EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

Gehrys team would involve contractors and fabricators early in the process, often training them on specialized software like CATIA, so they could participate in shaping the design and solving construction challenges in real-time. For small firm architects, this approach is a compelling case study in sustainable business growth.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2020

As small firm architecture business owners, many of us may benefit from this historic legislation. Typically, self-employed people, freelancers, and contractors can’t apply for unemployment. Additional COVID-19 information and resources for small firm architects. The federal government has approved the $2.2

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

When we listen carefully throughout the project, our clients and contractors will guide us to success. After a few tweaks and revisions, they pick a scheme and we recommend that a general contractor prepare an independent third-party cost estimate, which is typically based on market prices and is more accurate than our rough numbers.

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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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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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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

APRIL 6, 2015

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. I will publish a more thorough post on this topic in the future, but the basic difference is in the agreements between the owner and the multiple contractors. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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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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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

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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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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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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Life of an Architect

APRIL 21, 2025

Source: [link] In reflecting on my career, Ive come to realize that the size of the firm you work for can shape the skills you develop, especially early in your career. jump to 11:58 Start small if you plan to go solo. You're more involved with every aspect of a project, and that experience helps you build your confidence.

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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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Architizer

JULY 25, 2024

In parallel, 3D printing technology is also democratizing manufacturing by allowing small firms and individuals to participate in their own custom components.

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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

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

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

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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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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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

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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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

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

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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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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