Consortium Architecture: Consortium Business Model Resources for Architectural Practices in Ontario

Today, due in part to changing economic and competitive procurement processes, sole and small as well as some medium sized architectural practices increasingly need to work in consortium in order to competitively bid for medium to large projects of different types. Currently, there does not exist specific guidelines customized for small and medium practices to work as a consortium or partnership in Ontario. Small practices in Ontario make up over 70% of all architectural firms and it is critical that they have access to tools and resources that enable them to overcome barriers to growth. In order to address the challenges involved in the development of impactful resources that benefit architects leading and working in small firms, the proposed project with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) will examine existing models and best practices for companies and firms working in consortium, particularly as they relate to small enterprises. The results from this project will provide a recognized guideline for use by architects and stakeholders in Ontario.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kendra Schank Smith;Knud Jensen

Student:

Partner:

Ontario Association of Architects

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

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