Feeling like there’s never enough time for real creative work?
In this episode, I sit down with Mike George, our COO at MGS Global Group, to talk about one of the biggest challenges architects face today—managing time. We break down how architecture professionals can reclaim their hours by using smarter systems, embracing technology, and rethinking outdated business models.
Mike and I share stories from the field, including lessons from our clients, internal training models we’ve built, and how admin work, when done right, can actually drive profitability. We also touch on the role of AI in shaping the future of the profession—and how it’s already helping firms increase efficiency and focus more on design.
Whether you’re overwhelmed with documentation, struggling to improve utilization, or just looking for ways to grow your practice, this episode offers practical strategies that work.
🎯 Key Takeaways:
- Reclaiming time is essential for creative work.
- Utilization rates are crucial for business efficiency.
- Documentation can eat up a huge portion of project time.
- Training models can help scale your team’s output.
- Technology is key to future-proofing your practice.
- Project management tools can simplify operations.
- Admin work matters—it supports your cash flow.
- Personal branding and marketing aren’t optional anymore.
- AI is actively reshaping architecture workflows.
- Managing your time is a business skill every architect needs.
📥 Want to go deeper into AI for architecture?
Download our AI for Architects White Paper — a 100+ page guide where we’ve tested and scored over 50 tools to help architects work smarter:
👉 https://aiforarchitects.ai/c/whitepaper
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