EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After earning degrees in architecture from the University of Kentucky and the University of Pennsylvania, she navigated various roles, including as an owner’s representative and a director of marketing for architecture firms. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), 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. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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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.” Are You Marketing Your Architecture Firm In Too Small of a Pond?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 7, 2016

An Email Management System for Architecture Firms. A question I am often asked by members of EntreArchitect Academy is, “How do you manage the many email messages for your architecture projects? So Evernote is the first place I turned when I developed an email management system for architecture firms.

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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

JULY 5, 2016

Clients’ advertise Work and ‘Contractors’ bid for it, in terms of Capability and Price. Rates to ‘Contractors’ can be very low indeed. The post A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One) appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

So I thought I would put together an architectural job “starter kit” of all the things you should be paying attention to if you’re planning on getting a job at an architectural office. My experience demands that I champion the advantages of working in a small firm, it’s what I know and love.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Thursday, October 16th starts the Business of Architecture Summit presented by my friend Enoch Sears over at BusinessofArchitecture.com. Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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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. Why do so many architecture firm websites fail?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 27, 2018

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?”. It’s a simple way for any small firm architect to get started developing SOPs for their own firm.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

"Recruitment of architectural staff has been made more difficult as EU staff have vanished and there are not enough UK-trained architects with relevant skills seeking work," said Sarah Wigglesworth Architects. It is even harder for small firms to compete on salaries." "One Salaries have risen.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

1 – Starting at the academic level, the architecture schools’ curriculum of the 21st century need to include collaboration with contractors, developers and business owners. 2 – After graduation, the newly minted architectural intern should enter a dedicated network of architecture firms. No exceptions.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.”. At Fivecat Studio, my residential architecture firm, we provide Construction Administration on every project. 2) We confirm that the contractor is executing the project as per the design and specifications.

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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?”. Question: Which missing system is most needed at your architecture firm?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

But we still send this 88% error to the contractor, which creates millions of dollars in change orders down the line. There’s been some software that attempts to create platforms for all professional service firms including architects, engineers, accountants, and lawyers. In fact, 88% of spreadsheets contain errors. That’s terrible.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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

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. I published a more thorough article about CM Services here , but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York. I worked very closely with the senior partner at the time, Dick Kaeyer.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 11, 2017

Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. 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

MARCH 3, 2013

You may be surprised by what they offer for the sole proprietor and small architecture firm. For small project practitioners, using a document tailored specifically to the requirements of the project is of utmost importance. Take a few minutes to look at what’s happening at AIA Contract Documents. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2013

Once they saw the final drawings, they decided the contractor could handle it without my involvement.” Here’s how we do it: We present Fivecat Studio as a “full service” architecture firm; from helping them organize their initial ideas for the project, all the way through to the end of construction.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. 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.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 19, 2015

My mission here at EntreArchitect is to inspire your everyday success and help you grow a healthy profitable firm. This week I am sharing my 12 Rules for Hiring a Powerful Team for your architecture firm. You may be better off working with an independent contractor. I share my success and failures every week.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While at Carnegie Melon University’s school of architecture in the early 90’s, Michael Gallin developed a passion for finding innovative solutions combining design and technology. Although his primary interest has always been architecture, computer technology has been a close second.

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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. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. The post White Windows [Archive] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur 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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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 14, 2012

My residential architecture firm designs, builds and renovates homes for high-earning individuals living in Westchester County, NY, one of the nation’s wealthiest regions. The success of our firm depends on these people having the income and confidence to invest in their properties. How is YOUR micro-economy?

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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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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

EntreArchitect.com/freecourse , download it right now, we’ll teach you how to build a thriving, profitable small business for your architecture firm. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Go do it now.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2021

With five years of work behind us, our firm had just been getting its sea legs when the crisis hit. Finding a full-time job at a big architecture firm was one possible path. He is also a member of the Forum for Urban Design, the Architectural League and the Van Alen Institute. Would I ever get that momentum back?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 19, 2014

In 2007, with the current economic storm heading our way, my firm expanded services to include Interior Design and Construction Management Services. Fees, once paid to outside designers and contractors, are now earned by our firm. This change in offerings allowed us to increase potential revenue with every project. about profit?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2012

In 2007, with the current economic storm heading our way, my firm expanded services to include Interior Design and Construction Management Services. Fees, once paid to outside designers and contractors, are now earned by our firm. This change in offerings allowed us to increase potential revenue with every project.

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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.

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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 Sorry, but it’s true.

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