EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals. Grow your influence online.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Prospects won’t understand the value your firm provides unless you communicate it.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. Firm Address. With contractor? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

Firm Address. We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With contractor? We did do a tremendous amount of pre-design information gathering on the client’s lifestyles, needs, and wishes… as well as extensive site analysis and feasibility. Small, high end residential firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

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. Next week I will share Part 3 of How I Started My Own Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

Operations are just what we have to do on the side to run a firm. We accept the fact that the main tool we use to run our firms is piles of spreadsheets scattered across our folders. Every firm in the architecture industry depends on a variation of spreadsheets. Design is what we do as architects. It’s not mind-blowing.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Firm Address. Not just as a way to get people to the property, but also to allow our followers an opportunity to see our work in person and meet with us in an informal, party setting. We were 50/50 equity partners in the project with the General Contractor. With contractor? Project Name. Canal House. Project Location.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. Listen carefully.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

However, in other locations, ‘Informal Casual Employment’ is still the norm. Clients’ advertise Work and ‘Contractors’ bid for it, in terms of Capability and Price. Rates to ‘Contractors’ can be very low indeed. Appointments with ‘Variable Hours’ will also determine the ‘Tenure of Employment.’ might also be required.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

To find out how to make construction administration efficient and fast we spoke to the industry experts, including our Part3 Co-Founder Jess Luczycki, who is a Construction Administration Manager and General Contractor. A major cause of tension during construction is derived from working with out-of-date information or data.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Since we launched our firm in 1999, most every prospective client I meet asks if Fivecat Studio offers construction services. must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 1, 2020

Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders. ? All the information you provided in your application and in all supporting documents and forms is true and accurate. Who can apply? How large can my loan be?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Since we launched our firm in 1999, most every prospective client I meet asks if Fivecat Studio offers construction services. must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2013

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. You may be surprised by what they offer for the sole proprietor and small architecture firm. – Mark. Speak your mind.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Following these comments is a guest post; originally published in the AIA Trust educational booklet, Making The Transition To Running Your Own Firm. We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. If your firm is practicing without insurance, you should reconsider your decision.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Check out their Kickstarter campaign for more information. But welcoming a contractor or engineer that I’m counting on for high-level referrals into my house does not portray the kind of professionalism I’m going for. Really I was renting a small conference room from a larger engineering firm. Coworking for Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 22, 2018

If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. And so I googled, I think I literally googled “Shanghai architecture firms” and applied to the first applied to the first few search results that popped up.

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

Set Up and Use Your Linkedin Profile to Find, Attract, and Connect with Your Ideal Architecture Firm Clients Archmark's Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide to Perfecting Your Linkedin Profile. Don’t worry, my contractor can figure it out.” Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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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. This episode of EntreArchitect podcast is supported by our platform sponsors, ARCAT, the online resource, delivering quality building material information, cad details, then specifications and much more ARCAT.com.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. The firm I worked with (which happens to be the exact same one where I work now) was a start-up … I was the company’s first employee. is a very good thing.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

The suite includes A110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Custom Residential Project , and B110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Custom Residential Project. The A110-2021 was developed from the A104-2017, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas. I’m currently enrolled in the 2 + 4 Bachelor of Architecture Program and working full-time at an architecture firm. Modern design is timeless and; therefore, clearly the best.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 7, 2016

An Email Management System for Architecture Firms. So Evernote is the first place I turned when I developed an email management system for architecture firms. The email is from the contractor and it includes an RFI (Request for Information) for the kitchen. Now only the most important messages arrive ready for processing.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Today the contractor is starting the process of drilling 56 piers on site. Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions. This particular client will be acting as a co-contractor on the project along with another contractor in an effort to reduce some of the construction costs.

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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? Mark: 00:21. Mark: 00:38. Mark: 01:14.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

Sometimes I think I missed my calling as a contractor. Since the vast majority of my career has been spent in small firms, I tend to create redlines that are more narrative and collaborative in their nature. I have never worked construction and it is one of the biggest regrets I have from my formative years.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm , I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. I never informed Dick of my decision, so this was all on me. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

The Definitive Architecture Firm Marketing Guide. Attract Better Architecture Clients & Projects with Your LinkedIn Profile Part 1: The Definitive Guide to Architecture Firm Marketing on LinkedIn Have your clients or prospects ever made any of the following statements?: “We Don’t worry, my contractor can figure it out.”

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EntreArchitect

MAY 29, 2018

If you don’t know how, 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. It’s simple to do. Hello, my name is Mark R. So go check that out.

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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. ARCAT, the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM specifications and much more at ARCAT.com. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management system since we launched in 1999. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

The acronym stands for “Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom.” Valuable data that serves a purpose is used as information, which is more structured than data, thus supporting the decision-making process. Perhaps this is because a lot of time in our career is spent handling unusable data and not valuable information.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. Like I said in the beginning, how your drawings look is a reflection of the culture of a firm.

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