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 aligning billing phases perfectly.In this episode, you will learn:→ Why front-loading structural knowledge eliminates late-stage coordination disasters→ How paper sketching prevents "too precious" client paralysis in early phases→ The transparent billing model that forces perfect architect-engineer phase alignment→ Why trust reduces process steps and speeds project delivery→ How to break the linear design-coordinate-redline cycle that burns monthsMeet our guests:Maggie Wylie, AIA, is founder of Point B Design Group in Austin, Texas, specializing in residential and commercial projects with a focus on collaborative efficiency. Moises Cruz is principal structural engineer at A-1 Engineering, bringing military training and forensic expertise to prevent construction failures. Together, they've completed 6 projects with 4 more in progress.Ready to monitor your business health and make smarter decisions about when to hire, find work, or pull back? Join over 12,000+ Architects and Engineers on Monograph! Get started at https://monograph.com

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