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How the AIA’s New Custom Residential Agreements Help Custom Home Architects and Contractors

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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. Residential Specific Changes to the A110 and B110. Coordination of Documents.

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Do Small Firm Architects Need Professional Liability Insurance?

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We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Oh… by the way, our recent liability scare was caused by a residential project.

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7 Reasons Why Small Firm Architects Should NOT Abandon the AIA

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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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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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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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Do you use AIA Contract Documents? Let’s talk agreements…

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Fivecat Studio specializes in large residential additions and alterations, so we’re dealing with homeowners. Back when we used AIA Documents, we spent way too much time negotiating contracts (or waiting for our prospects to recover from their shock). The post Do you use AIA Contract Documents? How about you? Please share.

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Architectural Services: Focus on People Rather than Projects

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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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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 009 | Five Provisions for Your Architectural Services Agreement

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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.