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

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. Your staff needs to know.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted 5-0 to propose rules aimed at letting startups tap large numbers of ordinary investors for small amounts of capital. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

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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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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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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.” The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms.

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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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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

from Poona (pune), India, India, Le Corbusier- the planner of Chandigarh (43554585864) , CC BY 2.0 In fact, a 2020 AIA data has revealed that of the approximately 19,000 AIA member-owned architecture firms in 2019, over a quarter were sole practitioners, and 60% had fewer than five employees on their payroll.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While most architects are adept at managing the immediate response to stress (such as an urgent email from a contractor), they rarely close the loop by signaling to their bodies that the stressor has passed. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action.

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Portland Architecture

JUNE 13, 2023

For me, like many, Gradient provided an introduction to the work Linden, Brown, which is the latest in a succession of award-winning local small firms founded by architects formerly with Portland’s Allied Works (including Waechter Architecture, Lever Architecture, and Beebe Skidmore).

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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

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. We have a small office of 2-3 people, including the owner. With contractor? Contractors are never involved in the designs.

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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.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

With contractor? O’Hara and Gerke were the contractors. How early are the contractors involved in your designs? We had a contractor involved very early in the design to provide budget guidance. Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Vectorworks and Sketchup. Among team?

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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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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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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Find out tomorrow (Friday, October 16) when Mark gives us a deep dive into all the digital tools he uses to boost productivity, manage files, and coordinate staff and contractor resources.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2018

With contractor? We also hired Josh into our firm because he has construction experience. 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. Which communication tools did you use?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

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 development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 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? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? We bounce off several contractors in SD.

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BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2024

Advanced Construction Technology isn’t Just for Large EPCs 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/07/2024 - 15:10 Digitalization Puts Small Contractors at a Competitive Advantage, Too The wave of digitization washing over global industries is now advancing — albeit slowly — over the construction industry, too. More than half of U.S.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 23, 2014

We not only have the opportunity to work on something that is alien to a small firm like MMA, we also find ourselves collaborating with sculptors, interior designers, and contractors across the globe. The unique nature of this project is certainly an exciting venture.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

We were 50/50 equity partners in the project with the General Contractor. With contractor? We had complete control over the design of the project with input from the General Contractor and 50/50 partner of the development. If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? If not, what is? Among team?

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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? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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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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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It’s not too often that these projects stop evolving at the end of the construction document phase – and being around to make sure that the contractor has the answers they needs – when they need them – and we can make sure that the design vision is able to be carried through into the finished project.

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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.

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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? Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Click here to learn how. Project Name.

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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

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. LEED AP BD+C.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. Division: Practical Construction Experience appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Should practical construction experience be required for the registration of today’s architect?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 16, 2018

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Before I was registered as a New York State architect, I worked as a carpenter and mason during summers and school breaks. and boy, did I?).

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

It is even harder for small firms to compete on salaries." "One Our contractors quite often mention that skilled labour is in shorter supply, which leads to less quality on site and higher prices for labour." Salaries have risen.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2014

We send it to our family, and friends, neighbors, contractors and clients. The post Wishing You Peace, Love and Happiness appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. That’s not so unique. That may be true, but for us here at Fivecat Studio, the annual Fivecat Christmas card is something very special.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 1, 2016

How to Lead a Team as a Small Firm Architect. Throughout the month of March, each post here on the blog, each episode at the podcast , at the newsletter and out on social media , we will be sharing content about what it takes to be a great leader as a small firm architect. As Entrepreneur Architects, we are all leaders.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 10, 2007

Jonathan Segal : Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. The post Jonathan Segal: Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal. No clients. No partners.

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