The 6 Ways To Set Hourly Rates
These are the six most common ways for Architects to set hourly rates.
Do You Have Unique Methods?
All Architects have unique methods. The real benefit comes from documenting them.
A Business-Like Approach To Additional Services
Everyone recognizes a significant increase in the size of the project as a change in the work for the architect. But what is a little more subtle is how the fee should change
Top 10 Ways Architects Lose Money
Sometimes it is the economy. Sometimes your loss is self-inflicted.
A Better Timekeeping App
Timekeeping is the most valuable management information for Architects.
Why Small-Firm Architects Should Master Cost Estimating
Architects can easily master cost estimating by following this guide.
Time Concepts
I have studied time management a lot over my career. I needed to. I can slack off with best of them. I’m a natural.
Building Value With Unique Methods
Building a strong business takes more than YOU. It takes processes that anyone can repeat successfully.
Profit Planning From All Sides
Profit Planning for architects. Download a Profit Planning Worksheet.
The Three Critical Aspects
Growing your architectural firm depends on mastering the three aspects.
Unique Methods Revisited
Architects have unique methods and documenting them is the key to growing.
The Three Aspects
In order to build a successful architectural firm you need to master the 3 Aspects.
Written Agreements - Gotta Have 'Em
Small-firm architects need a simple way to get written agreements. Examples.
Architectural Fee Types
There are four basic types of architectural fees. Variations on two of these basic types adds another four fee types.
Fee Schedule Concept
For a short period of time in the mid-1900s fee schedules were very popular. Now they are hard to come by. Not any more.
Verifying Architectural Fees
Whether you have arrived at a fee by a wild guess or a fee schedule you want some kind of corroboration. Here's how to use a design budget.