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Tom Vandervort
Jan 19, 20233 min read
Change Order Management for Architects and Engineering Firms
Best Practices for Effective Change Order Management Most architects and engineers go into their respective fields, not for money or...

Planifi
Jan 4, 202313 min read
Project Management Video: How to Conduct Principal Reviews
In this video Don Archibeque and JJ Brantingham have an interactive discussion with tips and steps you can use can use to conduct...

Tom Vandervort
Dec 14, 20228 min read
Burning Through Projects: How to Manage Project Burn Rate
As a project manager, architect or engineer, understanding your project burn rate is essential for successful completion of any design...


Tom Vandervort
Nov 21, 20222 min read
3 Simple Project Financial Metrics Every Design Firm Needs
3 Simple Project Financial Metrics Every Design Firm Needs


Tom Vandervort
Nov 13, 20225 min read
Benefits of Resource Capacity Planning in Project Management
When it comes to managing a successful project, there are a million and one things that need to be taken into account. From timelines and...

Planifi
Sep 9, 20223 min read
Agile Project Management for Architecture and Engineering: Traditional vs. Agile
Traditional A/E Project Management Traditional project management takes a step-by-step approach to delivering Architecture and...

Planifi
Jun 8, 202015 min read
Project Retrospectives for Engineers and Architects
Project Retrospectives are a concept widely used in Agile project management: what they are; how they can improve your design projects;...

Planifi
Apr 18, 20201 min read
Pro-tips on how to get started with Project Planning
Firms often struggled to get project planning started so they can both understand where their Portfolio of Project stands and where...

Planifi
Dec 9, 20193 min read
Prepare for Profitability
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Nov 25, 20193 min read
Project Scope and Profitability
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Oct 28, 20193 min read
Metrics for Running a Profitable A/E Firm
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Sep 16, 20193 min read
Using Burn Rate to Improve A/E Project Delivery
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Sep 2, 20193 min read
Pain-Free Change Orders
Most architects and engineers go into their respective fields, not for money or fame, but because they love the practice of architecture...

Planifi
Jul 22, 20193 min read
The Secret for A/E Firms to Win Design-Build Projects
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Jul 8, 20194 min read
Project Management Wins Repeat Business
Updated: Apr 19, 2020 About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in...

Planifi
Jun 24, 20193 min read
Project Management is a Competitive Advantage
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Jun 10, 20193 min read
Five Tips for Better A/E Client Relationships
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
May 27, 20193 min read
A/E Agile Project Manifesto
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Apr 29, 20193 min read
Agile Project Management for Architecture and Engineering: Creating Alignment
About the author: Don Archibeque is a Project Executive with Planifi, bringing more than 25 years of experience in construction and A/E...

Planifi
Sep 12, 20172 min read
Forecast With Confidence
“Forecast” is an interesting word. It’s one of those words that can be used as a verb or a noun. You can forecast revenue or you can...
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