Structure Sponsored Webinar
Your Next Hire Might Not Be Human: How AI and Outsourcing Are Rewriting the Rules by BQE – Free STRUCTURE Sponsored Webinar
February 25, 2026 | Wed 12:00 America/Chicago
Duration: 1.0 Hour
CE Credits: 1.0
$
In an era where AI can draft proposals, automate invoicing, and even generate design options, the question facing firm leaders isn’t who to hire; it’s whether to hire at all. Traditional staffing models are being challenged by automation, global talent marketplaces, and an urgent need for agility. At the same time, the human dimension of business, culture, creativity, and trust is more important than ever. This webinar will challenge long-held assumptions about what a team should look like.
We’ll explore when it makes sense to invest in a full-time hire, when outsourcing or automation delivers better ROI, and how to build a firm that clients trust, even when your “team” looks very different from what they expect.
- BQE is offering continuing education for this presentation.
- BQE will be sending the certificates through AECDaily and engineers will have to self-report. Questions? Email university@bqe.com
- This webinar will be recorded and made available on the STRUCTURE website.
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In an era where AI can draft proposals, automate invoicing, and even generate design options, the question facing firm leaders isn’t who to hire; it’s whether to hire at all. Traditional staffing models are being challenged by automation, global talent marketplaces, and an urgent need for agility. At the same time, the human dimension of business, culture, creativity, and trust is more important than ever.
This webinar will challenge long-held assumptions about what a team should look like. We’ll explore when it makes sense to invest in a full-time hire, when outsourcing or automation delivers better ROI, and how to build a firm that clients trust, even when your “team” looks very different from what they expect.
Speaker:
Steven Burns, FAIA, is an architect, technologist, and business strategist who works directly with architecture and engineering firm owners to help them rethink how they price, position, and grow their practices. With decades of experience in both practice and consulting, Steven has helped over 1,400 firms transition from commodity pricing to value-based approaches, typically seeing 15-25% improvements in project margins within the first year. His approach combines proven business strategy with a deep understanding of how architecture firms operate, creating practical frameworks that work in the real world of RFPs, client relationships, and competitive markets.