Furniture schedules at their basis, are a list of furniture for a specific project. This guide will explain the concept and why they are so important...
Efficient management of RFIs is critical to project success. However, this process is often overlooked. This guide will explain the ins and outs of...
An equipment survey is a systematic process undertaken to catalog, assess, and document all specified systems in a building. This guide will walk you...
Punch lists are an essential part of the construction process. This guide will walk you through the ins and outs of the punch list process and how...
Your design team needs to engage in a project handoff with the owner operator team. The Architect's Guide to Project Handoff will walk you through...
Long lead equipment or items have a delivery time that is long enough it might impact your project's schedule. This guide offers strategies for...
In construction, the unexpected is common, but never welcome. The root cause is often poor communication. According to KPMG, 82% of owners would like...
This guide will walk you through the concept known as OFCI – Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed. We'll explain why owners furnish their own...
Easy strategies to improve your interior design firm's commitment to building more sustainably.
Learn why modular construction and prefab are gaining traction and how you'll be impacted as an architect.
This guide for architects & interior designers will walk you through the FF&E process as well as strategies for delivering FF&E projects more...
In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about the Interior Design Process including the goals, deliverables and tools.
A comprehensive guide to the door and window schedule process for AEC professionals.
Here's what the design team needs to know about what they do and how to close out the Revit model during Construction Administration.
This article explain the what, when, and why of Architectural Room Data Sheets and their role in the design process.
Learn how to set your project team up for success with The Architect's Complete Guide to Project Kickoff for architects and designers.
Learn how take meeting minutes that connect to Revit
Learn how to place and schedule FF&E alongside your Revit model.
Navigating local requirements can be time consuming and confusing.In this workflow guide, we will discuss tips and tricks to understanding local...
Layer makes it easy to connect FF&E to Revit workflows. Designers and specifiers who don't know Revit can complete Revit schedules using Layer.
Learn what scope is included in the Construction Documents phase and what it takes to prepare your Revit model to go out for bid.
Learn a fast and easy workflow for documenting existing building conditions.
You're going on site to document existing conditions, which method should you use?
Navigating local requirements can be time consuming and confusing.In this workflow guide, we will discuss tips and tricks to understanding local...
In this article, you'll learn about the five phases of the architectural design process and answer the question: what do architects do?
Heading to Las Vegas for Autodesk University next week? Here are our tips and tricks for making the most of the week!
The 5 Key Differences between Airtable & Layer App
Learn how to coordinate teams around the Revit model as it develops during the Design Development phase.
This guide will give you an overview of the concept of HBIM, the combination of historical (or heritage) preservation and BIM.
Learn the best way to clean up and transfer BIM files during project handover to keep your clients happy with this easy guide!
This commercial building inspection checklist will arm you with the key points commercial property inspectors look for.
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial for using Layer to create robust Room Data Sheets and custom reports without excel.
Here’s a quick tutorial for using Layer to efficiently manage Work Orders
This guide will walk you through what a property inspection is, how they are typically conducted, and share insights on how property inspections are...
Here are a 4 simple ways to improve the Pre-Design phase to save you hours of time down the road in SD, DD, CD, and even in to CA.
Here’s a quick tutorial for using Layer to efficiently create and manage Room Data Sheets
Learn the scope and deliverables that architects are responsible for and how the Revit model begins in the architectural design phases.
You don't want to miss these 5 key features when choosing a CMMS for your facilities management team
Learn how to organize project data into sub categories or by tracking live field attributes.
Here’s a quick tutorial for architects, designers, and Revit users to use Layer to take faster Facility Audits that can connect directly to Revit.
Building Owners and Facility Managers can learn how to manage assets more efficiently with Layer's new mobile Barcode Scanner for iOS.
We're combining our love for project data and our love for food by introducing Quick Bytes, tips & tricks for architects and Revit users. Read more >
This workflow guide explains what a building survey is, and the typical process an architect, engineer, or other AEC surveyor will follow.
Learn the definition of Adaptive Reuse and the basic concepts and requirements for designing this type of projects.
Learn how to easily perform one of Layer’s core workflows for historic preservation building professionals, the Conditions Assessment.
Join door hardware expert, Ryan Shoop, RA, as he walks us through how to specify door hardware. Read more >
In this article, we explore the best Revit Add-ins for architects. We'll define the what, why, and where to access them.
