Archinect - News2024-05-20T11:25:35-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150309490/managing-the-business-direction-of-a-design-firm-is-an-art-unto-itself
Managing the business direction of a design firm is an art unto itself Katherine Guimapang2022-05-16T09:27:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/52/52aa82295f22560698dd6acd60ccf179.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Architecture isn't just a profession; it's also a <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/8184/business" target="_blank">business</a>. Developing a sustainable business model is essential whether you're starting your own architecture firm or working for one. Everyone has their take on what makes a business development strategy "successful." However, since 2020, it's clear that firms need to re-evaluate their business models to survive a global pandemic, a recession, and the socio-economical impacts happening around the globe.</p>
<p>While this isn't the first time the industry has undergone such obstacles, it is essential to have the knowledge and business acumen to navigate them. There are plenty of components to keep your business afloat and turn a profit. Between client acquisition and retention, managing project deliveries, establishing partnerships, and effectively marketing your practice, there's a lot to consider.</p>
<p>At Archinect we like to provide the community with information and resources to navigate the ups and downs of running a practice. Our ongoing <a href="https://archinect.com/features/tag/1222145/studio-snapshots" target="_blank">St...</a></p>
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Understanding the Role of an AXP Supervisor Sponsor2017-11-06T09:00:00-05:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
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<p>AXP candidates will work with a variety of professionals throughout the first few years of their architectural careers, but the most influential advisors will be their AXP Supervisor and <a href="https://ppi2pass.com/are-exam/resources/understanding-axp-mentor-role?utm_source=Archinect&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=aresponsorpost110617&utm_term=direct" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AXP Mentor</a>.<br></p>
<p>An AXP Supervisor is the person who is responsible for direct oversight of the candidate’s day-to-day work. In a smaller firm, this may be the principal architect and candidate’s employer; in a larger organization, it may be a licensed architect serving in a project or team manager role who is overseeing the candidate’s daily efforts. The AXP Supervisor must have the authority to assign tasks that will allow the candidate to obtain experience across the AXP practice areas. A Supervisor may only sign off on work that he or she has personally overseen. Therefore, candidates may have more than one AXP Supervisor during their training – for example, if they change jobs, or are assigned to different wo...</p>