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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here”. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Estimate often.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

The personal emotion, attachment and dedication that each project receives is unequaled in any other profession.The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 010 | Eight Steps to a Happy Client

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” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. You’re in the Client Happiness Business. .” “If I start now, I’ll be living in it by summer.”

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Every Architecture Project Has Four Corners

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Successful project delivery relies on the manager’s understanding of the constraints and goals of the project, both those of the firm and those of the client. At project kick-off, identify your client’s priorities. Estimated Cost of Construction. Review these points with your client and your project team.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. Additional Services.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

EntreArchitect

Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. I tell clients that we could design a successful project with nothing more than a scope of work and site plan. This is true, but it is only after listening to our clients hopes, needs and dreams that we can take each project to its pinnacle.

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Architect-Led Construction Management Services

EntreArchitect

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. Keeping the proposal documents separate though, makes it clear to the owner that they are hiring us for two separate services.