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

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.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.”. We spend months preparing a design, working our way through three levels of increasingly detailed development and documenting exactly how a structure is to be constructed. Most think they do not need it and refuse it when offered.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. Reading architectural drawings as a tradesman and executing each detail as documented, reinforced the importance of clear concise construction documents. photo credit: justinbaeder via photopin cc. The post The 8th A.R.E.

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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

JUNE 3, 2015

If you are a licensed architect creating architectural documents for your projects, you might want to listen to that podcast and read this article. It just might save your projects, your firm and your livelihood. It may simultaneously help your client to obtain a better house and assist the contractor in doing a better job.

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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”. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Listen carefully.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2018

I’d like to think I am one of those rare unicorns that sketches during both design and construction … maybe it’s more of a small-firm type thing where I am required to work on my projects from beginning to end. and now I can just send them a link to this post).

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2013

Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.” We spend months preparing a design, working our way through three levels of increasingly detailed development and documenting exactly how a structure is to be constructed. 5) We review shop drawings and submittals.

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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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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

MARCH 3, 2010

I did not endorse the original document distributed last month, but the changes released today have improved the document enough to where I am comfortable supporting its basic premise. I do not support the entire document. As a small business owner, my top concerns are over-regulation and over-taxation.

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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. The latest documents have already been vetted for custom residential and will need fewer edits.

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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 21, 2013

The Construction Documents Company was in business. With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms. We had started our own architecture firm. It worked beautifully.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean.

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2009

At Fivecat Studio , our process of delivering architectural services includes a very highly developed set of construction documents. Our intent is to obtain very competitive bids from general contractors, minimize change orders and reduce construction time by eliminating delays caused by slow or incomplete decisions. Please share.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 11, 2017

Every summer since my senior year in high school I worked on construction sites, learning the trade up close and studying the psychology of the architect/contractor relationship. I knew well from my carpenter God father that contractors did not appreciate or respect the skills and talents of the architects with whom they worked.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

If not fully applicable to Architects or the Studio Team, it might well be worthwhile for Administration, and Back Office activities such as Document Control, Bookkeeping and Monthly Payroll. Clients’ advertise Work and ‘Contractors’ bid for it, in terms of Capability and Price. Rates to ‘Contractors’ can be very low indeed.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a small firm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them. Contribute Look for ways to help out the firm; don’t wait to be asked to contribute. i learned so much from the contractors this way!

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EntreArchitect

MAY 9, 2017

Every week, throughout the EntreArchitect Community, I hear or read questions from small firm architects struggling to find the success they seek. “How can I get my employees or contractors to do what I want them to do?”. What is the purpose and scope of this document? “How can I find the work I want?”.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Every summer since my senior year in high school I worked on construction sites, learning the trade up close and studying the psychology of the architect/contractor relationship. I knew well from my carpenter God father that contractors did not appreciate or respect the skills and talents of the architects with whom they worked.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 5, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work that you love. Hello, my name is Mark R.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 7, 2016

We were already managing most of our project documents using Evernote, so the next step was obvious. The email is from the contractor and it includes an RFI (Request for Information) for the kitchen. Your subject line may look like this: Question about the kitchen sink @16-034 Email #contractor #RFI #kitchen. Amazing, right?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 1, 2014

David has generously shared his own system for preparing the ultimate set of construction documents. You may learn more about David and his firm at his website. I’d like to share my methods with the group in the interest of making us all stronger in a critical skill; Construction Document production. Step 4: Scheduling.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2021

This can typically be conveyed in one single-page document – either as a narrative or through drawings – and typically takes less than 10 minutes to coordinate with the architect, but it sets the stage for the entire project and virtually every design decision we make moving forward.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and this is the podcast dedicated to a successful life as a small firm entrepreneur architect. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? And then document throughout.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. Before we start any project at Fivecat Studio , we spend a day documenting the existing conditions of the project site.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. What exactly was it about me that warranted him telling me that I would make a great contractor? …… it was because I’m good at yelling at people.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses. Start Transcript.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It’s not too often that these projects stop evolving at the end of the construction document phase – and being around to make sure that the contractor has the answers they needs – when they need them – and we can make sure that the design vision is able to be carried through into the finished project.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting, more time doing the work that you love.

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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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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

This is the project that I will be featuring as we go through the design, construction document, and construction process. It all pays off at the end, of course, because of the information that is already embedded in the model by the time one generates the 2D permit and construction documents.

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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.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I take a great deal of pride in how my drawings look and this it isn’t just me patting myself on the back, this is due to the feedback I have received from contractors and clients on how easy my drawings are to read and to navigate. Do you think color has a place in construction documents? This is because of order of operations.

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