

How Should Architects + Structural Engineers Work Together? w/ Point B Design Group & A-1 Engineers
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 months
Meet 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.
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