EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project?

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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 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. Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. Firm Address. Describe your design team for this project.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. Firm Address. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? There was no strategy, per se, but a desire to create a great high performance project – both in the technology and the design. Describe your design team for this project.

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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

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

JULY 5, 2018

Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. Firm Address. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? If it’s a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? We have had much more success with clients we get from these methods, rather than referrals.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. Firm Address. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Withheld at clients request.

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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. Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. Firm Address. This was a development project.

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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. Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project?

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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. Project Name. Project Location. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? With clients?

Contractor 52

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Project Name. Project Location. Project Design Team. Firm Address. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? What type of fee structure did you use on this project? Describe your design team for this project.

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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?” And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Architects design the project. Contractors build them.”.

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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

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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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

It is even harder for small firms to compete on salaries." "One One thing that is very clear is that our access to Europe's talent pool has shrunk drastically and so recruitment is a significant problem, and that affects resourcing of projects," echoed Hyphen. Salaries have risen.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals.

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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. . Larger firms are going after smaller projects that they wouldn’t have touched before. Firms are leaner after shaving off extra weight during the Great Recession – competition is up. Sprinting series.

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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?” And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Architects design the project. Contractors build them.”.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

That approach leaves potential clients struggling to understand what makes one firm better than the other. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it. This lack has larger repercussions for the industry at large, resulting in: Increased commoditization (which drives firm fees down).

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

Windows 52

Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

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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Architect Client Clients Insurance 52

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

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 5, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 222, The First 500 Project with Tiara Hughes of NOMA. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20% profit on that project? Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses. Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

If you are a licensed architect creating architectural documents for your projects, you might want to listen to that podcast and read this article. 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.

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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. Another year passed, the current summer arrived, and I again returned to Michael Malone Architects.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2012

The success of our firm depends on these people having the income and confidence to invest in their properties. With much effort and perseverance, our boards have been filled with work throughout the recession, mostly with smaller scale projects offering lower overall fees. Yet, we consider ourselves extremely successful.

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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. About 50% of my leads that year had come through direct connections or referrals from other contractors and architects. Those leads resulted in 8 projects (about 35% close rate).

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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 no experience as business owners, no real savings and no clients. It worked beautifully. Annmarie and I were 28 years old.

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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? Promo: 00:00.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As well as celebrating some of the most innovative, recently-completed projects around the globe, the A+Awards also serve as an incredible indicator of which designers will be at the forefront of innovation in the coming year. Get Your Firm On the Next A+List. Jury Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Best Small Firm (1-10 Employees).

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

Indeed it can also lead to Practices ‘Collaborating’ at a much more Strategic Level, and ‘Sharing Risk’ during the initial stages of Speculative Projects. Essentially, ‘Dot-Com Internet Brokers’ act as intermediaries and are paid a Commission from a Client. However, ‘Price’ is usually the main attraction for ‘Clients.’

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

Windows 40

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