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We document lessons learned, project outcomes, and suggestions to AEC firms while sharing a behind the scenes as we build Fairbuilt.

What a Construction Company Website Needs to Compete for Federal Contracts

Federal contracting audiences evaluate construction companies differently than commercial clients do. Here is what your website needs to communicate to compete credibly in the government marketplace.

How Niche Positioning Helps Small Architecture Firms Win Better Projects

Small architecture firms that try to appeal to everyone rarely win the work they actually want. Here is how developing a specific positioning helps firms attract better clients, better projects, and better talent.

How to Launch a Brand and Website for a New AEC Company Fast Without Sacrificing Credibility

When a new construction or marine equipment company needs to establish credibility quickly, the brand and website have to work harder than they would for an established firm. Here is how to do it right.

Why Strategy Has to Come Before the Rebrand for AEC Firms

Most AEC firms want to start with design. But without strategic alignment first, the work won't hold. Here's why strategy always has to come before the rebrand.

Why Your AEC Website Is Attracting the Wrong Leads and How to Fix It

Most architecture and construction firm websites generate inquiries but not qualified ones. Here is how to redesign your website to pre-qualify leads before they reach your team.

Why Internal Alignment Is an AEC Business Development Problem, Not Just a Culture One

When AEC firm leadership isn't aligned on direction, clients feel the inconsistency. Here's why internal clarity is a business development issue.

AEC Brand Authenticity: Why the Most Effective Brand Is the Most Accurate One

Premium means something different to every client. AEC firms that chase a generic version of it end up with a brand that doesn't build trust.

Why AEC Firms Should Build Their Brand Before They Need It

Most AEC firms only think about branding when work slows down. Here's why that's the wrong time, and what to do instead.

Relationships Will Get You the Next AEC Project. Reputation Gets You the One After That.

Relationships drive most AEC firm growth, but they have a ceiling. Here's what reputation is, why it's different, and how to build it deliberately.

Why "Collaborative" Is Not a Brand Position for AEC Firms

Most AEC firms use the same core values. Here's why that's a positioning problem, and what it looks like to actually say something specific.

Your Projects Are Not Your Brand

Great projects alone won't build your firm's reputation. Here's why positioning matters more than the portfolio, especially when you're growing.

Why Your AEC Firm's Website Is Part of Your Work

If your AEC firm's website doesn't reflect your actual standards, it's creating doubt before you ever get in the room.

The Biggest Homepage Mistake AEC Firms Make (And How to Fix It)

Most AEC firm homepages lead with beautiful photos but no clarity. Here's the simple fix that helps visitors decide if you're the right firm for them.

How Strategic Branding Filters Leads and Fuels Better Sales

How Brand Builds Trust - and Why That Trust Drives Business Value

The Cost of a Good First Impression

Why Established Businesses Still Need Brand Alignment

Why Brand Investment Matters in the Growth Phase

Early Phase Branding Isn’t About Polish - It’s About Clarity

When Business Growth Outpaces Your Brand

Why I Ask So Many Questions Before Designing Anything

AI-Generated Logos: Why They Don’t Work (And What to Do Instead)

Branding I Love: Why “Contemporary Retro” Feels So Fresh

Design Isn’t Just How It Looks - It’s How It Translates

Branding for Multifamily Developments Isn’t Optional—It’s Strategic

Your Logo Isn’t for You - It’s for Your Customers

Studio Update: Nonprofit Branding, Web Launches & New Creative Work

What Goes Above the Fold on Your Website (And Why It Matters)

A Good Brand Evolves With You

Your Website Should Be Your Hardest-Working Salesperson

Why Cohesive Branding Is a Business Advantage—Not Just a Design Choice

Looking Back at 2024: Projects, Pivots, and What’s Next

Why Most Architecture Websites Fail (And How to Build One That Works)

New Branding Project Kickoff — Designing Alongside Architecture

How Brand Touchpoints Build (or Break) Trust in Your Business

Studio Update: Proposals, Photography, and a Graphic Design Side Project

Building Fairbuilt

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Marketing your Architecture Firm

January 11, 2023

Why your architecture firm needs professional photography

Branding your Engineering Firm

Branding your Contracting Company

Branding your Architecture Firm