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Dec 26 2017

10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

This is an edited repost from deep in the archives. Originally published on the week of this blog’s relaunch on December 12, 2012, this article has been the most popular week in, week out. Leave a comment below or post your thoughts over that The EntreArchitect Community Facebook Group and share your tips and tricks. How do YOU make more money? To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a … [Read more...]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: additional services, fees, financial management, money, Profit

Aug 08 2017

Architect-Led Construction Management Services

Architect-Led Construction Management Services

During my interview with a potential client, I answer many questions. Most are very similar; How much will it cost? How long will it take? Are you available to start right away? Do you have any references? You know… all the questions they learn to ask from their favorite shows on HGTV. Another question that I’m often asked is, “Do you build the project too?” And like a good architect, I would explain the difference between architects and contractors and politely say, “No. Architects design … [Read more...]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: additional services, architectural services, cm services, Construction Management, fees

Mar 21 2017

AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects

AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects

Fees for Small Firm Architects We’re a disgruntled bunch of professionals. There are hundreds of articles, forums, blog posts and comments discussing how we architects are not paid enough and how our clients don’t understand what we do. The most popular discussions at the EntreArchitect Facebook Group are always those where we discuss the "forbidden fruit" of topics; compensation. Post after post, comment after comment, I’ll read the complaints of architects blaming society, our clients and … [Read more...]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: AIA, AIA antitrust, American Institute of Architects, Compensation, fees

Sep 08 2013

How To Make Money as an Architect

How To Make Money as an Architect

The number one question, I am asked each week is, "How can I make more money as an architect?" Through my twenty years of experience, I've come to realize that much of our financial struggles are due to very simple problems. Yes. We have huge issues in our profession with which we must address, but internally, our problems are likely much more basic. In my own firm, I've discovered that there were a few relatively minor barriers causing some major disruption in my financial … [Read more...]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Business · Tagged: Cash Flow, Construction Documents, fees, money

Dec 16 2012

10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Many of us work long hours, long into the night, through weekends and holidays. The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. The personal … [Read more...]

Written by Mark R. LePage · Categorized: Architects, Business, Strategy · Tagged: additional services, Construction Management, fees, monetize your website, money, reimbursable expenses

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