Helping to build a better practice of architecture through technology & practice management expertise
Improve efficiencies and justify higher billable rates
Simplify the management of your practice
Position your firm to win more work
Address staff & training issues
We help you do this by providing services that pay for themselves and solutions that save you money.
There is a lot that goes into being a great architect.
And a lot more that goes into running a great practice.
We help you build your practice so that you can focus on the Architecture itself.
Services
Technology Implementation, Exploration and Discovery
Emerging technologies & AI systems research
Practice management solutions
Revit & Technology Management Services
Custom Tailored documentation system design and software integrations
Staff Training
Staff development and training programs and resources
Project Support
We take care of the technical Revit behind the scenes work so your staff can focus on documenting the design.
Get help bridging the gap between project needs and staffing commitments
Business Optimization & Strategic Firm Positioning
It’s like having an experienced business partner without the obligation
We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help out or to collaborate on new opportunities.
Continue scrolling below for more info or feel free to reach out to discuss partnering with us.
Technology Implementation, Exploration & Discovery
Avoid atrophy in the ever advancing technologies of architecture
Trying to decide on the best software solutions for your practice can feel a little like horse betting. With all of the new advancements out there increasing by the day and each option requiring a substantial investment of your time and money it can feel hopeless to keep up with it all.
We are actively researching, investing in, and implementing the latest technologies in architecture and working out streamlined workflows so that you don’t have to worry about it.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is currently changing the way that the world gets work done in almost every business. While it may eliminate the need of some entry level busy work it can be an incredible tool to help you get a lot of your own busy work out of your way so that you can get to the important stuff where you provide real expertise. AI should become your design assistant helping you generate ideas and work through problems. Various AI tools are available to help you in many aspects of running your office that you may not yet be aware of.
We can help you understand how to get the most out of these rapidly developing technologies and stay on top of it all.
BIM & BIM 2.0
One of our main focuses at ASG is our deep expertise in Revit and the Revit systems that we have developed over the past decade with millions of dollars of man hours invested.
We are keeping an eye on the BIM 2.0 systems of the future to be ready and at the forefront when they become viable solutions.
Other Technologies
Some might consider us a special brand of technology junkies that like to explore new and potential opportunities that make a real difference.
We have even gone as far as developing our own custom tailored office and project management software that we use in house. If a fully customized platform for running your practice is something you feel would be a benefit to the way you want to work, we are ready to help you on that front as well.
Revit & Technology Management Services
In order to get the most out of technologies they need to be set up and custom tailored to your workflows.
Streamlined Documentation Systems
Sometimes the best workflows involve a number of software solutions and it isn’t just about building templates or cleaning up messes either.
Revit needs to become part of a comprehensive documentation system that is carefully crafted to support the firms project types and workflows.
When set up and managed properly it holds a huge potential to support streamlined workflows and capture efficiencies that are largely untapped in many architecture practices.
We help firms put better systems and processes in place that get Revit out of your way, and allow you and your team to focus on the design while becoming more profitable.
Real world architecture experience
Our systems were built by the principal of an architecture firm with years of experience building and managing an architecture practice. They are designed with a wholistic approach in mind to help manage the work in an office and support the entire operation.
Principles of ASG’s Documentation Systems Design
Must be intuitive and easy for designers to use
Cannot be cumbersome and get in the way of getting work done
Should be designed to get Revit out of the way of designers
Do all of this while facilitating efficiency in documentation
Be managed as a system to establish firm standards and best practices
Built with systems to manage the systems and keep things clean
Get the tools and information in the hands of the people using it, directly in their workflows where possible
Built with staff and staff issues in mind, plan for the way things may get messed up
Build QA/QC directly into the tools to reduce liabilities where possible.
Revit Based Detailing Libraries
We can help establish and maintain a Revit based detailing library with coordinated office standards and best practices.
Setting up a system that embodies a collective knowledge of code standards, reference information, and tools for ensuring that details get tailored to every project while tracking unfinished work.
Fully Parameterized Revit Families
Building families that just work the way they should is a lot of work but also where a lot of the magic happens. It may be an investment up front but once a family is built properly it is available to your office for every project going forward after that. No more re-building nearly the same families over and over again on every project.
Whether you are looking for complex families that handle anything you may come up against or help building quick families on the fly for specific project needs we have got you covered.
Costs of Inefficiency
We estimate that most firms are missing out on about $20,000 per staff per year.
Staff Training Solutions
AI, Revit, Bluebeam, and other technology training, as well as specialized skill development programs
Project Management Tools, Training and Insights
A large part of winning the trust of clients is your firms project management approach. Understanding how to meet your clients project management needs and training your qualified staff to be excellent project managers while equipping them with proper tools is key to gaining long lasting relationships with clients that will keep your office flush with work and full of opportunity
Technology Training
BIM Software’s like Revit are complex and can do amazing things but they can also be a double edge sword in the hands of young staff that can quickly get out of control. Training staff on the best uses of Revit to maintain office standards can become a monumental but important task. We have been developed a training series over the years to help young staff learn the ropes more quickly and avoid making costly mistakes in a collaborative office environment.
In addition to Revit there are many technologies that when applied correctly can make for efficient workflows. We can help train your staff to make the best use of the technologies that are implemented in your office.
Business Optimization
It’s like having an experienced business partner without the obligation.
You may have questions about how to structure your billing, position your office for a specific type of work, maintain client relations, navigate tricky waters, deal with various staffing issues, or any of the other many issues that come up along the way.
Business Insights
Drawing on over 8 years of experience running and growing an architecture practice we have learned a thing or two about what it takes. My hat goes off to anyone who is successfully brining work in the door and organizing efforts to move projects along. It is a lot more complicated than I had realized when I started out.
We stand ready to offer any insights, advice, experience or anecdotes we can to help you on your way.
Network of Experts
If we don’t have the answers we will find someone who does. We are building a network of experienced architects and specialists, including former firm principles who we can draw on to provide the answers you need.
Strategic Firm Positioning
Having access to our resources elevates client confidence and helps you level the playing field.
Position your firm to win more work
We understand the RFP/RFQ, SOQ, and Interview process and our relationships with facilities project managers gives insights into the things that matter to them most, helping you know how to position your firm to impress and win this type of work.
We can provide assistance and feedback on putting together successful SOQs and preparing for project interviews to know the right things to say and how to follow through on those promises once the work is awarded.
Marketing Expertise
Whether it is establishing or building your brand, working on search engine optimization, arranging graphic design work, or building marketing templates, tools and processes, we have experience in these areas as well. We lean on our connections with the right people to help you put your best foot forward and be intentional with the type of work you want to pursue.
Build your reputation
In addition to being able to advise on the process of winning work, all of our services aim to build the reputation of your firm. Being able to handle project types of any size and complexity builds your clients confidence.