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.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Tired of watching our best projects be built by others and frustrated by the fact that the contractor earns significantly more money on each project than the architect, I developed an additional proposal and a new integrated process of construction. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Rido.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

Once that connection is clear to you, both your skill and interest in financial management will grow and your firm’s operations will, if you follow all of the lessons you receive, be enhanced. Question: Have you developed a working Financial Management System for Architects at your firm? Mattox, FAIA (retired).

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Once that connection is clear to you, both your skill and interest in financial management will grow and your firm’s operations will, if you follow all of the lessons you receive, be enhanced. Question: What is your biggest struggle with developing your system for Financial Management for Architects? Mattox, FAIA (retired).

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Architizer

APRIL 7, 2022

Recognizing the lack of awareness in the architectural profession, Patricia Saldaña Natke of UrbanWorks developed a new aspect to the syllabus for her 4th year studio class at IIT. In it, she asked her students to attempt to trace the supply chain of 11 standard building materials.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 13, 2015

For these other project hours, the firm’s billings are usually based on a percent complete of the total (fixed or lump-sum) fee, or as a percentage of the cost of construction. Six (6) Steps for Developing the Annual Profit Plan. Sample Annual Profit Plan – Utilization Rate Development. 1664/2080 = 80%) or, b.)

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

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. While our clients shop, we develop the design. Forget about profit.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

In my previous article , I made the strong case as to why your small firm needs to think like a business and not just like an architect. I’m going to share with you how to develop the simplest, most bare-boned version of a Profit Plan that is helpful to any small or emerging firm. Why a profit plan?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

Tired of watching our best projects be built by others and frustrated by the fact that the contractor earns significantly more money on each project than the architect, I developed an additional proposal and a new integrated process of construction. Do you think it benefits an architect to get more directly involved during construction?

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Develop a strategic plan for your business.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

Following an approval of Schematic Design, we move into Design Development and again we play the game. Estimate high for cost and time and your clients will always be happy at the end… when it matters most. Then we get started and prepare our designs. Provide Them with the Tools They Need. Tell Them When You Are Being Amazing.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It’s a pattern that has developed over the years since I have a kid and my wife and I have an arrangement where she drops my daughter off at school in the morning and I take care of the evening pickups. I have selected Tuesday, November 25th as my day to portray. As the links get sent to me, I will come back and add them to the list.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

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. Listen carefully.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better busines as a small firm entrepreneur architect.

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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

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. As an architect, I frequently interact with contractors and owners, and have seen certain cases where the actual construction costs exceeded preliminary project estimates particularly when scope of work increased while work was underway.

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