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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here”. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Estimate often.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

The personal emotion, attachment and dedication that each project receives is unequaled in any other profession.The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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Every Architecture Project Has Four Corners

EntreArchitect

Estimated Cost of Construction. Are our documents consistent with client (and our) expectations? Publish the schedule so it coincides with key project milestone activities, such as at the end of a phase end or when the most current cost estimate is released. Work with your cost estimator to make this happen.

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New Year. New Budget.

EntreArchitect

Exercises offered to members following the training session allowed us to absorb the strategies and helped prepare systems for our own firms. Rena’s presentation is recorded and her training documents are available to members of EntreArchitect Academy. Our budget will allow us to estimate our revenue and expenses for the year.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. Construction Services.

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The Future of Architecture: Is Design for Freedom the Industry’s Next Paradigm Shift?

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In addition to comprehensive information about more than a dozen materials that are ubiquitous in construction and are most at-risk of forced labor, the document also contains relevant certifications and standards related to ethical materials choices, a supplier questionnaire and sample specifications.

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Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management

EntreArchitect

Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Estimate often. When we present our Schematic Designs we prepare rough, cost per square foot, cost estimates attached to each scheme. When we are listening carefully, people will tell us what we need to know. Don’t give your services away.