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Please I want anyone, Architect or Not to Offer some comments on this Concept...

Initially Block Architects was established with a view to establishing a Home Office Model. The Concept of the business was to maximise on profitability by cutting overheads and allowing Experienced Architects with say 5 years post Part III qualifications to effectively work under the same branding and deliver consistent services with projects up to £2m construction cost.

I envisaged that a team of 20 Architects working throughout Scotland would be able to deliver a Service to any Client in Scotland including the Highlands & Islands and outer Coastal Extremities.

This Concept would be backed up by a Head Office Support Team who would carefully manage the brand however Individual Architect's would be responsible for their own businesses within the brand.

So what then are the advantages to the Architects for this type of model:-

1. Part of a bigger brand therefore not as isolated...
2. Opportunity to cross sell projects and cross generate business leads with Partnering Architects...
3. Tap into a Network of Specialist Advice from your Partnering Architects...
4. Receive regular CPD training...
5. Larger brand would make it easier to tap into Local Authority Contracts...
6. A Head Office who can offer general business support ie holiday cover and answering phones...
7. An opportunity to generate more wealth whilst being market competitive...
8. A FAR GREATER QUALITY OF LIFESTYLE...

Since conceptualising the business I moved the business out of the house and grew a small Local Office and whilst this brings its advantages it also has its disadvantages.

Will the changing market place make Architect's more interested in this Business Model?

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