Hello and welcome to another episode of Design and Influence. Today, we go into details on how to manage passwords for your organization. This is one of the critical components of running a firm successfully. Your team can safely and securely access the information they need to do their work by adequately organizing passwords in…

In simplified terms, a family to Revit is equivalent to a component in Rhino or Sketch Up or an AutoCAD block. However, it is also way more than that. What Can One Do Upfront to Optimally Benefit from Revit? Read the full article.

One issue that is problematic for businesses, especially architectural businesses, is how to remain consistent in showcasing the special flavor of what you do. One way to meet that challenge head-on is documenting and memorializing your institutional knowledge. Read the full article.

Are you an architectural professional thinking about using a Mac in your practice? Maybe you are already using a Mac in your practice in a sea of PC users and are dealing with some of these issues. Today we will highlight the pros and cons of using your Mac in your architecture design or engineering…

Today we are talking about the prices and costs of Information Technology. It is going to be a juicy episode, as sometimes this topic is overlooked by architecture firms. We are breaking down pricing models for IT firms that you can bring in to help your architecture and design firm manage its information systems! Read…

If you’re not investing in technology and making IT solutions a priority for your business, you might as well be designed under the influence. While this might work out from time to time, in the long term, you need a better strategy. Today, we’re talking about replacing your old file server. Read the full article.

Today we’re tackling the use of spreadsheets for resource management and all the implications of using that process. It feels like everyone that Boris works with is struggling with resource management these days—or at least has a system that could be improved upon. While we may not be able to come up with a solution,…

Today our discussion centers around the question of whether a small architecture firm should implement BIM as a software solution. We will take a deeper look what whether it is cost-effective, the time savings benefit, and what the onboarding process will look when converting to BIM. Joining our discussion today is the Digital Design Manager…

We’re going to talk about the process of switching IT providers. We’re taking you through: 1. The reasons why you might want to switch. 2. The barriers you might encounter when making a change. 3. What commitments do you need to make to implement a successful shift. Read the full article.

Today’s discussion centers on Revit. Revit is a software tool for architects and engineers. If you are considering purchasing Revit, we will help you to understand which version is best for your needs and what the implementation may look like. Today, we will discuss two of Revit’s options: Revit and Revit LT. Read the full…