For many architects, a big part of their work does not happen within the office. It happens on project sites, on the road, and in meetings with clients and contractors. So, if their productivity stops away from their desk, the…
Compiling your observations during site visits, safety inspections and punch lists in a report, takes up many hours of your time. Limit your paperwork at the end of the day by creating your reports at the worksite with the ArchiSnapper…
As an architect, you know how important it is to draft and share field reports. A clear and accurate field report is crucial to avoid costly misunderstandings, mistakes, discussions, and even lawsuits. In this article, you will learn everything you…
Architects lose too much time. They get stuck in traffic, write out tedious field reports in Word, print out drawings before every site visit, use paper notes to track time and expenses, transfer photos from smartphone to PC, and so…
Sometimes, as architects, we feel like we have to do everything to be successful. But as it turns out, making certain sacrifices can actually make us better at our jobs. We’re talking about getting specific and specializing — which means…
Tablets and smartphones are becoming more and more important in the construction industry. (And, let’s face it: In every other part of life, too!) It’s easy to understand why. We work in a dynamic industry! When you have to travel…
Every now and then we get the question about which laptop is suitable for architects and designers who have to do a lot of computer-supported drawing and image processing, yet also spend quite some time on the road for site…
I’m sure you’ve met them. People who, during a meeting or conversation, have an immediate, and outspoken opinion on the topic. And once they’ve expressed it, they keep defending it — no concessions. Personally, I look up to people who…
It’s hard to imagine how communication and workflows looked like in the pre-digital communication era. Honestly, I don’t even want to begin to think about managing a project without being able to communicate wherever you are, or without having access…
A good punch list and closeout can make the difference between a successful project and a failure. A detailed and well-structured punch list is a powerful instrument for everyone part of the project, as it includes all the remaining defects,…
