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. The job of a small firm architect, whether working with residential or small commercial clients, is to lead them through an experience.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2013

Ken leads the team developing AIA Contract Documents; the most respected collection of agreements for the construction industry. There are many options for agreements, but Ken and his team are working hard to keep our firms protected and our projects running smoothly with tools and resources from the AIA. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. With so many roles and responsibilities as a small firm architect, how might we ensure that our clients’ expectations are well managed? Keep the client happy throughout the project and that happy client will lead you to more happy clients.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

Construction Administration (CA) is often the most neglected phase of a building project. Unexpected problems or delays can destroy your chances of staying profitable throughout construction. Construction is a high-touch process with tonnes of moving parts, problems to solve, and schedules to hit. Sound familiar?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

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. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Construction Services. must earn a profit. It’s one of the rules to “the game”.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Many firms, in order to keep clients happy, will provide additional services for free.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Stay tuned for some very exciting news!).

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Tired of watching our best projects be built by others and frustrated by the fact that the contractor earns significantly more money on each project than the architect, I developed an additional proposal and a new integrated process of construction. 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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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

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. Construction Services. must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. AIA Contract Documents.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Most of our clients are better able to perceive and appreciate the value of the “soft” items that might be provided in the project delivery process, more than the complexity of the services we include in our proposals and contracts. These “soft” items are called service.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Following these comments is a guest post; originally published in the AIA Trust educational booklet, Making The Transition To Running Your Own Firm. We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Have you experienced a situation where your policy saved your firm?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

.: government agencies) where the client sets the fee by establishing a stipulated construction cost budget and a percentage of that budget to establish the architect’s fee. This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit. To a degree that is true, but not completely.

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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. Our expertise in building design and construction can help this region heal. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Say a prayer.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 2018

If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. I noticed that there seemed to be a lot of construction and activities still going on in China. I then took a job with the first firm that was willing to apply for a work visa for me.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

The new studio is still being constructed, but we have much to do before we need to move anything to back to Chappaqua. From sdvlaw.com : There is no statute of repose in New York for construction claims. Note, however, that an owner’s cause of action accrues against a builder upon completion of construction. C.P.L.R. §

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Since then he has built his company from a dump truck and some labor to one of the top custom masonry contracting companies south of the Mason-Dixon Line. The post Icon Custom Masonry appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. and all the fireplaces found at the showhouse featured.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

This project will be constructed using SIP’s (Structurally Insulated Panels), we are using a post tension structural slab, the owner will be extremely active in the construction process, and we are targeting a total construction cost somewhere in the $200 per square foot range. Could be pretty interesting. im from india.

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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. photo by Brian Jackson for Adobe Stock. Residential Specific Changes to the A110 and B110.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

Let’s take the example of Basecamp , a very generic online project management software, also suitable for architects to follow up your construction projects with your staff, share information, data, to-do’s, documents and so much more. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. The world has changed.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better busines as a small firm entrepreneur architect.

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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. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Putting it into Practice. The day-to-day things that really need to happen in your small firm.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

EntreArchitect.com/freecourse , download it right now, we’ll teach you how to build a thriving, profitable small business for your architecture firm. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. I had an amazing mentor at that contracting company.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management system since we launched in 1999. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Systems allow us to be better architects.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Gallin founded his architecture firm just north of New York City in 1999. He recently merged his practice with another firm, forming Gallin Beeler Design Studio. After spending hours sifting through archived drawings and construction submissions, Gallin concluded that there had to be a better way.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, this is Episode 229 and this week I’m speaking with an architect, writer, podcaster, and so much more. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 9, 2014

When I first graduated, the firm I worked for specialized in retail store prototyping and (to a certain extent) roll-out of that prototype. Working at a small firm that did work around the country meant that my boss traveled quite a bit. The brief amount of time I spent in a large firm, I basically worked on 1 project at a time.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

This is Part 3 of How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. Starting our own firm was a bit overwhelming. From this fortunate location and with enthusiastic support from Penny and Joe, Meetinghouse lead to several new projects and truly launched “the firm” into the spotlight. A New Name for a New Firm.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

One of the items in that post was the list “ Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm ” which is somewhat biased because I didn’t really represent the benefits to working in a large architectural firm. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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