Consulting Services

The drivers of change in today's AEC industry include industry consolidation, falling geographical barriers to competition, an aging workforce, the changing expectations of new employees as well as customers, and the most disruptive change of all—the introduction and increasingly lower cost of new technologies, such as mobile, social, cloud and real-time technologies. All of which make it more important than ever to have a clear strategic vision and a realistic roadmap for achieving that vision. And because technology is driving the new AEC 2.0 world, technology must be included in every strategic plan.

Agile Frameworks knows AEC 2.0 better than anyone. That makes us an ideal strategic consulting partner. We work with management teams to define and refine strategies that:

• Provide a competitive edge based on your marketplace realities, using technology to define your "brand" and deliver consistent and superior customer services;
• Find and motivate the best talent in our industry; and
• Drive inefficiencies out of processes and procedures to allow your firm to compete cost-effectively with anyone, even larger firms with greater technology resources.

Many AEC firms have what is called an "adhocracy." They've allowed their operations to grow haphazardly without any real long-term planning or consideration of the strategic implications of processes and procedures. That type of thinking may work for AEC 1.0, but it falls far short for firms looking to cross the chasm to 2.0.

Agile Frameworks helps firms implement AEC 2.0 best practices in management, processes and technologies. We can show you how to:

• Implement repeatable, high-quality and reliable processes.
• Use technology to drive down costs, improve efficiency, and increase cash flow, including using paperless systems and mobile devices.
• Improve and deliver a consistent customer experience, increasing reliability and quality and delivering faster or even real-time customer deliverables.
• Build your “brand,” so you differentiate your services without increasing costs, and stand out as the leader in your marketplace.
• Foster a smart, technically adept and motivated workforce.

Agile Frameworks has helped AEC firms make the right choices about technology since 2004, providing technology that supports your business strategy; technology that improves your processes, quality and reliability, and ultimately, your profitability. We can help your MetaField™ and AgilePort™ implementations proceed without a hitch to deliver transformational levels of process automation. Our other core systems and software implementation services include:

• ERP Systems (Deltek Vision and BST Global)
• CRM Systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Deltek Vision, BST Global, SalesLogix, Salesforce.com)
• LIMS Systems (QestLab, GINT, ElmTree)
• Project Support Systems (Newforma, Microsoft Project)
• Technology (Microsoft Server, SQL Server, Force.com)
• IT Risk Assessments
• IT Outsourcing Advisement
• Knowledge and document management

AEC industries we serve:

• Geotechnical engineering
• Consulting engineering
• Environmental consulting
• Construction materials
• Field services and testing
• General and specialty contractors
• Analytical field services and testing

Technology that integrates, automates and streamlines business processes is rapidly becoming the new norm in many industries.

But the focus should never be on technology alone. Technology can introduce change at every level of your organization—change that requires people to think and work differently. Pushback can be strong, from field technicians to supervisory personnel to senior management.