Learn how regular site inspections can help commercial, residential, an ag loan officers avoid risk
Find out which architecture firms consistently ranked in the Architect 50 year over year for the past 10 years.
Refresh your Instagram feed with our curated list of the best architecture instagram accounts to follow.
Join Historical Architect Julie Cawby, RA, NCARB, for this informative webinar for historic preservation professionals.
Layer's new Document View is the first ever drag and drop document builder to export BIM data side-by-side with project data. Learn more >
Smarter, faster, and more intuitive. Say hello to the Layer's new UI, built to help architects and designers access their building data even faster.
Join Layer CEO Zach Soflin, AIA, at the 2021 AIA Iowa Conference for his workshop titled "Breaking Down Data Silos".
Join Layer App founder Zach Soflin, AIA, at PSMJ's AEC Tech Smart Conference on Wednesday, September 22nd in Scottsdale, Arizona.
We're excited to support our friends at Monograph for Section Cut, their first ever conference on August 12th, 2021, from 10am-6pm CT.
Zach Soflin, AIA, to Speak at 2021 AIA DC Design Conference
Layer is proud to partner with the Nebraska Health Care Association for the 2021 NNFA/NNLA Conference on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021.
Join Layer App’s founder Zach Soflin, AIA, at USC's BIM BOP 2021 virtual tech conference on Friday, June 25th session starting at 1pm CT.
We'll review the typical scope that architects are responsible for and how the Revit model evolves during the second phase of the architectural...
Find out how the right app can help you bring order to site inspection documentation, notes, and photos
Find out which architecture firms consistently ranked in the Architect 50 year over year for the past 10 years.
Get up and running with our new Project Templates feature.
See what's new in the latest release of Layer!
Learn how to set your project up for success by planning ahead before going on-site with Quick Bytes, AECO Workflow tips & tricks with Layer App.
Discover the best podcasts for architects with some of the Layer App team's favorite shows that provide inspiration, instruction, and a little escape.
The Layer App and Revit Add-in are featured in Architect Magazine May 2020 issue highlighting a select group of the AEC industry's most innovative...
Layer Featured at APT Central Plains Conference
Read how Layer solves one of the biggest problems facing the AEC industry today.
Learn how to choose a good work order system that can help you do more with fewer resources
Learn more about why Related Elements fields are one of the most powerful field types within Layer when it comes to managing your building data.
Here’s a quick tutorial for using Layer Smart Docs to take more efficient Meeting Minutes
Learn how Layer can help Facilities Managers in these times of remote working and social distancing
Read how Layer's new Project Templates are helping FMs proactively care for their buildings
We're excited to see you at the Nebraska Bankers Association Tech Conference in Lincoln!
Find out when Zach will be in the Bay Area to speak to the SF Computational Design Institute
The Layer App has been awarded an honorable mention for Best Design Product from The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Products Awards!
Join Layer Founder and CEO Zach Soflin, AIA, for an enlightening conversation on the Business of Architecture Podcast with Enoch Sears, AIA.
Layer Founder Zach Soflin, AIA, joins The Art of Construction Podcast for an engaging fireside chat about Layer and its value to the AEC industry.
Layer featured in AEC Bytes' List of Notable Software at A’19
We are thrilled to share this thoughtful and thorough review of Layer by leading BIM publication AEC Bytes. Editor Lachmi Khemlani does an excellent...
Layer will be at APT International in Miami this week to connect with the AECO industry's top preservational professionals. Stop by the Layer Booth...
Watch Layer founder Zach Soflin's presentation at the AEC Tech Symposium on Friday, October 18, 2019 in New York City. Hosted by Thornton Tomasetti.
Join Layer for an Exclusive Demo with EntreArchitect
Zach Soflin, RA, to present at AIA Nebraska Annual Conference
Layer’s Biggest Moments at BILT BIM Conference
We are so proud of Alex for being accepted to Leadership Lincoln's Fellows Program 38th Cohort!
Sign up to preview Layer's new and improved UI that makes it even faster to access the building data that you need, even in Revit.
Zach Soflin joins Mark LePage on the EntreArchitect Podcast
Zach Soflin speaking at BILT NA Conference in Seattle
Layer Featured on Grow Lincoln Startup Radio Show
Zach Soflin Presents at Restore Omaha Conference
Introducing Layer, a Home for Your Building's Data