Why Workforce Stability Is a Compliance Issue in A/E Firms
Architecture and engineering firms tend to think of compliance as something external. Building codes. Permits. Safety standards. Contracts. Audits. But one of the most overlooked risks in A/E firms today does not live in drawings or documentation. It lives in the workforce. Frequent layoffs and unclear employment practices are no longer just internal HR concerns. They […]
The Operational Shift Helping Firms Do More With Less
Architecture and engineering firms are being asked to deliver more work, faster timelines, and higher quality results, even as resources become increasingly limited. To keep up, many firms are rethinking how they scale their teams and operations, often turning to an architecture staffing firm to stay flexible amid rising costs and ongoing talent shortages. Industry […]
How One Design-Build Firm Scaled with BizForce
For many architecture and engineering firms, the challenge isn’t finding work—it’s building a team that can support that work sustainably. That was the situation facing Pate Design Group. With a steady pipeline and strong reputation, the firm faced growing pressure as market conditions and staffing costs evolved. Hiring architects locally in the U.S. had become increasingly difficult to justify from both a cost and […]
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 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 […]
Why Firms with Flexible Teams Are Dominating Competitive Bids
As firms race to win high-value contracts, those with agile, adaptable teams are pulling ahead of the pack. They’re submitting more competitive bids, winning bigger projects, and delivering results faster—all without bloating overhead or burning out their core staff. What’s powering their momentum? Flexible staffing models—and the right digital strategies. In fact, a McKinsey report […]
How a REVIT-Proficient Designer Can Accelerate Your Next Project
Imagine this: your firm just landed a high-profile commercial project with an ambitious timeline. The client is excited—but they’ve made it clear: they expect fast updates, flawless coordination, and a smooth delivery. Your in-house team is already juggling multiple deadlines, and even small revisions threaten to eat away at precious time. This is where having the […]
Don’t Let Compliance Delays Cost You Projects
Timelines are king in the AEC world—projects live or die by the deadline. Whether it’s a commercial build, infrastructure project, or residential development, your clients expect results—on time, on budget, and up to code. But while firms work hard to meet project milestones, there’s one major factor that quietly sabotages timelines and budgets: compliance delays. […]
Cut 2025 Compliance Costs: Remote QA Teams for AEC Firms
In 2025, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are under growing pressure to keep up with regulations, meet higher standards, and stay within budget. From building codes and safety mandates to environmental regulations and evolving client expectations, compliance isn’t optional—it’s essential. According to a Deltek study, regulatory and compliance issues and changes in client requirements […]