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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2022 · 22 MIN

Zen Master Process for Managing Project Budgets with Richard Armstrong of ProCalc

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Richard Armstrong is the founder of ProCalc, a professional construction estimator for architects and designers that calculates construction costs at sketch and early concept design. A project manager and former registered builder, Richard has over 15 years’ design and construct experience. In this episode of ArchiBiz Unpacks, Bec sits down with Richard to talk all about how architects can manage costs in a project. You'll learn why you need a quantity surveyor in every project, the best contract arrangements for greatest transparency, and a little tip on how to ensure your builder delivers your projects on time.  Finally, Bec and Richard talk about the best practices for talking to clients about budget. You'll also learn all about ProCalc and how to use it to improve your relationship with your clients.  To learn more about Richard Armstrong and ProCalc, head to www.procalc.com.au.   ArchiBiz Unpacks is a series where we bring you conversations with industry leaders to help you hone in on your skills and capabilities as an architect.   FREE ROADMAP - “An Architect’s Eight-Step Roadmap for Getting More & Better Clients”  FOLLOW US: ArchiBiz is on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest!   Learn more on archibiz.global.     

Richard Armstrong is the founder of ProCalc, a professional construction estimator for architects and designers that calculates construction costs at sketch and early concept design. A project manager and former registered builder, Richard has over 15 years’ design and construct experience. In this episode of ArchiBiz Unpacks, Bec sits down with Richard to talk all about how architects can manage costs in a project. You'll learn why you need a quantity surveyor in every project, the best contract arrangements for greatest transparency, and a little tip on how to ensure your builder delivers your projects on time.  Finally, Bec and Richard talk about the best practices for talking to clients about budget. You'll also learn all about ProCalc and how to use it to improve your relationship with your clients.  To learn more about Richard Armstrong and ProCalc, head to www.procalc.com.au.   ArchiBiz Unpacks is a series where we bring you conversations with industry leaders to help you hone in on your skills and capabilities as an architect.   FREE ROADMAP - “An Architect’s Eight-Step Roadmap for Getting More & Better Clients”  FOLLOW US: ArchiBiz is on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest!   Learn more on archibiz.global.

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