Why the projects you choose, the clients you accept, and the red flags you recognize may protect your architecture firm more than insurance ever can. Risk Management Starts Before You Sign the Contract Most architects think about risk management after they have already decided to take the project. We think about our contracts. We think […]
EA676: Zachary Waters – Protecting Your Architecture Firm Before Problems Begin
Protecting Your Architecture Firm Before Problems Begin Protecting your architecture firm starts long before a claim or costly mistake occurs. In this episode, Mark R. LePage sits down with Zachary Waters, Managing Principal of Black Swan Insurance Services. Zach helps architecture and engineering firms understand risk, insurance, and the steps they can take before problems […]
How AIA Contract Documents Are Being Rebuilt for Today’s Architects
CEO Nick Macey on clarity, risk, and modern contract intelligence for small firms This week on the EntreArchitect Podcast, I sat down with Nick Macey, CEO of AIA Contract Documents, for a timely and important conversation about risk, clarity, and the future of contracts in architectural practice. If you run a small firm, this episode […]
EA639: Nick Macey, CEO – A New Era for AIA Contract Documents and What It Means for Small Firms
A New Era for AIA Contract Documents and What It Means for Small Firms A new era for AIA Contract Documents is reshaping how small firms manage risk, clarity, and collaboration. In this episode of EntreArchitect, Mark R. LePage talks with Nick Macey, CEO of AIA Contract Documents, about what this shift really means for […]
EA618: Mike Koger – AIA Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects
AIA Contract Documents for Small Firm Architects In this episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage speaks with Mike Koger, Associate General Counsel at Perkins&Will, about the critical role of AIA Contract Documents in small firm practice. Mike shares his unique path from architect to attorney, offering insights into how legal expertise can strengthen architectural […]
What is the AIA Trust? How Small Firm Architects Can Leverage This Powerful Resource
This week on the EntreArchitect Podcast, I had the great pleasure of welcoming Elizabeth Wolverton, Executive Director of the AIA Trust. If you don’t know much about the AIA Trust, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s often called “AIA’s best kept secret.” And after my conversation with Elizabeth, I can tell you—that’s something we need […]





