Firm Operations
Engineering Productivity Tips
Engineers must implement tools and technologies to increase and maintain their AE firms' work productivity to survive any economy.
How to Handle Scope Changes in Project Management
Developing a practical approach to better prepare for the inevitable reality of scope change helps you ensure every project is a success.
Steven Burns, FAIA
Steven Burns, FAIA, is a renowned global thought leader, architect, and highly sought-after speaker on topics related to emerging technologies and effective firm management. As the founder of The Well-Designed Firm, a cutting-edge business consultancy, Steven is committed to helping A/E firms elevate their business practices to the same level of elegance as the architecture they create. With a Master of Architecture degree from the prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Design and over 7 years of experience at SOM, Steven is a true expert in his field. He also founded his own architecture firm, BBA Architects, which he successfully sold in 2007. Steven's contributions to the architecture industry go beyond his work as an architect and business consultant. He is also the mastermind behind ArchiOffice, a popular project and office management software that he developed and later sold to BQE Software in 2010.
