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As a sweet reminder for me that, being an architect is further than just being good at using design software Just finished Architectural Practice Foundations! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e_q3M57d #architecturemanagement

🌟 Big News for Architects, Engineers, and Building Professionals! 🌟 If you’ve used BlueprintToPass.com for your CSE prep, you know how much we care about helping you succeed. Now, we’re taking things to the next level. Starting February 2025, we’re rolling out practice exams for the 2022 CalGreen Certification! Why CalGreen? Because staying ahead in this industry means mastering sustainable building practices—and we want to make sure you’re ready to tackle this essential certification with confidence. Here’s the exciting part: when the practice exams go live, I’m offering a 30% discount to my LinkedIn connections! Just shoot me a message here, and I’ll make sure you’re all set to grab it. Whether you’re an architect pushing boundaries, an engineer shaping the future, or a professional diving deeper into green building compliance, this is for you. Let’s grow, learn, and build a greener future together! Feel free to share this with anyone who might find it helpful—I’d love to help more people hit their goals. Let’s do this! 🌱💪 Blueprinttopass.com #CalGreen #BlueprintToPass #ArchitectLife #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #ProfessionalGrowth

We had the opportunity to meet with someone in Business Development for an architecture firm today. It was really enlightening to learn more about their cost estimation process and gain a better understanding of how the design phase is managed by different sectors. We don't currently do much design phase work, but it's something that we are interested in learning more about to see if it's a fit for our skillset. This is just another example of how valuable it can be to meet with other business owners even if they're not necessarily a potential client. The more we all learn about the different aspects and phases of the projects in which we have a part, the better an understanding we have of the big picture and the more value we can offer in our portion of the project.

Okay, Junior Architects this one is on you and you need to hear this. I love being able to go home at a reasonable hour to be with family or go have some fun as much as you. But I also don’t like seeing senior architects stay late and I don’t want that to become my life either. The amazing thing is that YOU can make a difference so everyone can go home on time. If you don’t LEARN how to have ownership in your work, be thorough, and learn at good increments rather than after days or weeks of work. You not only impact your own career, but also your team’s trust in your work, the project as a whole, and senior architects staying late fixing your mistakes. It is up to YOU: 1. ...to make sure you have work to do during the day. 2. ...to keep you team informed as you progress through the list, not right when you are done. 3. ...to be able to find help and do your research. 4. ...to learn to ASK QUESTIONS at baby steps during the task rather than after a week of work. 5. ...to be accountable! The fastest way to build trust and have more design ownership is being accountable, having ownerships, and being thorough with your work. I’ll leave you with this quote that I heard a lot early in my career and don’t hear enough anymore. “Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable” – Eric Jerome Dickey Do you need help learning how to be an all-star team player? I teach professionals how to leverage simple strategies to accelerate their learning and development. Let’s connect and elevate our profession together. _____________________ Hello, 👋🏻 I'm Katelyn Rossier, and this is mentorDINO! 🦖 I’m an Architect. I am tired of seeing professionals struggle, unprofitable firms, and training being sidelined. I’m here to change this culture. I help design teams acquire the technical skills, professional development, and resources they DESERVE to lead successful projects and step into leadership roles with confidence. Get ahead: Learn now, experience later!

In one of my previous posts I have recommended to read Gregor Hohpes book „The software architect elevator“. A modern architect does not only has the challenge to keep up with the high pace of technology - modern architects need to learn on how to ride the architect elevator. Do we offer our organizations stakeholder to take the red pill and explain that things are on the wrong path? In Matrix we learned that taking the blue pill is more confortable and you need to be brave to take the red one. Same as on IT projects - especially when you are an external consultant - explaining the thruth might be risky. Not everyone is appreciating the honesty and it can cause bad consequences in case you do not communicate it properly. „From designing new systems to also designing a matching organization and culture“ as properly explained by G. Hohpe. That’s the my shared understanding of modern architects.

Turning down PROJECTS? Read THIS first 👇 Architects hit max capacity fast. One day, you’re taking on new clients—the next thing you know, you’re drowning in work, stretched too thin to grow. So before rejecting your next project, ask yourself: 🔹 What if there’s an experienced professional who can handle production seamlessly? 🔹 And what if they’re available on a flexible contract—no long-term commitment, just results? The real challenge isn’t the workload. It’s finding: ✅ Skilled professionals you don’t have to train. ✅ Cost-efficient solutions that adapt to demand. When you have both, you’re no longer stuck in the Architecture Hamster Wheel—you’re running a business that scales with confidence. 📌 Want a list of 10 professionals trusted by 500+ US architects? Comment “List” and I’ll send it over. #architecturebusiness #scaleyourteam #architectlife #remotework

COVID-19 may be behind us, but its impact on the architecture industry remains. While the initial shift to remote work and virtual collaboration was a challenge, many firms discovered a silver lining.  Moving away from paper-based processes and embracing virtual meetings has led to new levels of efficiency. It's enabled architecture firms: ✔️ Save time and resources ✔️ Boost flexibility ✔️ Enhance accessibility The result? A more streamlined workflow. Has your architecture firm embraced these digital advancements? Share your experience in the comments! ------------------------------------------------------- 📽️ The video snippet is an excerpt from our Roundtable Discussion on Architecture Project & Document Management with Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP CC: Justine Sieber, AIA #aec #architecture #remotework #collaboration #futureofwork

What lessons have we learned over the past 30 years in the #affordablehousing industry that apply to the present-day challenges facing developers? In the article below, Joanne Horton, RA outlines ways for developers to leverage the experience of their architecture partners. One of these ways is to over communicate. In the article, she says "There are a lot of moving parts that contribute to the success of a project, so there needs to be a very intentional plan for implementing and maintaining open communication. Routine team meetings, detailed agendas, documentation, and planning for cost and constructibility reviews at major milestones in the development of the project, are just a couple of ways this can be done." Leran more here: https://bit.ly/4bLxTgv