I am a born entrepreneur. It is in my blood. From age 10, when I decided to become an architect, I knew that someday I would lead my own firm. With certainty for my destination, I planned my path, step by step, from graduation to business launch. It wasn’t a formal written plan, but I […]
Construction Administration is NOT an Option
One of the most popular topics over at the Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group (almost 2,000 members strong) is the role of the architect during the construction phase. I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. Here is a recent comment from […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 012 | My 10 Rules for Better Project Management
This is the final piece to the puzzle; the final session of the Entrepreneur Architect Academy. For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. You will find all 12 sessions of the Academy […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 011 | Professional Liability Insurance: The Risk and Reward
Following these comments is a guest post; originally published in the AIA Trust educational booklet, Making The Transition To Running Your Own Firm. I am publishing it here at Entrepreneur Architect with permission, courtesy of Ann P. Casso, Executive Director of AIA Trust. I am grateful for the Trust’s support of our mission and their […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 010 | Eight Steps to a Happy Client
“I’ve been saving for years and I finally have enough to move forward.” “I’ve been dreaming of this day for years. I know exactly what I want.” “I’ve been living in this dream house for years, if only in my head.” “I have more than enough money saved to get what I want.” “If I […]
Entrepreneur Architect Academy 009 | Five Provisions for Your Architectural Services Agreement
This is a guest post by Kenneth W. Cobleigh, Esq., Managing Director & Counsel at The American Institute of Architects. When I asked the Entrepreneur Architect tribe who I should contact regarding legal agreements for architects, Ken’s name quickly rose to the top of the list. Ken leads the team developing AIA Contract Documents; the most respected collection of agreements […]
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