10 results found for “repetitive tasks”
"AI is definitely raising the ceiling and making things possible that were not possible before... We need to increase the ceiling of what is possible going forward and reward people putting the effort into increasing...
By Joseph Crabtree | Efficiency creates time, but how AEC firms reinvest that time determines whether quality, culture, and performance actually improve.
By Sara Grayum | AI is accelerating fast, but in AEC the real opportunity lies in using it to expand capacity, not replace people.
By John McGill | AI may speed up rendering and iteration in AEC, but human judgment still determines accuracy, compliance, and meaningful design innovation.
By Mark Zweig | Succession fails when managers cling to control instead of building leaders behind them.
By Mark Zweig | Firms that ignore AI will look slower, more expensive, and harder to work with.
By Kubilay Şahinler | While attention gravitates toward AI in design, the strongest business value often emerges elsewhere.
By Michael DiOrio | Modern AEC firms win by connecting specialized systems intelligently, choosing APIs or stored procedures based on performance, scalability, and integration needs.
By Hal Rosner | Proper planning, organization, and understanding of data can mean the difference between a project’s success and failure.
By Kate Gray | Utilizing technology built around your best work can become an inspiration tool for marketing teams.
By Kristin Kautz | AI adoption empowers firms to unleash their human potential to solve problems that matter.
Kristin Kautz delves into the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing its transformative potential in business and daily activities. Highlighting tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot, and Unanet's CRM integration, she illustrates how AI can enhance...
By Shelby Smith | Although change can begin with one person, monumental, industry-altering change must be a cohesive, collaborative team effort.
By Rachel Wilde | We must seek out the rare opportunities for safe failure and make the most of them to help our employees reach their full potential.
By Chad Clinehens | What it means to be an entrepreneur and run a smaller AEC firm in today’s competitive environment.
By Danielle Eisenstock | Learning takes time and effort – but the end results can be as rewarding as making your favorite meal.
By Kristin Kautz | AI is becoming a crucial component in reshaping the AEC industry, especially in the realm of marketing.
By Travis White | If you want your firm to be an early adopter, you must be aware of this new technology and be willing to adapt.
By Liisa Andreassen | President and partner at Hoefer Welker (Kansas City, MO), an interdisciplinary architecture, planning, and interior design firm.
By Cindy Sevilla Esparza | As long as learning is at the forefront of your goals, these skills will help you reach your career milestones.
By Justin Smith | Instead of waiting for the perfect project manager to appear, invest in developing these valuable professionals within your firm.
By Kevin Johns | In order to remain competitive, AEC firms need to understand and embrace new technology.
By Mark Nusbaum | Changing your perspective and striving to always be present, aware, and reassuring will inspire confidence during construction administration.
By RLG Consulting Engineers | Principal at RLG Consulting Engineers (Dallas, TX), a firm that specializes in civil, structural, survey, and forensic engineering.
By Matthew Poling | Often overlooked, the simple checklist can empower your people to coordinate more, reduce mistakes, and focus on bigger picture items.
By Kim Fowler | If you chip away at your organization goals one task at a time, you will begin to see the benefits.
Focus on getting stuff done and moving forward by fitting the tasks on your to-do list to either the time slot or energy you have available.
Learning to learn, praising the process, and reflecting on your progress all point your mind toward the common goal of persistent development.
By Christina Zweig Niehues | Their characteristics, differences from their male counterparts, and how to create an environment that fosters women leaders.
By Phil Keil | The development of high moral and ethical standards is the most important thing you can do as a leader, and it will transform your team for the good.
President of JLG Architects (#4 Best Firm Architecture for 2016), a 110-person, employee-owned North Dakota-based firm co-founded in 1989 by Laffen. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent “We love organic growth but it’s dependent on developing internal...
Annual resolutions are short-term planning at best. Now that another new year is in full throttle mode, are you checking off your list of resolutions, or are you envisioning your firm’s future? Annual resolutions are...
As the new year gets ready to start, most companies in the A/E/P and environmental consulting business are gearing up to hire. Sure— most of the needs are for experienced staffers— but, since there are...