Independent Design Consultants

Thank you for visiting the A/E Toolkit. This section is intended to help independent design consultants understand how to work more effectively with architects and engineers throughout the design process. Below you will find tips and tools such as:

• Guideline Specification Sections in the new CSI MasterFormat '04 format Section 27
• Resources for connecting with local, regional and national A/E firms
• Up-to-date articles and white papers on technology applications

Profitable A/E relationships come from understanding of these key elements:

• MasterFormat™ '04 Tools & Training
  Tutorials, guides and quick references to get you higher profits and more successful projects.
  
  
• Marketing & Business Development: 
  The "How To's" for building business with architects and engineers.

• Needs Analysis & Design Guidelines: 
  Understanding & communicating the "goals" for each project.

• Engineering Specifications & Documentation: 
  Translating technology needs into "reality."

• Continuing Education