The AI-Enabled Submittal Process for Architects, Part 1: Intake
https://getarchit.com/ai-enabled-submittal-process/ What looks like a straightforward workflow quickly becomes a significant administrative burden. Files must be located, downloaded and identified. Project information must be extracted. Contractor-review information must be checked. Deadlines must be reconciled. Log entries must be created, and the package must be routed to the correct person. Each individual action may be small,…
Read MoreWe Spent $3,300 on AI Agents – Here’s What Architecture Firms Should Know
https://getarchit.com/ai-agents-understand-the-cost/ Should we deploy AI across the entire company? For a 20-75 person architecture firm, that can be an important step forward. Properly deployed, AI can reduce administrative work, help teams find information faster, improve consistency, and give architects more time to focus on clients and design. But as firms move beyond basic chat tools…
Read MoreWhy Organized Data Is the Foundation for AI Success
https://getarchit.com/why-organized-data-is-the-foundation-for-ai-success/ AI tools are only as effective as the data behind them. In this episode of Design Under Influence, we explore why organizing your files and workflows is the critical first step toward successful AI adoption.
Read MoreThe AI Adoption Blueprint for AEC Firms: Policies, Guardrails, and Real Use Cases
The AI Adoption Blueprint for AEC Firms: Policies, Guardrails, and Real Use Cases AI is already transforming architecture, engineering, and design firms — whether leadership realizes it or not. In this episode, we break down a practical framework for secure AI adoption in AEC organizations, including AI policies, data classification, cybersecurity concerns, AI agents, and…
Read MoreAI in AEC: Stop Chasing Tools. Start Fixing the Business.
https://getarchit.com/ai-in-aec-stop-chasing-tools/ Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of daily operations in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). New tools appear constantly, promising to automate BIM workflows, improve project coordination, or generate proposals faster. For many small and mid-sized firms, this creates pressure to adopt everything quickly in order to avoid falling behind. But focusing only on…
Read MoreSecuring AI Adoption in AEC Firms
ArchIT’s Secure AI Adoption for AEC Firms – https://getarchit.com/secure-ai-adoption-for-aec-firms/
Read MoreWhat Have You Done for Me Lately? How AEC Firms Can Build More Valuable, Outcome-Driven Relationships with Their IT and BIM Partners
What Have You Done for Me Lately? In architecture and engineering, partnerships with technology and BIM consultants are essential—but they are also frequently questioned. Budgets are reviewed, invoices are scrutinized, and a familiar executive question surfaces: “What have you done for me lately?” The answer cannot rely solely on activity, reports, or technical effort. To…
Read MoreHow AI Is Reshaping Operations at Small and Mid-Sized AEC Firms
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve at a rapid pace, its influence is being felt across nearly every industry. For architecture, engineering, design, and IT service organizations, AI has become more than a trend—it’s becoming a foundational part of how teams communicate, manage projects, streamline operations, and scale their businesses. What began as curiosity has…
Read MoreWhat Really Happens When a Server Fails at Your Architecture Firm.
Read article – https://getarchit.com/disaster-recovery-planning-matters/ Data has become the core operational asset for modern businesses—particularly for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms whose work depends on continuous access to large, complex project files. When systems fail, the consequences can cascade into costly delays, missed deadlines, and potential loss of client trust. Understanding how disaster recovery works—and…
Read MoreHoliday Cybersecurity Awareness
Read article: https://getarchit.com/holiday-cybersecurity-awareness/ The holiday season brings a sense of joy, celebration, and—unfortunately—increased cyber threats. As people become busier with festivities, shopping, and wrapping up work projects, cybercriminals take advantage of lowered vigilance and high activity to launch sophisticated scams.
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