Sometimes the project delivery method is a hybrid of methods or has a special circumstance to address. Some guidance for Architects.

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.

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.

On architectural projects the contracts that are used differentiate one project delivery method from the other.

An Architect’s xpectations about working with engineering consultants.

When you make a mistake as an architect, the ramifications can get alarming very quickly.

Architects, and other project-driven people, can improve their effectiveness by following these four principals for setting priorities that will reduce rework, assist in delegation, and eliminate bottlenecks for a smoother, more profitable project outcomes.

Build an agile small architecture firm through preparation-focused systems that adapt to changes.

Do you have an easy way to determine the Deliverables you will need to produce to complete a project? Here is one idea. The master deliverables checklist and its many uses.

Google’s new NotebookLM is one of the first AI tools that makes it pretty simple to build a Wiki for yourself or your architectural firm.

Are salaries fair. Here is how Architects can deal with fairness.

An IRL way of setting hourly rates for Architects and other consultants.

Learn how to calculate an appropriate fee for nearly any architectural project - large or small.

Project Forms close the gap between project management and business management for small-firm architects.

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.

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