Technology in Architectural Practice

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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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Ralph -

Look into ArchiOffice.  It was written by Architects for Architects and is very intuitive.  It works both on Macs and PC's and is a very comprehensive piece of software. 

I have used Deltak in a past life and it is a large beast that takes too much time to use.  We actually joked that we need to add a time card line item for using Deltek.

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Chad Conrad AIA
C2 Architecture Inc
San Marcos CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2011 16:34
From: Ralph Gillis
Subject: Financial & project management

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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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I ran a small firm for a couple of years using the online service FreshBooks.  It's geared toward any service profession but is less architect-specific than Archi-Office.  It's quick to learn and you can do timesheets, automatic invoicing and project tracking.  For the basics, I found it quite helpful.

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Julie Montgomery AIA
The Portico Group
Seattle WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-21-2011 08:51
From: Chad Conrad
Subject: Financial & project management

Ralph -

Look into ArchiOffice.  It was written by Architects for Architects and is very intuitive.  It works both on Macs and PC's and is a very comprehensive piece of software. 

I have used Deltak in a past life and it is a large beast that takes too much time to use.  We actually joked that we need to add a time card line item for using Deltek.

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Chad Conrad AIA
C2 Architecture Inc
San Marcos CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2011 16:34
From: Ralph Gillis
Subject: Financial & project management

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Practice Management Member Conversations and Technology in Architectural Practice .
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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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Although not a web based tool, you may look into Architecture Information Manager (AIM). The database runs on a filemaker background, has modules you purchase separately, is scaleable to company size and needs, and was developed by an architect as well. 

We use AIM at our office and manage contacts, documents, project leads, construction administration, construction details, staffing, storage info., marketing, etc. Our billing and time sheets are done outside of AIM due to our own company needs.

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Lance Kirk Assoc. AIA
Lucchesi Galati
Las Vegas NV
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-21-2011 08:51
From: Chad Conrad
Subject: Financial & project management

Ralph -

Look into ArchiOffice.  It was written by Architects for Architects and is very intuitive.  It works both on Macs and PC's and is a very comprehensive piece of software. 

I have used Deltak in a past life and it is a large beast that takes too much time to use.  We actually joked that we need to add a time card line item for using Deltek.

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Chad Conrad AIA
C2 Architecture Inc
San Marcos CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2011 16:34
From: Ralph Gillis
Subject: Financial & project management

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Practice Management Member Conversations and Technology in Architectural Practice .
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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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You may want to look at Axium's Ajera package. I think it's an excellent package for the small to medium sized firm. We have been using it for four years and are very pleased with the results.

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Howard Lebold AIA
Executive Vice President
McGillin Architecture Inc.
Bala Cynwyd PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-25-2011 14:40
From: Lance Kirk
Subject: Financial & project management

Although not a web based tool, you may look into Architecture Information Manager (AIM). The database runs on a filemaker background, has modules you purchase separately, is scaleable to company size and needs, and was developed by an architect as well. 

We use AIM at our office and manage contacts, documents, project leads, construction administration, construction details, staffing, storage info., marketing, etc. Our billing and time sheets are done outside of AIM due to our own company needs.

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Lance Kirk Assoc. AIA
Lucchesi Galati
Las Vegas NV
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-21-2011 08:51
From: Chad Conrad
Subject: Financial & project management

Ralph -

Look into ArchiOffice.  It was written by Architects for Architects and is very intuitive.  It works both on Macs and PC's and is a very comprehensive piece of software. 

I have used Deltak in a past life and it is a large beast that takes too much time to use.  We actually joked that we need to add a time card line item for using Deltek.

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Chad Conrad AIA
C2 Architecture Inc
San Marcos CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2011 16:34
From: Ralph Gillis
Subject: Financial & project management

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Practice Management Member Conversations and Technology in Architectural Practice .
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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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You may want to take a look at Axium's Ajera software package. We have been using it for 4 years and are very pleased. I think it's well suited to the small to medium size architectural firm.

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Howard Lebold AIA
Executive Vice President
McGillin Architecture Inc.
Bala Cynwyd PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-25-2011 14:40
From: Lance Kirk
Subject: Financial & project management

Although not a web based tool, you may look into Architecture Information Manager (AIM). The database runs on a filemaker background, has modules you purchase separately, is scaleable to company size and needs, and was developed by an architect as well. 

We use AIM at our office and manage contacts, documents, project leads, construction administration, construction details, staffing, storage info., marketing, etc. Our billing and time sheets are done outside of AIM due to our own company needs.

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Lance Kirk Assoc. AIA
Lucchesi Galati
Las Vegas NV
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-21-2011 08:51
From: Chad Conrad
Subject: Financial & project management

Ralph -

Look into ArchiOffice.  It was written by Architects for Architects and is very intuitive.  It works both on Macs and PC's and is a very comprehensive piece of software. 

I have used Deltak in a past life and it is a large beast that takes too much time to use.  We actually joked that we need to add a time card line item for using Deltek.

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Chad Conrad AIA
C2 Architecture Inc
San Marcos CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2011 16:34
From: Ralph Gillis
Subject: Financial & project management

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Practice Management Member Conversations and Technology in Architectural Practice .
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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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Ralph,
You might want to take a look at Clearview. http://www.clearviewsoftware.net/
It's a web-based service and thus will require less upfront, in-house, infrastructure costs.
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Paul Seletsky AIA
Kieran Timberlake Associates, LLP
PHILADELPHIA PA
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Original Message

Original Message:
Sent: 07-20-2011 16:34
From: Ralph Gillis
Subject: Financial & project management

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Practice Management Member Conversations and Technology in Architectural Practice .
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After using Sema4 and then Deltek for many years, we decided to seek a system more suited to the needs of a small firm of under a dozen people.  Is anyone using a program that includes web access that they believe is wonderful?
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Ralph Gillis AIA
Gillis Architects PC
New York NY
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Filemaker Pro is the basis for our home grown Info System. It now (18 yrs later ) has files for correspondence, transmittals, pay app transmittals, memos to file, meeting notes, a rolodex (people & places), cash flow, invoices,project balance sheets, project check lists & tasks,space use planing, probable cost files, a beam sizer program for steel and wood, IBC worksheets, Our specifications ( this is really cool- press buttons to include),  color selection list, door and hardware schedules, camera and data schedules, addendums, Bid files and distribution, change orders, proposal requests, RFI and issues, substantial completion checklist, warranty work orders, and office card catalog.
It is project based( find by project ) so retrieval is easy. 

Take a look at File Marker Pro.



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Robert Ashley AIA
DA Architects, LLC
Summerville SC
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