Architectural firms across the nation are reacting to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many firms are now working remotely as a way to manage risk. The goal is to balance continued work on important projects without endangering the health of employees. Here are some of the ways...
As the number of patients infected with COVID-19 grows, leaders will increasingly need to respond to critical health needs. The architecture industry will play a part in this response by providing much of the infrastructure needed to support quarantine and treatment efforts. Here are some...
In light of the coronavirus, many firms are temporarily shifting their operations so their team members can work from home. Keeping employees and customers safe has to be the priority, and the only way to accomplish this is to minimize person-to-person contact. Here are some...
Home automation is a popular trend that's growing in demand across the country. Technology can now be leveraged to control everything from lighting and climate to entertainment systems and appliances in both residential and business properties. These innovations continue to significantly impact our industry, especially...
Climate change, housing shortages and flooding are all significant issues that continue to impact major cities around the world. Politicians like to think that they are the only ones trying to come up with solutions, but architects are on the frontline providing innovative solutions to...
In architecture and design, firms thrive because of the character and creative talent of their team members. But if you don’t have the right branding and hiring strategies, you won’t find top performers. These strategies will help you make better hiring decisions and land exceptional...
Many job seekers in architecture and interior design have gap years in their resumes. For example, maybe you spent a year traveling and studying international architecture. While taking a year off can lead to life-affirming experiences, they can also damage your resume if left unexplained....
Hiring the right people can be challenging during rapid company growth. The firm feels pressured to meet all sorts of other demands during this time. Breaking the hiring habits that have worked for decades can be difficult, but the truth is that hiring processes are...
Networking has gotten much easier thanks to social media and professional platforms like LinkedIn. If you have a professional online presence, then you should already be highlighting your skills and experience. But your future career growth depends on improving your professional profiles and keeping them...
With no sign of an economic slow-down in the coming year and the skill gap widening, architectural firms need to engage and retain talent if they want to thrive in this market. To do so, focus on retention by keep employees happy and increasing engagement....