Archinect

JULY 12, 2024

"Construction costs are exceeding even the most pragmatic estimate," the owner of a large Seattle-based architecture firm shared in our survey. Another small-firm owner in New York City said: "Construction costs are so high that they quickly outstrip the value of a project."

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Archinect

JULY 12, 2024

"Construction costs are exceeding even the most pragmatic estimate," the owner of a large Seattle-based architecture firm shared in our survey. Another small-firm owner in New York City said: "Construction costs are so high that they quickly outstrip the value of a project."

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The story of growing Kohn Pedersen Fox from 3 partners to an international architecture firm of 700+. That talk motivated me to focus on business fundamentals when launching my own architecture firm, which then led to the creation of The EntreArchitect Community and a global impact on the architecture profession for small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2021

And you probably wouldn’t know that a bookkeeper who specializes in small architecture firms can also help with invoicing, setting up time tracking software to align with fee proposals, project budget summaries that show hours spent vs. available fee, cash flow summaries – and, of course, the basic financial statements, payables, and receivables.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Value of Offsite Retreats for Small Firm Architects As small firm architects, we live in the fast lane. The Importance of Stepping Away If you’re like most small firm architects, you’re deeply immersed in the details of your work. For small firms, this is equally important.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The blog is still one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. Small firm architects often ask me how they can find new projects. The Power of Blogging for Architects. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Provide the necessary education for the work being performed and make “teaching through doing” part of the DNA within your firm. By dedicating yourself to the success of your team and putting the needs of your team above your own, you will develop powerful long-lasting relationships that will take you and your firm to greater overall success.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

Helping Firms Embrace the Language of Business. ” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community. ” These are the sentiments of many firms in the architecture community. There’s absolutely nothing creative about it and yet it is crucial to the growth of all design firms. Bookkeeping?!?!

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects. Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. Firms leaders can start by breaking down recruitment into three stages: developing a candidate pool, narrowing to set of finalists, and negotiating the hire.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Prior to starting our own firms, we business-owner architects experienced an “entrepreneurial seizure”, as Michael Gerber so accurately described in his book, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. It’s the precise moment when a passionate employee commits to starting her own firm.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2016

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. As a small firm architect with no investors, I use my accounting software to prepare two simple financial reports; my balance sheet and my income statement. Balance Sheet (Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders’ Equity).

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

As small firm architects, we are all working so hard to get everything done. Between the many hours we dedicate to building our firms and the time we spend building strong relationships at home, there are not many minutes left to do anything else. Email Management for Architects. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Bacho.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Several small firms I know, mostly serving the residential market, are taking the risk of practicing without coverage.

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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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EntreArchitect

APRIL 24, 2018

Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. 5 Rules For Developing Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects. It’s your proposal. Learn More Buy Now $197.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2016

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. The first step in being more productive is to automate your architecture firm. There are new digital tools to automate an architecture firm being introduced every week. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Too much diversification though, will dilute your brand and make it difficult for prospects to recognize your firm as a market leader. Can a firm “specialize” in more than one market? Patience, Promises and the Power of Being Centered.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. The post AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. We’re a disgruntled bunch of professionals. Have you learned how to set your fees at levels required for a profitable business?

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Archinect

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Bay Area may be home to Silicon Valley , notable sports teams, and the Golden Gate Bridge , but it's also home to amazing architecture firms. Below are eight firms that are searching for the right candidate to join their team. Bartos Architecture, Inc. seeks an Architect Location: San Francisco, CA. Bartos Architecture, Inc.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Listen carefully. I always ask for feedback. Photograph your work.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For our latest round-up, we highlight nine firms that are seeking to hire Project Architects in LA. Details: "dub studios is a small firm located in west Los Angeles specializing in high-end residential design. We are an ideas-driven firm that holds creativity and attention to detail as vital to our practice.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. Years of experience has taught us that not every project is right for our firm. In those early days, my answer was “Yes”.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

As small firm architects, work/life balance plays a critical role in the success of our businesses, as well as the success of our families. For those who fight this integration, the constant struggle between these two most important roles leads to a failing firm, or worse… a forgotten family. Work = 1/3 Life.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

About 20 small firm architects posted their response and the answers were mixed, but certainly leaning toward the casual. Small firm architects, many of whom are working solo from home offices, tend to dress for comfort over fashion. What do you wear when meeting with clients?”. That was not a surprise to me.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Founding Principal Oonagh Ryan, together with Associate Principal James Guillou, talks about the benefits of varied perspectives, balancing diversity with specialization as a small firm, and the joys of achieving good design by creatively turning constraints into unique opportunities.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 12, 2016

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. I didn’t realize it at the time but I was beginning to define my firm culture. for small businesses. What is the “spirit” of my business?

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2014

I know this as fact, because I track my firm’s Prospect to Project Ratio. Every year since Annmarie and I launched the firm in 1999, we’ve had a full workload. Below are two charts that present data collected throughout the history of our small firm architecture studio. The bottom was 2008. Prospects and Projects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2017

For all professional design firms there are two different, yet interrelated levels of profitability – a firm’s overall profitability and the profitability of each completed project. Historically, the profitability of professional design firms is, on average, in the range of 8-12%. The firm’s culture (or lack of one.).

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Small Firm Firms Architect Management 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 4, 2013

As small firm architects, work/life balance plays a critical role in the success of our businesses, as well as the success of our families. For those who fight this integration, the constant struggle between these two most important roles leads to a failing firm, or worse… a forgotten family. Let’s talk.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Starting a new business as a small firm architect or a new career trajectory is something you must experience on your own. The post Two Perspectives You Need to Launch a New Business as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. I then review my responsibilities as administrator of the firm, as well as my responsibilities as a husband and dad. Before moving to a home studio, I used my morning commute as my decompression time. Scan Email.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As a small firm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. The post 4 Steps to Higher Productivity as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Rawpixel.com.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Originally published in 2013 as Part 4 of the original EntreArchitect Academy Blog Series, this final article of our month dedicated to Business Development shares my firm’s simple sales system. A Simple Sales System for Small Firm Architects. You can read the entire original 2013 blog series here. Making Money is Good.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

The post How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Question: Have you had your projects published? Share your best tip on how to get noticed in the comments below.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Generative Architecture for Small Firms. All this sounds fine and well for the architect ready to try their hand, except smaller firms might find that a limitation due to the pricing of programs which can start at anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 for a license. How will that play out to the small firm architect?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. We’ve also curated a selection of featured firms, providing some extra background on their A+Award triumphs.

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