While reading the AIA recently released "Firm Survey Report 2020[i]" and the November "Architecture Billing Index[ii]" (ABI), there were two corollary findings. First, the Firm Survey reported a decrease in profitability for 2019. The ABI reported the..
Can Architectural Firms Improve Profitability?
by David Stutzman | Jan 8, 2021 | Budget, Estimator, Architect, Specifier
Why are Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPDs) Important?
by David Stutzman | Dec 31, 2012 | Construction, Design, Design Considerations, Designer, Drawings, Estimate, Estimator, PPD, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Professional Practice, Architect, VE
Short Answer: PPDs document the architect's intended project quality.
