Hello fellow architects. I am an architect, I have thoughts of doing mansters in project/construction management. I am very clear of that I want to start my own firm. I want to know whether Masters in P/C M is going to be of any help in having my own firm. I am also not sure of construction management as a business. Can any of you all having an experience in CM or having your firm into CM please help me with this ? Also I have interest in Architecture Design but I am not interested in becoming a starchitect, I believe that primarily good architecture should cater to the needs of the users. I have had an interest in planning,oraganising and managing stuff, so the interest in CM.
I am still not confident about what to be done. Can anyone explain how do I figure out my interests.
1.Would a masters in CM would give me an added advantage when I have a firm? 2.Woud a masters in CM and experience as a P/C M would taper down my interest in architecture ? 3. Would masters in P/C M keep me in a better state to manage my business and deal with clients or get commissions ?
That's not long enough to see any significant project through concept to final occupancy.
_SAM
Feb 20, 18 11:29 pm
How long do you think is an ideal real world experience ?
Non Sequitur
Feb 20, 18 11:33 pm
5 more in direct project management if you want to achieve what you claim above. You learn this shit in practice, not school.
_SAM
Feb 20, 18 11:36 pm
What if I do not go for masters in CM and continue working at an architecture firm ? How many total years of experience would be ideal to start just architecture firm ?
Non Sequitur
Feb 20, 18 11:42 pm
years don't matter as much as real-world experience. That or millions in disposable income.
_SAM
Feb 20, 18 11:53 pm
Would you elaborate on "real-world experience" ?
Non Sequitur
Feb 21, 18 12:04 am
If you need to ask that, then
you're not ready.
geezertect
Feb 20, 18 12:38 pm
1. Won't hurt but probably won't help that much, either.
2. Can't do both at the same time. So, yes, probably.
3. See number 1 above.
senjohnblutarsky
Feb 20, 18 12:42 pm
In the US, there are construction management firms, but you're not going to start one and get work with no experience. They also don't tend to offer design Architectural services because it would put them in competition with people they work with.
When you say you are an 'architect', are you licensed? That's a requirement in most practices, regardless of your education level.
Before you go starting anything, you should have experience. You're going to struggle to get clients if you don't have anything on your résumé.
joseffischer
Feb 20, 18 12:56 pm
Meh, the link is a firm in china and Tiawan... I have no experience or jurisdiction on practice, registration requirements, relationships between CM and archs... maybe that's how it's done over there, all by 22 year olds.
randomised
Feb 20, 18 2:07 pm
Are you licensed?
_SAM
Feb 20, 18 10:23 pm
Yes.
thisisnotmyname
Feb 20, 18 4:42 pm
For those starting a firm, sufficient start-up capital (aka lots of cash) and an effective method of getting clients to hire you is vastly more important than what kind of degree or training you may have or think you need.
Priya Elangovan
Nov 19, 23 12:21 pm
Sir, i have the same question and interest as you mentioned above.
I completed my B.Arch degree in june23 and planning to apply for master's in CPM in sep24. I want to start a firm after completion of masters and work experience of minimum 5-8 yrs. I have interest in designing as well to manage the whole project as a project head.
Can you give me your suggestions ...
whistler
Nov 22, 23 2:09 pm
First off to open an architectural practice you would need to be legally registered as an "Architect" in your State or Province. Then open a firm and qualify for a business license etc. Once you have done that you are good to go. Doesn't mean you have the skills and experience to excel at it but that hasn't stopped others from doing shit work either!
Immigrant Developer
Nov 22, 23 6:18 pm
FORGET ABOUT CM. if youre lost go get a MRED Degree and venture out to the real world.
Hello fellow architects. I am an architect, I have thoughts of doing mansters in project/construction management. I am very clear of that I want to start my own firm. I want to know whether Masters in P/C M is going to be of any help in having my own firm. I am also not sure of construction management as a business. Can any of you all having an experience in CM or having your firm into CM please help me with this ? Also I have interest in Architecture Design but I am not interested in becoming a starchitect, I believe that primarily good architecture should cater to the needs of the users. I have had an interest in planning,oraganising and managing stuff, so the interest in CM.
I am still not confident about what to be done. Can anyone explain how do I figure out my interests.
1.Would a masters in CM would give me an added advantage when I have a firm?
2.Woud a masters in CM and experience as a P/C M would taper down my interest in architecture ?
3. Would masters in P/C M keep me in a better state to manage my business and deal with clients or get commissions ?
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How much real world experience do you have?
3 years.
That's not long enough to see any significant project through concept to final occupancy.
How long do you think is an ideal real world experience ?
5 more in direct project management if you want to achieve what you claim above. You learn this shit in practice, not school.
What if I do not go for masters in CM and continue working at an architecture firm ? How many total years of experience would be ideal to start just architecture firm ?
years don't matter as much as real-world experience. That or millions in disposable income.
Would you elaborate on "real-world experience" ?
If you need to ask that, then you're not ready.
1. Won't hurt but probably won't help that much, either.
2. Can't do both at the same time. So, yes, probably.
3. See number 1 above.
In the US, there are construction management firms, but you're not going to start one and get work with no experience. They also don't tend to offer design Architectural services because it would put them in competition with people they work with.
When you say you are an 'architect', are you licensed? That's a requirement in most practices, regardless of your education level.
Before you go starting anything, you should have experience. You're going to struggle to get clients if you don't have anything on your résumé.
Meh, the link is a firm in china and Tiawan... I have no experience or jurisdiction on practice, registration requirements, relationships between CM and archs... maybe that's how it's done over there, all by 22 year olds.
Are you licensed?
Yes.
For those starting a firm, sufficient start-up capital (aka lots of cash) and an effective method of getting clients to hire you is vastly more important than what kind of degree or training you may have or think you need.
Sir, i have the same question and interest as you mentioned above.
I completed my B.Arch degree in june23 and planning to apply for master's in CPM in sep24. I want to start a firm after completion of masters and work experience of minimum 5-8 yrs. I have interest in designing as well to manage the whole project as a project head.
Can you give me your suggestions ...
First off to open an architectural practice you would need to be legally registered as an "Architect" in your State or Province. Then open a firm and qualify for a business license etc. Once you have done that you are good to go. Doesn't mean you have the skills and experience to excel at it but that hasn't stopped others from doing shit work either!
FORGET ABOUT CM. if youre lost go get a MRED Degree and venture out to the real world.