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? Whether you have it documented or not, you most likely follow a routine for each project you deliver.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 29, 2011

The topic was “alternative agreements” What I learned during that interactive meeting was that for some projects, selecting one of the many legal documents available from our national professional organizations an appropriate way to protect both the architect and the owner when entering an agreement for architectural services.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Develop a strategic plan for your business.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. 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.

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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. They are established through years of development with a team.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

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. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Rido.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. 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”.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

If we understand this distinction, then perhaps we can begin to develop our ability to negotiate for Value-Based Compensation. ” Examples of value-added service would include: Bid documents being completed in advance of the scheduled deadline. Refer to Maister’s article, Quality Work Doesn’t Mean Quality Service ).

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

Dependent upon Territory, Legal Advice in terms of Contracts, etc., It should also be understood, that ‘Zero Hour Contracts’ (Unguaranteed Hours) will limit your potential Candidate Catchment! – After School of Architecture he specialized in Volume Developer Housing and Healthcare Projects. might also be required.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I volunteered to design, develop and launch the chapter’s first website long before many members fully understood the importance of having an online presence.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

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. Do you think it benefits an architect to get more directly involved during construction?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

Once that connection is clear to you, both your skill and interest in financial management will grow and your firm’s operations will, if you follow all of the lessons you receive, be enhanced. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. Mattox, FAIA (retired). Financial Statements.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

In my professional opinion, one of the best practices to apply in advance of providing a client with a proposed fee is to always invest the time and expense required to develop a Project Fee Budget. My preferred best practice method for developing a project fee is the “Top-Down, Bottom Up” approach to fee budgeting.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Once that connection is clear to you, both your skill and interest in financial management will grow and your firm’s operations will, if you follow all of the lessons you receive, be enhanced. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. Mattox, FAIA (retired). Financial Statements.

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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. Coordination of Documents. photo by Brian Jackson for Adobe Stock.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

Since that time, we’ve developed a system that works. I often know whether a client is a good fit for my firm from just the few short minutes listening to them on the telephone. Having developed my target market in Session 003 , I also know very quickly whether the project being described hits our target.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

You don’t really (have to) care where exactly it runs, or how it runs, or what programming language is used, or which engineers have developed this software or how it’s backups are managed, or anything else. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. Somewhere, somehow” is important. Pricing models.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

Obviously, within the confines of any single financial document, having both profit and loss at the same time is not possible. The other fee-basis type projects are invoiced on a percentage of work completed, or the dollar value of a contract amount. Develop a project fee budget for EVERY project BEFORE quoting a fee to a client.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I also provided a few examples of reports that you can learn to use to help you in developing a proper financial foundation for your firm. The day-to-day things that really need to happen in your small firm. ArchiOffice will do all the things your firm needs for office and project management that QuickBooks can’t.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. 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. Listen carefully.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who shared their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur, architect. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 17, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm, entrepreneurial architect. Gusto is making payroll benefits and hr easy for small businesses. My name is Mark R. And then I realized that that was my thing.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

During that first year of business I was still consulting for local architects through The Construction Documents Company and Annmarie was working full time for an architect in Katonah, New York designing custom homes. It was the wife of a very well known developer from New York City. A New Name for a New Firm. Fivecat.com.

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