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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Services such as Existing Conditions Surveys, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, 3-D Modeling, Illustration, Rendering and Estimating are all offered to our clients as additional services. Forget about profit.

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Behind The Design 005: River House by H. Sloane Mayor of UK Architects

EntreArchitect

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?

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Behind the Design 002:HillHouse by Zack / de VitoArchitecture + Construction

EntreArchitect

We typically bill T&M, with an estimated cap which has a percent of construction cost adjustment. We bough the old house with permits based on a terrible, contractor prepared set of drawings, we were able to start work right away, but we changed everything so we were always behind. If not, what is? If yes, how were they resolved?

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Architect-Led Construction Management Services

EntreArchitect

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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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. Estimate often. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme. Build rapport with the contractor. Tweet This! I’ve been doin’ this for 25 years.”

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How To More Than Double Your Fee

EntreArchitect

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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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Services such as Existing Conditions Surveys, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, 3-D Modeling, Illustration, Rendering and Estimating are all offered to our clients as additional services. Forget about profit.