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

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

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

OCTOBER 20, 2013

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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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 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. Big things are happening here at Entrepreneur Architect.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

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”. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Systems allow us to be better architects.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. All payments for construction continue to be reviewed by our firm acting as architect and are paid directly from owner to contractor. The bid process is transparent and contractors are selected with full participation from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 16, 2007

Among many interesting comments, the question of legal agreements was raised and I wondered if the AIA offered a document for architects looking to partner. The document provides a choice between two methods of joint venture operation. To view synopses of all Contract Documents offered by the AIA, click here.

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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 do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Most of our clients are better able to perceive and appreciate the value of the “soft” items that might be provided in the project delivery process, more than the complexity of the services we include in our proposals and contracts. These “soft” items are called service.

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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! – Appointments with ‘Variable Hours’ will also determine the ‘Tenure of Employment.’ might also be required. Recently Laid-Off!

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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

JUNE 2, 2013

Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. All payments for construction continue to be reviewed by our firm acting as architect and are paid directly from owner to contractor. The bid process is transparent and contractors are selected with full participation from the owner.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2018

HINT: The first place to look for possible reductions in scope is to identify any vague contract language that is ‘open-ended’. In far too many contracts a client will not specify or limit these time-consuming activities. Step Four is the last step before such a meeting takes place.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

There are three types of financial statements that every accounting system should be able to develop for the firm principal(s) to review every month; they are: The Balance Sheet: This report indicates the current status, on a real-time basis, of a firm’s financial condition related to Assets, Liabilities and Equity.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

There are three types of financial statements that every accounting system should be able to develop for the firm principal(s) to review every month; they are: The Balance Sheet: This report indicates the current status, on a real-time basis, of a firm’s financial condition related to Assets, Liabilities and Equity.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

I send this document by email within days of our meeting. I then prepare a printed proposal package, which includes a firm-branded folder containing a cover letter, our proposal, a list of references, another business card and several project sheets. If they want to hire us, they’ll send us a check with a signed contract, right?

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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. Nothing on your hard disk.

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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. Often, the term ‘profit/loss’, is referred to as ‘profit & loss’.

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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

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 start any project at Fivecat Studio , we spend a day documenting the existing conditions of the project site. Systems allow us to be better architects.

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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. Ashley Gartland: .

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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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