EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2014

I know this as fact, because I track my firm’s Prospect to Project Ratio. Every year since Annmarie and I launched the firm in 1999, we’ve had a full workload. Below are two charts that present data collected throughout the history of our small firm architecture studio. The bottom was 2008. Prospects and Projects.

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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. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Many firms, in order to keep clients happy, will provide additional services for free.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. Making Money is Good.

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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 Contract Documents.

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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. 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 6, 2018

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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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.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

We need a contract. Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. More than a decade ago, I wrote an owner / architect agreement package for my own small firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2024

Though their steady advance into the digitalization era is admirable, it also begs the question: why are the nation’s smaller construction firms being left behind when it comes to technology adoption? Small construction firms make up the bulk of the U.S. More than half of U.S.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 5, 2016

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

Firm Address. Our firm built the Atlas Tiny House project with our own money. The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. This was design-build, all done by our firm. We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 27, 2011

Back when we used AIA Documents, we spent way too much time negotiating contracts (or waiting for our prospects to recover from their shock). The post Do you use AIA Contract Documents? Let’s talk agreements… appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. How about you? Please share.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market. Contract Drafting Process. photo by Brian Jackson for Adobe Stock. Based in Washington, D.C.,

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 2, 2014

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

Dependent upon Territory, Legal Advice in terms of Contracts, etc., It should also be understood, that ‘Zero Hour Contracts’ (Unguaranteed Hours) will limit your potential Candidate Catchment! – Appointments with ‘Variable Hours’ will also determine the ‘Tenure of Employment.’ might also be required. Recently Laid-Off!

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. The job of a small firm architect, whether working with residential or small commercial clients, is to lead them through an experience.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2013

Ken leads the team developing AIA Contract Documents; the most respected collection of agreements for the construction industry. 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. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 22, 2019

June Jewell, a professional colleague of mine, has written an excellent book, Find the Lost Dollars: 6 Steps to Increasing Profits in Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Firms , that encourages firm leaders to enhance the best practices of their firm and with it, the profitability of every project.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 10, 2016

We need a contract. Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. More than a decade ago, I wrote an owner / architect agreement package for my own small firm.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 5, 2015

One of the keys to success for small firm architects is client satisfaction. With so many roles and responsibilities as a small firm architect, how might we ensure that our clients’ expectations are well managed? Keep the client happy throughout the project and that happy client will lead you to more happy clients.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 8, 2018

For clarity, the term, Financial Management , refers to the accrual-basis accounting process of a professional design firm. The other fee-basis type projects are invoiced on a percentage of work completed, or the dollar value of a contract amount. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / KieferPix.

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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

JUNE 30, 2013

Many small firm architects and sole proprietors have declared Repositioning a failure before it has even begun. We’ll decide to learn what we need to know to make our own small firm successful, then teach others to do the same. This August will mark my twentieth year in this profession. It is time we take the lead.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Fivecat Studio is a full service firm. Contracts with each trade contractor are prepared and signed directly between owner and contractor. All payments for construction continue to be reviewed by our firm acting as architect and are paid directly from owner to contractor. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Rido.

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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

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Putting it into Practice. The day-to-day things that really need to happen in your small firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 14, 2018

This method is applied to ensure that, if selected, the Firm has an opportunity to earn the minimum 20% Net Profit. It might seem that with the client setting the parameters for the architect’s fee that the Firm has few, if any options, to be able to negotiate what has been offered. To a degree that is true, but not completely.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 29, 2011

As residential architects specializing in additions and alterations, we had often suffered through the pain of negotiation and contract revision initiated by a client’s attorney. I do not claim that they will protect you, your firm or your client. By downloading the documents linked above, you are agreeing that Mark R.

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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 practice under legal contracts requiring us to meet very high standards and provide services putting us at risk. Have you experienced a situation where your policy saved your firm?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2016

To learn more about Steve, his firm Management Consulting Services or to dive deeper into the subject that Steve is sharing with us here at EntreArchitect , visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Nevertheless, in order to run a successful and profitable operation, the firm leader (owner/managing partner/P-I-C, etc.)

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2017

To learn more about Steve, his firm Management Consulting Services or to dive deeper into the subject that Steve is sharing with us here at EntreArchitect, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. A good financial management system enables you to measure the financial performance of your firm. Time Tracking.

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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.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2021

At the end of the day contract administration is connecting with people. The post How to deliver your next project with fewer delays: We asked the experts appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. You can reach Jack by email at jack@part3.ca.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Gallin founded his architecture firm just north of New York City in 1999. He recently merged his practice with another firm, forming Gallin Beeler Design Studio. He thought that his firm’s project information and specifications should be stored in a single searchable database.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. Since your data is “in the cloud” and not on your own computer, a stolen laptop doesn’t mean you just lost all of your signed contracts and deals. Everything a Small Firm Architect Should Be Looking For. Let me tell you a little secret.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

In the wake of the storm, we have already scheduled three interviews and signed contracts for one major project, all directly related to storm damage. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. As our region begins to recover from the hurricane, there will be many homes in need of repair.

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