NotebookLM: A Solution for Architectural Wikis
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
Are salaries fair. Here is how Architects can deal with fairness.
How Much Are You Worth An Hour?
An IRL way of setting hourly rates for Architects and other consultants.
How Do You Calculate Fees?
Learn how to calculate an appropriate fee for nearly any architectural project - large or small.
Project Forms
Project Forms close the gap between project management and business management for small-firm architects.
Vision-Mission-Goals
How useful are vision, mission, goals to the small-firm architect
Contingency
For Architects a Contingency works better than stating a range of costs. Here is how much contingency to include.
Thoughts on Getting Paid
Thoughts and advice on small-firm architects’ invoicing methods.
The Key To Estimating Building Costs
The accuracy of estimating architectural project costs relies on just five concepts.
Another Reason Architectural Firms Are Small
Architects need this strategy to grow, endure, and profit.
Delegating
Delegating is key to business success. Take my advice on how to do it right.
How To Be A Genius At Estimating Costs
Setting up a project costs estimating template pays dividends in productivity and reputation.
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.
How To Design - Schematic Design
This Schematic Design Process has been developed over many projects.
Budgeting For Expenses
Managing expenses is key to having profits.
Thoughts On Specifications
The economics of design do not allow for the time it takes to write a specification and assemble a project manual. The solution.
Lessons Learned
How to embed your architectural knowledge into your firm’s process.
Build Your Knowledge Base With "Lessons Learned"
Build the value of your architectural firm by adding to your knowledge-base.
Daily Timekeeping
Daily timekeeping is a Best Practice for Architects. Here is why…
Top Level Organizing
Organizing the 40+ subjects an architect works with.
Do You Have Unique Methods?
All Architects have unique methods. The real benefit comes from documenting them.
The Construction Administration Phase
The Construction Administration Phase of the Architect’s services.
A Better Timekeeping App
Timekeeping is the most valuable management information for Architects.
Why Small-Firm Architects Should Master Cost Estimating
Architects can easily master cost estimating by following this guide.
Building Value With Unique Methods
Building a strong business takes more than YOU. It takes processes that anyone can repeat successfully.
Profit Planning From All Sides
Profit Planning for architects. Download a Profit Planning Worksheet.
The Three Critical Aspects
Growing your architectural firm depends on mastering the three aspects.
Unique Methods Revisited
Architects have unique methods and documenting them is the key to growing.