Category: Architecture Project Management

Sometimes when you are comfortable doing something a certain way, it is hard to stop doing it that same way, even if there are more efficient ways out there. If that is how you feel about staying on top of everything using your email, then you are not alone. However, we have all had those times where…

In this PowerPoint, we will cover: Challenges that occur when trying to collaborate in an architecture firm Strategies to increase accountability and increase alignment among your team Taming your email inbox How Priority Matrix can remedy the challenges that you face in team collaboration  

When you are managing with multiple principals, you all likely see the big picture: you all know everything that has to be finished, the projects on your to-do list, and what the end products should look like. Yet, you might find that while you all hold the same big picture, some of your views may…

In the field of architecture, it is vital that you keep project owners happy. One way to keep project owners happy is to deliver what you have agreed to achieve each step according to the timeline. However, it is difficult to make this happen if each of your team members is not accountable for each…

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your growing workload? Do you ever find yourself staring at all of the items on your to-do list without knowing where to start? Have you ever spent countless hours focusing on a task that did not bring your further towards your end goals? If so, do not feel alone….

Over the past couple of months, we have conducted research in the architecture field with principals and project managers from numerous fields all over the country. During our research, we have noticed a consistent pattern: many principals and project managers in the architecture industry receive little or no training on how to be an effective…

This PowerPoint covers: What Priority Matrix is and how it is used in the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Industry Prioritization: Learn how to help keep your employees focused on the right things to make sure that the right work is being done Communication: Learn how to leverage Priority Matrix to make team communication effective, especially between…

Our role as Principals is to make sure that our firm is running smoothly, so we must make sure that our managers have the tools that they need in order to be successful. Thus, it is important to take the time to set your project manager’s up for success which will help your firm thrive, and…

The ACE industry is a unique field because it consists of architects, engineers, and those in the construction industry; in other words, three separate industries that intertwine. In this rapidly evolving field, it is increasingly important to pursue further knowledge, not only about how to do your particular job better, but about what is going…