How A&E Firms Are Expanding Teams Without Adding Offices
For decades, growth in architecture and engineering (A&E) firms followed a predictable path: more projects meant more hires, which meant bigger offices. New leases, added overhead, and higher fixed costs came with the territory. Today, that playbook is changing. Across the U.S., A&E firms are expanding their teams, increasing capacity, and delivering more work without […]
The Smarter Way A&E Firms Build Teams Today
Pressure on architecture and engineering firms continues to grow. Projects are more complex, clients expect faster turnaround, and costs continue to rise. Finding the right talent has become a major challenge, with 69% of firms expecting ongoing recruitment difficulties, according to trends reported by OpenAsset. For years, firms relied on local hiring and adding headcount to manage demand. […]
How Remote Teams Help Small Firms Compete With Industry Giants in 2026
For decades, the architecture and engineering (A&E) industry has followed a predictable pattern: large firms win the biggest projects because they have the largest teams, the widest skill sets, and the deepest resources. Smaller firms, even those with incredible talent, often get boxed out simply because they can’t match the headcount or capacity of their […]
The Real Reason A&E Firms Struggle to Hire — And How Remote Teams Solve It
Ask any architecture or engineering leader in A&E firms what keeps them up at night, and you’ll hear the same thing: “We just can’t hire fast enough.” Whether you run a small boutique firm or manage a multi-office operation, the talent crunch feels the same. Project demand keeps rising, deadlines keep tightening, and qualified candidates seem […]
How Remote Architects Will Boost A&E Profit Margins in 2026
The architecture and engineering industry is entering a new era—one driven by flexibility, global collaboration, and smarter cost management. And the shift is accelerating quickly: according to new insights from Chaos, nearly half of architects (46%) are already using AI tools, another 24% plan to adopt them soon, and an impressive 74% expect to increase their use of […]
The Flexible Workforce Model Every Engineering Firm Should Explore
Projects are getting larger, deadlines tighter, and budgets thinner. Yet, the challenge that keeps many firm owners awake at night isn’t technology or competition — it’s people. Finding the right engineers has become harder, keeping them is costly, and scaling teams quickly feels almost impossible. According to the ACEC Research Institute’s 2024 Q4 Engineering Business Sentiment […]
How Remote Architects Adapt to Local U.S. Building Styles and Client Preferences
Architecture is deeply personal. Whether it’s a cozy farmhouse in Tennessee, a minimalist modern home in Arizona, or a classic Cape Cod on the East Coast, every project tells a story. It reflects the lifestyle of the homeowner, the climate of the region, and the personality of the local community. But architecture is also evolving. […]
Behind the Blueprints: How Remote Architects Bring U.S. Dream Homes to Life
When people picture an architect at work, they often imagine someone hunched over a drafting table in a downtown studio, pencil in hand. But today, that image is being redefined. Thanks to remote work technology, highly skilled architects from around the world are helping U.S. homeowners and firms bring their dream homes to life. This […]
The Remote Electrical Engineer That Could Help You Take On More Projects
Architecture and engineering (A&E) opportunities are everywhere—but resources often aren’t. You’ve got clients knocking, projects stacking up, and deadlines drawing near. But there’s one bottleneck that keeps reappearing: not enough qualified engineers to take the load. And in particular, not enough electrical engineers. If you’ve ever passed on a project, pushed out a timeline, or overworked […]
Falling Behind? Now Is the Time to Add Remote Mechanical Engineers to Your Team
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034—faster than the average for all occupations. That means roughly 18,100 job openings every year, fueled by growing demand and the need to replace retiring engineers or those leaving the field. The talent gap is […]