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.

There is a new tool that could be a game changer for your firm.

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Ways to use your specification Table Of Contents as a tool.

A technique that allows for real specificity.

A Building Committee seems to be the preferred project management method for non-profits, church-based organizations and higher education.