Contractor Development Estimating Small Firm 
EntreArchitect
JULY 18, 2017
Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Estimate often. Tweet This!
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.
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EntreArchitect
JULY 19, 2018
Yes and as I joined with UK Architects we continue to provide a fee estimate based on construction cost and estimated hourly output with some tasks, such as meetings, billed hourly. With contractor? O’Hara and Gerke were the contractors. How early are the contractors involved in your designs? If not, what is?
EntreArchitect
JUNE 28, 2018
If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? It was a development. Do you have a regular business development process (pipeline) that you use to acquire the leads for the next project? As a development the design fee was “at cost” Is that your preferred fee structure?
EntreArchitect
AUGUST 8, 2017
And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.” I would say.
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.
EntreArchitect
JUNE 2, 2013
And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.”
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