Rephonic
Artwork for Architecture & Engineering Business Strategies

Architecture & Engineering Business Strategies

Monograph
Monograph
Project Management
Collaboration
Architecture
Architecture Firm
Project Management Tools
Engineering
Hospitality Projects
Collaborative Design
Client Trust
Architectural Design
Structural Engineering
Corporate Career
Invoicing
BQE Core
Dynamic Engineering
Architecture and Engineering
Adaptive Reuse
Envisage Architecture
MEP Engineering

Welcome to The A&E Business Strategies—a podcast hosted by Monograph about the architecture and engineering leaders who run great projects and firms. Monograph is the easiest project management software used by 12,000+ architects & engineers to manage projects on time, on budget, and profitably. Learn more about how it works at Monograph.com

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes93Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
DesignManagementBusinessArts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Architecture & Engineering Business Strategies

Latest Episodes

You can be fully booked and still feel like the numbers don't add up. The 2026 A&E Benchmark Report from Monograph shows exactly why, and which firms have figured it out.

Ashish Desai, CEO of Monograph, joins Mark LePage to walk through the data on ... more

Why don't Architects sketch with clients anymore? And why don't Engineers invest in teaching their Architect collaborators?

These two Austin firms have revolutionized collaboration by front-loading coordination, using paper to build trust, and alig... more

YouTube

In this episode, two ex-corporate architects explain how running their own business actually meant less admin than being employees at a large company.

What you'll learn: 

→ Why small firms can now punch above their weight with the right tools 

→ How... more

Creating the perfect restaurant vibe requires controlling air temperature, velocity, day lighting, and acoustic quality all at once, but most architect-engineer teams can't coordinate at this level.

In this conversation, you'll hear how these Austin... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Business of Architecture Podcast
Business of Architecture PodcastEnoch Sears & Rion Willard
I Would Prefer Not To
I Would Prefer Not ToThe Architectural League of New York
Time Sensitive
Time SensitiveThe Slowdown
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times

Recent Guests

Ashish Desai
CEO of Monograph
Monograph
Episode: AI in Architecture and Engineering — 2026 Business Benchmarks w/ Ashish Desai | EntreArchitect
Wendy Klepcyk
Principal Architect at Envisage Architecture
Envisage Architecture
Episode: How this Architect became more selective with clients using Monograph

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#217
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#245
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#34
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#84
France/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#26
Sweden/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#103
Finland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#231
New Zealand/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI in Architecture and Engineering — 2026 Business Benchmarks w/ Ashish Desai | EntreArchitect
Q: What practical steps can a small firm take today to start improving profitability?
Start with measuring revenue per employee, identify which of the three levers you're strongest or weakest in (utilization, realization, cash flow), and begin implementing lightweight technology to automate mundane tasks such as invoicing and proposals, moving toward real-time visibility and proactive staffing decisions.
AI in Architecture and Engineering — 2026 Business Benchmarks w/ Ashish Desai | EntreArchitect
Q: What are the three major areas where AI can help architecture and engineering firms according to your findings?
The three areas are utilization (reducing admin time so billable staff focus on value work), realization (real-time budgeting and staffing visibility to prevent overruns), and cash flow (easier, more frequent invoicing and payment methods to shorten the payment cycle).
AI in Architecture and Engineering — 2026 Business Benchmarks w/ Ashish Desai | EntreArchitect
Q: Can you walk us through what is causing the gap between thriving firms and those that are struggling?
Ashish explains the gap boils down to how much firms leverage technology to manage core levers—utilization, realization, and cash flow. Firms using AI and automated processes tend to optimize these levers and thus achieve higher profitability, whereas those relying on manual processes fall behind.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership and operational strategies at architecture and engineering firms, with a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary collaboration, early-stage design processes, and firm-level project management. Across recent episodes, listeners hear practical insights on integrating architects, engineers, and specialists early in the design, building trust with clients, and using modern project management tools to streamline workflows, improve profitability, and ensure timely delivery. Notable themes include leveraging lightweight sketching and iterative feedback for faster client buy-in, navigating projects in sensitive environments (e.g., flood-prone zones), and balancing creative design with disciplined business operations. A... more

Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does this podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for this podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:

1. Business of Architecture Podcast
2. I Would Prefer Not To
3. Time Sensitive
4. The Build Show Podcast
5. The Daily

How many episodes of this podcast are there?

this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 93 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact this podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on this podcast?

Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Ashish Desai
2. Wendy Klepcyk

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days