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The Way AEC Project Management Used to Work If you’ve ever sat in a meeting where someone said, “That’s how we’ve always done it,”  you probably know the feeling, the subtle urge to pull out your laptop and show them a better way. Project management in AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction)  used to be a game of spreadsheets, whiteboards, and good old-fashioned memory power. Being a Project Manager meant walking around with rolled-up drawings, chasing signatures, and m

There is a moment on many projects where something starts to feel off, even before anyone says the word “delay.” Nothing dramatic happens. The team is working. Emails are moving. Meetings are happening. But progress just feels… slower. Momentum softens in a way that is hard to articulate. People begin speaking in hesitations instead of clarity. “I think that’s done.” “We should be aligned.” “I’m pretty sure that’s already in review.” Weeks later, someone checks the schedule a

Workflow Wire is your monthly roundup of what’s new in SWAP PM -- From fresh features and time-saving tips to hidden gems and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.    We’re keeping it short, useful, and built around one goal: helping your team plan smarter, coordinate faster, and keep momentum where it belongs  >>>  moving forward . 💭 Think about it... When the Plan Stops Moving, So Does the Project. Ever open a project plan and realize half the tasks are outdated, three pe

The SWAP Signal: Founder's Broadcast is my quarterly broadcast.📣   A behind-the-scenes look at where we’re headed next with SWAP Integration and SWAP PM .   I’ll share facilitation and management insights, roadmap sneak peeks, lessons learned, and the thought process behind the features we’re building to make design-phase planning clearer, faster, and a little more human.   Thanks for tuning in and being part of what’s next. What I'm Learning About Building Something New

Every project starts with optimism. The kickoff feels charged. Schedules are color-coded. Everyone nods at the same slides. Then a few weeks in, someone asks, “Wait, was that approved?” and the rhythm starts to stumble. It’s rarely one big mistake that causes delays. It’s the quiet pile-up of small uncertainties. Missing context, scattered updates, and decisions that stay in inboxes instead of being logged. The “hidden tax” of those moments doesn’t show up on balance sheets,

Workflow Wire is your monthly roundup of what’s new in SWAP PM -- From fresh features and time-saving tips to hidden gems and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. We’re keeping it short, useful, and built around one goal: helping your team plan smarter, coordinate faster, and keep momentum where it belongs >>> moving forward.

The first time I explored SWAP PM was right before my interview. I was asked to check out the platform, explore its features, and share...

It’s Official: SWAP PM Has Launched! 🚀 After years of visioning, building, testing, breaking, rebuilding, and fine-tuning… we’re finally here: SWAP PM is officially live. But this isn’t just a product launch.  It’s personal. As a practicing architect, I remember sitting in the office of a highly respected design firm, surrounded by incredibly smart, capable professionals, and wondering: Why do we keep struggling to hit our milestones? It wasn’t a motivation issue.  It wasn’t