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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

EntreArchitect

Professional Liability Insurance for Architects. We must be diligent and we must limit our exposure to action with a comprehensive professional liability insurance policy. I am not a big fan of insurance… or any other expense where I don’t see an annual return on my investment. Perfection is Impossible.

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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

EntreArchitect

The suite includes A110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Custom Residential Project , and B110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Custom Residential Project. The A110-2021 was developed from the A104-2017, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

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.

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7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA

EntreArchitect

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. Compared to payroll, rent, health insurance and auto expenses, my AIA membership is less than a single blip on the radar. AIA Small Firms Resource Center.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 011 | Professional Liability Insurance: The Risk and Reward

EntreArchitect

We must be diligent and we must limit our exposure to action with a comprehensive professional liability insurance policy. I am not a big fan of insurance… or any other expense where I don’t see an annual return on my investment. As a profession, we need to work to find ways to reduce the cost of insurance.

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Architect-Led Construction Management Services

EntreArchitect

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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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

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.