Pretty simple and straightforward sentence – “Your first architectural job is important.” Let me clarify that I’m not talking about summer jobs or internships … those don’t really count because they … [Read more...]
024: Presentation Skills, Tips and Techniques
Unlike most professions, architects are fairly accustomed to standing up in front of a group of people and speaking ... but that doesn't mean they like it (or even worse) - that they are any good at … [Read more...]
022: Residential Construction Costs
In the beginning, when you are starting to plan your budget for building a new house, residential construction costs are not that complicated unless you really want to make them that way. There are … [Read more...]
020: The Construction Bid Process
Every client wants to know what their project is going to cost and who’s going to build it. That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because … [Read more...]
How to Get a Job in an Architect’s Office
Getting a job in an architect's office should be a lot easier than it really is ... well, I should put a caveat on that statement to say that it's hard to get a good job in a good architect's office. … [Read more...]
017: Quitting Your Job
It happens to almost all of us eventually, and for pretty much everybody, the experience ranges from unpleasant to downright panic-inducing … so get your moving box ready because “Quitting Your Job” … [Read more...]