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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Architects are inherently burdened with risk and liability for the services we provide.

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Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects (Transcript)

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This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: . My name is Mark R.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. I will publish a more thorough post on this topic in the future, but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 009 | Five Provisions for Your Architectural Services Agreement

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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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How to deliver your next project with fewer delays: We asked the experts

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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. At the end of the day contract administration is connecting with people. Get everyone on board from the start.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. I published a more thorough article about CM Services here , but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success.