EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. Since that time, we’ve developed a system that works.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Architect Clients 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

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.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Architect Clients 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. We need a contract. How To Develop An Owner/Architect Agreement. Question: Have you developed your own owner / architect agreement?

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Development Developer 52

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. The B110 was developed from the B101-2017, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect.

Contractor 59

Contractor Residential Contract Schematic Design 59

EntreArchitect

APRIL 5, 2016

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

Architecture Firm 40

Architecture Firm Firms Development Developer 40

EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money. The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. Website URL. f9productions.com. Instagram Account. f9productions.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Clients Client 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 6, 2018

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Running the numbers on business development. But when it comes to business development specifically, I realized it might just be my secret weapon. In my current state, I spend a lot of time on business development. I make an effort to consistently book two business development meetings with referral partners per week.

Development 52

Development Developer Contractor Firms 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 10, 2016

We may have perfected our marketing, developed a strong reputation, executed a flawless sales process and have received our prospective client’s eager authorization to proceed with a new project. We need a contract. More than a decade ago, I wrote an owner / architect agreement package for my own small firm.

Architect 52

Architect Contract Small Firm Clients 52

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.

Contract 52

Contract Architect Architecture Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. To live the life of your dreams, you need to develop a plan for how to make that life happen. Learn more about developing a life plan here. I’m a born entrepreneur. We were not selling at all.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Contract 52

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.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Contract Architecture 52

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? How do you communicate the completion of Schematic Design Phase and the commencement of Design Development?

Management 52

Management Clients Client Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 22, 2019

. “Scope creep” must be eliminated by providing every project team member with an electronic and hard copy version of each project’s contracted scope of services. The post The Simple Profitable Power of 1% appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

Firms 52

Firms Management Mining Consulting 52

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.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Recruitment Foundation Firms 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. To live the life of your dreams, you need to develop a plan for how to make that life happen. Learn more about developing a life plan here. I’m a born entrepreneur. We were not selling at all.

Architecture Firm 40

Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 40

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. We must find our strengths, develop them with pride and share our knowledge with others.

Small Firm 40

Small Firm Architect Firms Contract 40

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.

Management 52

Management Construction Construction Architect 52

Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

I have had very limited exposure to the large firms, only work for 1 in my career and it was only for a year – I’m probably not the authority to explain why working at a large firm could be the best decision you’ve ever made in your life. This will continue from the next conceptual stages and beyond.

Architecture Firm 102

Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 102

EntreArchitect

APRIL 29, 2011

As residential architects specializing in additions and alterations, we had often suffered through the pain of negotiation and contract revision initiated by a client’s attorney. We developed our proposals to be clean, clear and straight-forward. I do not claim that they will protect you, your firm or your client.

Contract 40

Contract Architecture Insurance Clients 40

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. Forget about profit.

Architect 52

Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

The other fee-basis type projects are invoiced on a percentage of work completed, or the dollar value of a contract amount. Given that all we as design professionals have to sell is our time, establishing a strict time-tracking policy will result in more productive metrics and an enhancement of the firm’s profitability.

Management 52

Management Utilities Consulting Firms 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 28, 2013

It was the wife of a very well known developer from New York City. With enough work to keep Annmarie and I both busy for the next 12 months, Annmarie resigned from her position and I began to close out my contracts as a consultant. A New Name for a New Firm. Back and forth we went, scheme after scheme… with no contract.

Architecture Firm 52

Architecture Firm Firms Contract Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

At the end of the day contract administration is connecting with people. Develop processes that make teamwork easy. The post How to deliver your next project with fewer delays: We asked the experts appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Brad Augustine, Associate at Raimondo + Associates.

Project 52

Project Consulting Construction Construction 52

EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I apologize for the lack of development this post may seem to exhibit. 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. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Send a donation.

Architect 40

Architect Small Firm Contract Client 40

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. My firm has always included a standard 20% markup to expenses. Accounting. First, the obvious stuff.

Architect 52

Architect Contract Management Firms 52

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.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Architecture Firm Firms Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

If we understand this distinction, then perhaps we can begin to develop our ability to negotiate for Value-Based Compensation. The post Value Based Compensation for Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Refer to Maister’s article, Quality Work Doesn’t Mean Quality Service ).

Architect 52

Architect Clients Client Consulting 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

The total commitment of the firm’s upper management is the most critical component; however, there must also be a clear understanding by all members of the firm about how this system is developed, and the respective responsibility of each for its implementation and adherence. A Time Management Discipline.

Architect 40

Architect Management Firms Consulting 40

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?

Contractor 52

Contractor Insurance Management Construction 52

Life of an Architect

JULY 9, 2014

It was a small firm – I was the first employee hired – but from day one, I was going to client meetings, getting design ownership of projects, producing construction drawings … I literally got to do it all. Working at a small firm that did work around the country meant that my boss traveled quite a bit.

Architect 83

Architect Small Firm Firms Client 83

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While at Carnegie Melon University’s school of architecture in the early 90’s, Michael Gallin developed a passion for finding innovative solutions combining design and technology. Gallin founded his architecture firm just north of New York City in 1999. This information is available for refinement and reuse on our upcoming projects.

Architect 40

Architect Information Management Small Firm 40

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.

Architect 52

Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. We make thousands of decisions during the development of a typical architectural project. We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Perfection is impossible.

Insurance 40

Insurance Architect Professional Services Firms 40

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.

Project 52

Project Architecture Clients Client 52

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.

Management 52

Management Architect Firms Utilities 52

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. This means you pay according to your needs: if you’re a small firm with few people, projects, customers, … you’ll pay less.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Client Clients 52