AIA Conference 2026: Architecture Trends & Professional Growth

At Atlantic AE, continuous learning isn’t just something we encourage; it’s one of our core values. We believe that investing in our employees’ professional development helps strengthen our team, elevate the quality of our work, and ultimately deliver better solutions for our clients. That’s why we provide each employee with an annual training budget and…

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Data Center Industry Trends & Connections at PTC 2026

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Atlantic AE was proud to participate in the 2026 Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) Conference in Honolulu, with Kelly McBride representing our team alongside global leaders in telecommunications and digital infrastructure design.   PTC’26 brought together carriers, hyperscales, satellite operators, investors, and technology innovators to explore how next-generation networks are being planned, built, and scaled across…

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Architecture Firm Annual Meeting: Strategy, Culture & Growth

2026 AAE Annual Meeting

Scottsdale, AZ | January 28 – 31, 2026   January 28 – 31, the Atlantic AE team gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona for our Annual Team Meeting. Four days rooted in connection, reflection, and momentum for the future. This year’s meeting was about strengthening relationships, looking honestly at where we found success in 2025, identifying areas…

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Architecture Project Management Summit: Team Growth

From Wednesday, October 8 to Friday, October 10, the Atlantic AE Project Management team gathered in Alexandria, VA for our annual PM Summit. At Atlantic AE, we are deeply committed to Continuous Improvement and always looking for ways to grow stronger together, and this summit was a true reflection of that commitment. The trip was…

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Architecture Team Summit: Collaboration & Professional Growth

From Wednesday, April 30th to Friday, May 2nd, the Atlantic AE architecture team traveled to Nashville, TN for an unforgettable architecture summit. This trip was an incredible opportunity for growth, learning, and team bonding. At Atlantic AE, we’re deeply committed to Continuous Improvement and always striving to grow stronger together, and this summit was a…

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Business Development in Architecture Beyond Client Acquisition

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In the fast-paced world of business development, it’s easy to become overly focused on one goal—acquiring new clients. At Atlantic AE, however, we believe that true growth comes from a holistic approach to business development. Acquiring new clients is important for some companies, but we would counter that fostering strong, lasting relationships with existing clients…

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Why Design Details Matter in Commercial Architecture

At Atlantic AE, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. Our team is not only the best in the business (okay, okay, we are a little biased 😊), but they also structure their work and ethics around these guiding principles. We believe in building strong partnerships, focusing on our customers’ needs, and…

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Architectural Education Through Lunch-and-Learn Programs

Atlantic AE makes it a priority to support our team in receiving continuous education and opportunities to learn about industry insights, products, and training regarding proper material applications. We do this most consistently in our “Lunch and Learn” sessions where our team enjoys lunch while participating in an hour-long educational presentation. Sessions are typically led…

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2024 AIA Conference Insights for Architecture Professionals

On Wednesday, June 5 – Saturday, June 8, 2024, our team of Atlantic AE architects attended the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. It was the perfect opportunity to grow professionally, learn about upcoming insights in the industry, and connect with other experts we partner with on our projects. The conference was held in Washington,…

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Professional Development for Architecture Teams

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At Atlantic AE we encourage continuous improvement; we believe in it so strongly that it is one of our core values and a daily focus for every team member. Our implemented design processes encourage investigative research, implementation strategies, and continuous learning to happen at every step. We believe that one of the greatest investments we…

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