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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

EntreArchitect

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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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

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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Behind The Design 004: Titan Two by F9 Productions

EntreArchitect

The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. With contractor? Because we designed and built the two structures, either Lance or I were on site most of the time. We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience. Among team?

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Architect-Led Construction Management Services

EntreArchitect

And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.”

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

EntreArchitect

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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How To More Than Double Your Fee

EntreArchitect

And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.”