EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. Estimate often. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme. Build rapport with the contractor. Tweet This! I’ve been doin’ this for 25 years.”

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Services such as Existing Conditions Surveys, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, 3-D Modeling, Illustration, Rendering and Estimating are all offered to our clients as additional services. Forget about profit.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

Yes and as I joined with UK Architects we continue to provide a fee estimate based on construction cost and estimated hourly output with some tasks, such as meetings, billed hourly. With contractor? O’Hara and Gerke were the contractors. How early are the contractors involved in your designs? If not, what is?

Permits 52

Permits Architect Contractor Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

We typically bill T&M, with an estimated cap which has a percent of construction cost adjustment. We bough the old house with permits based on a terrible, contractor prepared set of drawings, we were able to start work right away, but we changed everything so we were always behind. If not, what is? If yes, how were they resolved?

Construction 52

Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.” I would say.

Management 52

Management Construction Construction Architect 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2013

And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Contractors build them.”. During construction phase, as the architect, we meet weekly on site to review progress and observe the contractor’s workmanship. Architects design the project. We sure do.”

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Contractor Insurance Management Construction 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. Estimate often. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme. Build rapport with the contractor. Every meeting is followed up with written minutes.

Management 52

Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52