How useful are vision, mission, goals to the small-firm architect

For Architects a Contingency works better than stating a range of costs. Here is how much contingency to include.

Thoughts and advice on small-firm architects’ invoicing methods.

The accuracy of estimating architectural project costs relies on just five concepts.

Architects need this strategy to grow, endure, and profit.

Why your architectural firm cannot afford accounting.

Delegating is key to business success. Take my advice on how to do it right.

If you are happy with your way of storing your files, then this won't help you. If not, you may get an idea or two here.

Setting up a project costs estimating template pays dividends in productivity and reputation.

I have disappointed myself for years with my goals. Dilbert showed me a better way.

A really helpful book for everyone, especially Architects.

The best way to understand what a good design solution requires is NOT to start designing. Try the TDD instead.

This Schematic Design Process has been developed over many projects.

Managing expenses is key to having profits.

The economics of design do not allow for the time it takes to write a specification and assemble a project manual. The solution.

Architectural projects and fees are never as simple as they seem.

A few guiding principals for stage design for small-firm Architects.

Rules of Ceiling Grid Placement

Did you know that census statistics indicate that most architectural firms are small. I have been wondering about that. Why would that be?

How to embed your architectural knowledge into your firm’s process.