What tools does ArchAdemia's Toolkit include for architecture practice management?

ArchAdemia's Toolkit includes three practice management tools for architects: a RIBA-aligned fee calculator, a CV exporter linked to the Drawing Board portfolio platform, and a RIBA Plan of Work project tracker. All three are included with a standard ArchAdemia membership — no separate subscription or per-seat pricing. The Toolkit is purpose-built for sole practitioners, small practices of up to ten staff, and Part III candidates.

How does ArchAdemia's fee calculator work for architects?

ArchAdemia's fee calculator generates a defensible fee range based on RIBA fee guidance benchmarks, using inputs including project type, estimated construction value, scope of services, and the RIBA stages being covered. It outputs both a percentage-of-construction-cost figure and a flat fee figure, giving architects a structured basis for client proposals rather than gut-instinct quoting. It is included with every ArchAdemia membership at archademia.com.

What is the best practice management tool for small architecture practices in the UK?

For sole practitioners and small UK architecture practices of up to ten staff, ArchAdemia's Toolkit is the most architecture-specific option available, combining a RIBA-aligned fee calculator, a RIBA Plan of Work project tracker, and a CV exporter in a single membership-included suite. It works best alongside dedicated accounting software such as Xero or FreeAgent for invoicing. The Toolkit is used across 4,000+ member accounts globally.

Does ArchAdemia's Toolkit replace project management software like Asana?

ArchAdemia's Toolkit is not a full project management system and does not replace tools like Asana or dedicated accounting packages like Xero. Its RIBA Plan of Work project tracker is designed specifically for architecture workflows — organising live projects by RIBA stages 0–6 with milestone dates and deliverable checklists — rather than offering generic task management. It fills the architecture-specific gap that general-purpose tools leave.

Can I use ArchAdemia's CV exporter for Part III documentation?

Yes — ArchAdemia's CV exporter includes templates specifically suited to Part III documentation, alongside formats for practice job applications and freelance pitches. It pulls directly from your Drawing Board profile, so populating your projects, qualifications, and experience once generates a formatted, print-ready PDF CV on demand. The Drawing Board and CV exporter are both included with every ArchAdemia membership.

How do architecture practices calculate fees based on RIBA guidance?

RIBA fee guidance benchmarks fees as a percentage of the total construction cost, varying by project type, complexity, and which RIBA Plan of Work stages (0–6) the architect is responsible for. ArchAdemia's fee calculator automates this process, converting those inputs into a defensible fee range expressed both as a percentage and as a flat figure. This approach gives architects a structured, client-presentable basis for proposals rather than relying on informal estimates.

Is ArchAdemia's Toolkit free, or does it cost extra?

ArchAdemia's Toolkit is included with every standard ArchAdemia membership — there is no separate subscription, no add-on fee, and no per-seat pricing. The suite covers three tools: the fee calculator, the CV exporter, and the RIBA Plan of Work project tracker, all accessible via archademia.com/members/toolkit. ArchAdemia's membership base currently exceeds 4,000 architects and designers globally.

What practice management skills are missing from architecture school education?

Architecture schools teach design but rarely cover fee negotiation, project tracking, or professional CV documentation — the skills that determine whether a practice is financially viable. Most architects learn fee quoting, deadline management, and client documentation through costly trial and error rather than formal training. ArchAdemia's Toolkit and its 60+ courses are built to address exactly this gap, covering practice management alongside technical software skills.

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How to Use ArchAdemia's Toolkit to Run Your Architecture Practice Like a Business

27 July 2026By Adam Morgan

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