EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

The other fee-basis type projects are invoiced on a percentage of work completed, or the dollar value of a contract amount. Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability (watch for an updated edition coming soon).

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Most of our clients are better able to perceive and appreciate the value of the “soft” items that might be provided in the project delivery process, more than the complexity of the services we include in our proposals and contracts. These “soft” items are called service. Just a thought to ponder.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

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. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. As an expert, you can offer e-books for sale.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

We practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. It is painful though to look at the books each year and see the cost of insurance at the top of the list. If such responsibility is established, the firm and its owner may be liable for correcting these damages. .

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners 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. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services. As an expert, you can offer e-books for sale.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. The successful delivery and completion of the project will require an effective delegation process to be in-place, as a firm-wide policy and procedure.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

After 10 years in the Pleasantville space, we’ve accumulated a room full of material samples, shelves of manufacturer binders, reference books, gadgets and goodies. Let’s talk… The post The Architect’s Liability: Retaining Records and Documents appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 8, 2016

You will start to sign more contracts and your boards will begin to stack up with exciting new projects. book and Gallop test to evaluate your own strengths and the strengths of your team. The post 17 Essential Elements of Successful Teams in Architecture appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I make an effort to consistently book two business development meetings with referral partners per week. For instance, we are reserving one membership spot for a large General Contracting firm. We are in talks with two large GC firms who are both known in the industry for championing collaboration.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

HINT: The first place to look for possible reductions in scope is to identify any vague contract language that is ‘open-ended’. In far too many contracts a client will not specify or limit these time-consuming activities. This is a guest post written by Steve L.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. This is a guest post written by Steve L. Suspects: Those proposals with less than a 50% chance.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus , an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. Backlog Volume: Represents the unbilled portion of existing contracts. Question: Have you developed a working Financial Management System for Architects at your firm?

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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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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

If you haven’t read Dale Carnegie’s iconic book, “ How To Win Friends and Influence People ” ( AL ), buy it now and read it tomorrow. It was the first business book I ever read and it is still one of my top 10 favorites. If they want to hire us, they’ll send us a check with a signed contract, right?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, this is Episode 229 and this week I’m speaking with an architect, writer, podcaster, and so much more. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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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. I wear a lot of different hats.

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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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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions. I guess we are “extremely” involved because we contracted some of the work (demolition and excavation) out side of the contract with the builder. Well-acquainted with the Francis Ching book.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

I have had very limited exposure to the large firms, only work for 1 in my career and it was only for a year – I’m probably not the authority to explain why working at a large firm could be the best decision you’ve ever made in your life. This will continue from the next conceptual stages and beyond.

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