EntreArchitect

MAY 10, 2016

We may have done everything right and find ourselves at the point where, to make this new relationship official, we need a signed legal document. We need a contract. These five rules will help you develop a owner / architect agreement document package that will serve and protect you (and your client), without scaring them away.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. They want to be fully informed and up-to-date throughout the process. With so many roles and responsibilities as a small firm architect, how might we ensure that our clients’ expectations are well managed? Our clients don’t like surprises.

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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.

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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

Before making the leap to start his practice, I had the pleasure of working with him at the firm where I’m currently employed and he taught me a lot about putting together a set of simple and concise construction documents. The basic goal of a contract is to set expectations, build relationships, be fair, and protect your interests.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

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. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. Purchasing and Delivery.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2012

The personal emotion, attachment and dedication that each project receives is unequaled in any other profession.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. We deserve to earn more.

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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. A New Name for a New Firm. Back and forth we went, scheme after scheme… with no contract. No response.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

Dependent upon Territory, Legal Advice in terms of Contracts, etc., However, in other locations, ‘Informal Casual Employment’ is still the norm. It should also be understood, that ‘Zero Hour Contracts’ (Unguaranteed Hours) will limit your potential Candidate Catchment! – might also be required. Recently Laid-Off!

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

Let’s take the example of Basecamp , a very generic online project management software, also suitable for architects to follow up your construction projects with your staff, share information, data, to-do’s, documents and so much more. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. Pricing models.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

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. 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.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

In order to generate reliable metrics, you first have to implement a system to compile reliable financial data in an organized and recognized way, and then implement a regular process to review, analyze, and act on that information. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. That system is the P2P Format.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In order to generate reliable metrics, you first have to implement a system to compile reliable financial data in an organized and recognized way, and then implement a regular process to review, analyze, and act on that information. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. That system is the P2P Format.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

I collect their contact information, including home, office and mobile telephone numbers, email addresses, postal address of the potential project and the year the home was built. If this meeting goes well and the project is appropriate for my firm, I offer to prepare a written fee proposal. Then, Follow Up Again.

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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. What is one thing that a small firm architect can do today to build a better business for tomorrow? My name is Mark R.

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