, and gain new relationships that will lead to better clients and projects. Increase your firm’s visibility (online).

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We send it to our family, and friends, neighbors, contractors and clients. The post Wishing You Peace, Love and Happiness appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. That’s not so unique. To adopt or donate, visit www.SPCA914.org.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2016

How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect. As Entrepreneur Architects, we are all leaders.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2013

Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. I had a recent client back out on (the service) because my drawings were essentially too well done. Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.”

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Find out tomorrow (Friday, October 16) when Mark gives us a deep dive into all the digital tools he uses to boost productivity, manage files, and coordinate staff and contractor resources. Mark has come full circle.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management systems since we launched in 1999. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Our complete Pre-Design Client Questionnaire template is included with your purchase of our Foundations: Business Forms and Checklists for Architects package.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

What we discovered was pretty surprising: The typical architecture firm presents visitors with a counterintuitive navigation menu, minimal and/or missing content, and portfolios that do little to provide any context or details. In our study, it didn’t seem to matter whether a firm was established or new, or big or small.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

If you’re on the higher end, your client is likely expecting a tonne of value. To find out how to make construction administration efficient and fast we spoke to the industry experts, including our Part3 Co-Founder Jess Luczycki, who is a Construction Administration Manager and General Contractor. Share files and keep the flow.

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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

JUNE 2, 2013

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. The bid process is transparent and contractors are selected with full participation from the owner.

Contractor 52

Contractor Insurance Management Construction 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. must earn a profit. Additional Services.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. I went back to the office and told Dick about the problem.

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Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

1 – Starting at the academic level, the architecture schools’ curriculum of the 21st century need to include collaboration with contractors, developers and business owners. 2 – After graduation, the newly minted architectural intern should enter a dedicated network of architecture firms. No exceptions. LEED AP BD+C.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. I’ve written this because I have the good fortune to work for a guy named Bob that you all know and love. So, I’m a college intern.

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Architecture Small Firm Students Firms 96

EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

It just might save your projects, your firm and your livelihood. It may simultaneously help your client to obtain a better house and assist the contractor in doing a better job. How many of your clients happen to be attorneys? What could happen to your clients, in terms of their Health, Safety & Welfare (HS&W)?

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Residential Architecture Contractor Client 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The relationship you have built with your client will be strengthened in ways that would be impossible otherwise. <br>Four Lessons in Telling the Truth appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. What was I thinking!

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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. Today the contractor is starting the process of drilling 56 piers on site.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. Really I was renting a small conference room from a larger engineering firm. How about we meet at this coffee shop I know, instead?”. Absolutely.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Whether we are running a firm of 1 or 100, it is leadership that will determine the success or failure of a firm. The fate of your firm sits squarely in your hands. It will be your vision, your decisions, your words and your actions that will lead your firm to the next level and beyond. Great leaders are not born.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

You have just pulled another ‘Candlelit Vigil!’ – On top of a 60 Hour Week! – We all have to give extra effort at times; but now it is becoming a ‘Regular Weekly Event!’ During some Recovery Time, you recognize the need for help! – It really has become a case of ‘Not Waving but Drowning!’ – Most of us have been there, and have the Tee-Shirts!

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 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. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2010

As a small business owner, my top concerns are over-regulation and over-taxation. I will be a much more active supporter of the paper when its authors add an item or two referencing the issues that every American small business (residential architects included) is struggling with. Discover and meet your clients’ expectations.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms. We had started our own architecture firm. We had no experience as business owners, no real savings and no clients.

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