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How small AEC firms lose proposals to bigger firms
IndustryMay 16, 2026· 6 min

How small AEC firms lose proposals to bigger firms

It's rarely about design talent. Smaller firms lose on relevance, responsiveness, and compliance — three things that are fixable without hiring.

Graham at Velle

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