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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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A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One)

EntreArchitect

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! – Much here relies upon the Government Definition of ‘Self-Employed!’ might also be required. Recently Laid-Off!

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Eight Independent Architects Taking the Lead

EntreArchitect

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. This August will mark my twentieth year in this profession. It is time we take the lead.

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The Architect’s Liability: Retaining Records and Documents

EntreArchitect

not the owner of a building) against a design professional or construction contractor is governed by a 3 year statute of limitations, and the cause of action does not accrue until the injury occurs. A cause of action based on a theory of simple negligence and brought by a third party (i.e., See Cubito v. Kriesburg, 419 N.Y.S.2d 2d 578 (N.Y.

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How To Budget Your Architecture Project Fee

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government agencies) where the client sets the fee by establishing a stipulated construction cost budget and a percentage of that budget to establish the architect’s fee. This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit.

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Introducing the CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions. I guess we are “extremely” involved because we contracted some of the work (demolition and excavation) out side of the contract with the builder. Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Architecture (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, this is Episode 229 and this week I’m speaking with an architect, writer, podcaster, and so much more. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.