SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

It is increasingly common for the BIM model to be controlled by the contractor, and other roles subsumed beneath it, that of architects included.” According to McKay, architects can’t be the “traffic controllers” because we typically lack the requisite engineering, construction, and management knowledge.

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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Contract Architecture Firm Firms Government 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Under the long-delayed "crowdfunding” regulations, small firms could sell shares through online "portals," where thousands of investors could pore over the business plans of small companies and choose promising investments. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

Real Estate 87

Real Estate Finances Small Firm Regulation 87

EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. If our business systems failed and the firm was required to defend itself without a policy, we certainly would have been crushed by the costs involved in such a legal action.

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Insurance Small Firm Firms Architect 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

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. So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2016

For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. If scheduled well in advance, communicated well throughout our our firms and project teams, and expectations are well managed before, during and after, shutting down for a week or two is not impossible. Your contractors need to know.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Management 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.”. Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Today, we invite about 10% of our clients to have their projects be built using our Architect-Led Construction Management Services.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

During good times and bad, the dangers threatening our firms not only come from outside pressures but literally from inside our heads. Six Ways To Earn More Profit As A Small Firm Architect. Here are six approaches to earning more profit as a small firm architect: 1. So what can we do? Cut your expenses.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 12, 2016

Marica finds inspiration by surrounding herself with creative people, collaborating with her clients, and forging strong working relationships with her contractors. In this article Marica shares her recent experience with building a new team for her small firm and how she is being intentional about the culture in which they work.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: . My name is Mark R.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1. I loved it!

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Contract 40

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

The suite includes A110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Custom Residential Project , and B110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Custom Residential Project. The A110-2021 was developed from the A104-2017, Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor.

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Contractor Residential Contract Schematic Design 59

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. Where are their favorite places?

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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? Searching through thousands of messages in our email inbox is NOT an email management system. Automating Email Management.

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Architecture Firm Management Firms Development 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.”. Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Today, about 10% of our projects are built using our Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Architects design the project.

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Contractor Insurance Management Construction 52

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.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Project Architecture Client 52

Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. The rest of the summer was as unpredictable, challenging, and rewarding as that first day.

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Architecture Small Firm Firms Students 106

Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. What exactly was it about me that warranted him telling me that I would make a great contractor? …… it was because I’m good at yelling at people.

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Architect Contractor Construction Construction 108

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? Are you using project management software to manage your projects? Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? Email, phone calls with clients and contractor. But we do work closely with our contractors. Project Name.

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Small Firm Contractor Clients Client 52

EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . How can sole practitioner architects keep up with other firms which are able to leverage more ‘people-power’? Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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Small Firm Building Firms Manufacturing 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Are you using project management software to manage your projects? We use ArchiOffice/Core in the office, and Procore as a construction management tool. If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Vectorworks.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

We were 50/50 equity partners in the project with the General Contractor. With contractor? Are you using project management software to manage your projects? We had complete control over the design of the project with input from the General Contractor and 50/50 partner of the development. If not, what is?

Mining 52

Mining Housing Contractor Permits 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? Are you using project management software to manage your projects? Click here to learn how. Project Name.

Space 52

Space Permits Small Firm Schematic Design 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? Are you using project management software to manage your projects? Click here to learn how. Vectorworks.

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Construction Construction Permits Small Firm 52

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Weekly job site meetings are really important to the flow of a successfully managed project. Today was about making sure that our cost assumptions on size, scope, sequence, and process where correct, so we presented our very early design development drawings to a contractor (who is part of this church’s congregation).

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Architect Sketching Small Firm Client 106

EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

With contractor? We work in Dropbox during design, and created a Dropbox folder shared among the design team, contractor, and clients for construction administration… but found it more effective to email information and documents rather than place them in the shared folder. AutoCAD LT and Sketchup. Among team? With clients?

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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?”. Modifications should be managed, reviewed and approved by a manager or firm leader.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Architect Firms Management 52

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?”. Modifications should be managed, reviewed and approved by a manager or firm leader.

Architect 52

Architect Small Firm Firms Management 52

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. During the recession, our staff at Fivecat Studio shrunk to one project manager.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Recruitment Foundation Management 52

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. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Manage your client’s expectations.

Windows 52

Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a small firm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them.

Architect 111

Architect Photoshop Contractor Firms 111

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services. If we feel that the project and the client are compatible, we offer Construction Management Services as an Advisor, not as Constructor.

Architect 52

Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

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. So, in 2007 we stopped saying no and launched our Construction Management Services.

Architect 52

Architect Clients Client Insurance 52

EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2021

Practice operations should be so easy, so intuitive, so optimized to fit your needs, that it should minimize the time you need to spend managing a project so you can get back to doing what you love and what you do best. We accept the fact that the main tool we use to run our firms is piles of spreadsheets scattered across our folders.

Management 52

Management Technology Technology Firms 52

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. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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