Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized the construction industry, offering enhanced precision and efficiency in designing and coordinating complex building systems. In this case study, we explore how BIM modeling and clash studies helped optimize a demolition project, resulting in substantial cost savings and increased efficiency. Clash Study and Initial Report: Upon modeling all systems …

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In this issue, we will explore a transformative approach that can double your compensation per project as an architect or engineer. By integrating proper clash detection and conflict resolution services into your offerings, you can strengthen your relationship with clients, gain respect from the construction industry, and boost profitability. The key tool for this process …

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Creating architecture is a collaborative and communicative process that plays a crucial role in personal safety and defense. In this issue of Archline Record, we will explore the importance of effective communication in architectural projects and discuss the growing significance of personal safety and defense. The Evolution of Architectural Communication Unlike other forms of art, …

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The Evolution of Pricing In the past, pricing working drawings using AutoCAD was a straightforward process. It involved counting the sheets in the Sheet Index, setting an average number of hours per sheet, multiplying it by a billing rate, and adding a contingency percentage for safety. However, with the advent of Revit and BIM, the …

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The Decline of Traditional Firms Office-based architectural engineering firms, with their multi- disciplinary and multi-national structures, are on the verge of obsolescence. This significant shift is currently underway and is set to cause the largest transfer of wealth among enterprises since the Industrial Revolution. The decline of these large firms is inevitable, and the bigger …

ISSUE 06: ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING – ARMIES OF PERSONNEL VS. ARMIES OF ONE Read More »

Downsizing Followed by Work Overload  In January 2021, I received a call from a Florida architect who identified himself as the CEO of an architectural firm that had downsized from 100 employees to only 10 management executives due to the pandemic and subsequent business contractions. These executives, though skilled in management, lacked proficiency in Revit …

ISSUE 05: 10 MANAGEMENT STAFF – 48 PROJECTS – STRATEGY & TACTICS Read More »

Extreme Project Overload At Archline.com, we often face challenging demands from our architect, engineer, and contractor clients. Recently, we encountered a principal from an MEP engineering firm with a small staff of 8 and an astonishing workload of 400 projects. This connection was established through one of our new architect clients, with whom we were …

ISSUE 03: STAFF OF 8 – 400 ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS – WHAT TO DO? Read More »

My Introduction to One Page Agreements In my previous role as an executive for Roger Crownrich, a successful company specializing in designing and constructing car dealerships across the United States, I learned the value of concise agreements. Crownrich believed that contracts exceeding a single page held little significance. In contrast, the commonly used AIA Standard …

ISSUE 02: CREATING EFFECTIVE ARCHITECTURAL AGREEMENTS: SHORT, SIMPLE AND NON-CONFRONTATIONAL. Read More »