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

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

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

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.

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

One of the fundamental parts of calculating an architectural design fee as a percentage of construction cost is characterizing the complexity of the project.

Completeness when preparing a project budget is a good practice for Architects.

Budgets often overlook significant costs that the project may incur.

Using the ‘assembly’ concept makes organizing much better for many things Architects do.

Improve your process for meeting building codes. Includes an example.

The Construction Administration Phase of the Architect’s services.

Architects can easily master cost estimating by following this guide.

Growing your architectural firm depends on mastering the three aspects.

Architectural design decisions - when to make them and how to group them for delegation.

All the goals of an architectural project add up to the budget. Budget template.

An agenda for a pre-bid meeting on an architectural project.

An overview of the architectural bidding process including checklists.

An Architect’s guide for applying for building permits.

A tool to tell Architects what needs to be done to complete the work of a phase of design.

Architects return to these six issues over and over during a project.

The reasons why Architects benefit from using keynotes.

Week by week list of tasks for project management.

The process for Architects to use for construction changes.

Submitting a cover letter with your architectural plans for the permit application is a good practice.

There are always constraints in architectural projects. This is a way to uncover them early.

Guide for Architects when transitioning to the construction phase of a project.

The SpecNotes concept can replace Project Manuals for many architectural projects. Notes in lieu of specifications.

Construction Administration is an important phase of architectural services. DOs and DON'Ts from my experience.

The big secret to good cost estimates is revealed and a method of estimating construction costs without drawings.