6 essential tips for every architecture firm, with Robrecht Vermant from BURO 2018
In 2004, Bart Coenen started an architectural firm. The firm grew steadily and in 2018 Bart joined forces with Alexander Maes and Robrecht Vermant, for a trifold management approach. The name “BURO 2018” refers not to its founding date, but…
Architects: increase your firm’s profitability with these five tips
Increasing the profitability of your architecture firm will allow you to take on projects that inspire you. Here are five tips to help you do it. Most of us became architects to create aesthetic, innovative, and functional designs for our…
Everything Architects Should Know About Punch Lists
As an architect, when it comes to the punch list and the punch list process, what do you really need to know and pay attention to? In this article, we address the basics of the punch list process, along with…
An app that frees inspectors from the pain of site inspection reports
Inspectors need to anticipate problems, accurately interpret and record them, and then report to their clients. One app can make all these inspections simpler and faster. As an inspector, you’re held to a high standard. You’re an independent assessor of…
Construction Field Reports: the Ultimate Guide
As an architect, you know how important it is to draft and share field reports. A clear and accurate field report is crucial to avoid costly misunderstandings, mistakes, discussions, and even lawsuits. In this article, you will learn everything you…
Best Apps for Architects in 2021
Architects lose too much time. They get stuck in traffic, write out tedious field reports in Word, print out drawings before every site visit, use paper notes to track time and expenses, transfer photos from smartphone to PC, and so…
Narrowing Down to Level Up: How Specializing Can Help Architects
Sometimes, as architects, we feel like we have to do everything to be successful. But as it turns out, making certain sacrifices can actually make us better at our jobs. We’re talking about getting specific and specializing — which means…
It’s OK to Not Have an Opinion Right Away
I’m sure you’ve met them. People who, during a meeting or conversation, have an immediate, and outspoken opinion on the topic. And once they’ve expressed it, they keep defending it — no concessions. Personally, I look up to people who…
These 5 tips will make your Architecture Business more Profitable
Architecture is a business, just like any other business. So also for architects profit matters. Profit is not a bad thing you know. Focus on profit does not mean you’re an evil person, swindling clients, and squeezing employees. In fact,…
Software for Architects – 7 Most Essential for Small Teams [+ Pricing Info]
Last time I counted, there’s nearly a hundred software for architects on the market. So, it’s no surprise why many busy architects — especially those who work in small teams of one, two, or three — often ask me: “Do…
