Project Delivery Methods: Part 3 - The Hybrids
Sometimes the project delivery method is a hybrid of methods or has a special circumstance to address. Some guidance for Architects.
How Small-Firm Architects Can Lead Clients to Better Project Delivery
When design-bid-build isn’t right, small-firm architects can guide clients to better project delivery methods. Learn how to become your client’s key advocate to negotiate the options.
Project Delivery Methods: Part 1 - The Categories
There are about a dozen architectural project delivery methods, but there are only two fundamental categories. Each category has multiple contract options. It is the contract type that gives the project delivery method its name.
Project Delivery Methods: Part 2 - The Contract Options
On architectural projects the contracts that are used differentiate one project delivery method from the other.
Project Delivery 101
The Project Delivery Methods most frequently used by Architects with some PROs and CONs for your consideration.
Preparation Beats Planning: Building Agile Small Architecture Firms
Build an agile small architecture firm through preparation-focused systems that adapt to changes.
2 Rules Of Thumb For Architects To Allocate Time And Money
Managing time and money effectively is critical to running an architectural practice profitably.
Small-Firm Architects and AI in 2025
This post discusses the impact of AI for small-firm architects.
Another Reason Architectural Firms Are Small
Architects need this strategy to grow, endure, and profit.
Organizing Your Files In The Cloud
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.
Systems vs Goals
I have disappointed myself for years with my goals. Dilbert showed me a better way.
The Technical Design Diagnostic
The best way to understand what a good design solution requires is NOT to start designing. Try the TDD instead.
Why Are Most Architectural Firms Small?
Did you know that census statistics indicate that most architectural firms are small. I have been wondering about that. Why would that be?
Assembly Concept For Organizing Work
Using the ‘assembly’ concept makes organizing much better for many things Architects do.
Do You Have Unique Methods?
All Architects have unique methods. The real benefit comes from documenting them.