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...]
How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect
This is a 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 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 standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and … [Read more...]
How To More Than Double Your Fee
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
#EntreArchitectChat Transcript 112112
Topic | Master Builder: Architect Led DesignBuild and Construction Management Services A complete transcript of tonight’s #EntreArchitectChat Twitter Chat may be downloaded in PDF format here. … [Read more...]