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Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

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Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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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. The post Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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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

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? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience. The people who wanted us to build this project saw the show, were local and liked what we were doing. Among team? With clients?

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Architectural Services: Focus on People Rather than Projects

EntreArchitect

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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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.” I would say.