A project dashboard for architecture firms
A good dashboard for an architecture firm shows new inquiries, proposals waiting for an answer, active projects by phase, permit status and the items you are waiting on from others. It updates from your email and calendar rather than needing manual entry, so you can check it in a minute and know what needs you today.
Map your firm: see what could run on its own
Enter your website. The Brain reads it and shows every step of your architect that could run on its own, and what we would build first. Free, about 20 seconds, no sign-up.
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What belongs on it
Leads and where they came from. Proposals out and how long they have been quiet. Each project in its phase: schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, construction administration. Permit submissions with agency and date.
What you are waiting on
This list is the most useful one. A reply from the structural engineer, a signed contract, a client decision on finishes. When each has an age, you see which ones to chase.
Billing by phase
Many firms bill at the end of a phase. A dashboard that shows which phases are complete but not yet invoiced prevents revenue from sitting unbilled.
Picture this
Examples of what it can look like in a architect. Illustrations, not clients.
You open the dashboard Monday morning and see two proposals that have been quiet for two weeks, a permit that has a comment letter waiting, and a phase ready to invoice.
A referral source column shows that most new work this year came from two contractors, so you take them to lunch.
A project you thought was on track shows no activity in a month, and you call the client before they call you.
Map your firm in Westward’s Brain
Enter your website. The Brain reads it and shows every step of your architect that could run on its own, and what we would build first. Free, about 20 seconds, no sign-up.
Not ready? See an example map
Questions
Do I have to switch software?
Not necessarily. A dashboard can sit on top of your current email, calendar and accounting rather than replace them.
How long does it take to set up?
Westward builds a first version in about a month, for a fixed price agreed in writing.
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