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Firm profile
HMKA is a commercial architecture firm located in the suburbs of Nashville that seeks to foster connections and community through the built environment. They have 20 years of experience connecting passion and purpose to create unique solutions for clients, primarily in the healthcare, education, and religious fields.
HMK Architects found a hidden gem in the project management world when they adopted Monograph.
Drowned by the complexities of their old system, BQE Core, which was time-consuming and convoluted especially regarding invoicing and workload management, the firm was in desperate need for simplicity and effectiveness.
That's when Monograph distinguished itself as a beacon of efficiency with its straightforward approach.
Clear Direction for Staff
Monograph stood out with compelling evidence from peer firms and an impressive record of consistent updates that continuously refined its capabilities—a major draw for Logan.
Upon integrating Monograph into HMK Architects' framework, they were particularly struck by the staffing feature, which brought an unexpected shift; it offered a high-level view of team availability and provided a clear direction for weekly project engagement—especially beneficial to their younger staff members.
Monograph gave us an easy way to see a snapshot of fee expended on projects as well as team workload and availability. We also appreciate the continual improvement to become increasingly useful for our team.
–Logan Newton, Principal, HMK Architects
Visual Data Insights
The platform's visual nature spoke directly to the architects' ways of processing information—it wasn't just about keeping time but understanding their profession through imagery that resonated with them deeply.
Logan praises how this visual interface transformed their data into actionable insights while also acknowledging the joy of working with software that's crafted precisely for architects.
Avoiding Operational Confusion
In switching to Monograph, HMK Architects didn't just transition to a new tool; they embraced a solution designed to alleviate operational pain points specific to architecture firms.
This choice brought clarity where there was once confusion, allowing them to see where fees were allocated quickly and who could take on more work.
Efficient Project Management
Logan commends Monograph not only because it simplifies project management but also because it plays into their natural strengths as designers—leveraging visuals over volumes of spreadsheets.
Today at HMK Architects, efficiency isn’t just an afterthought; it’s embedded in every task thanks to the real-time data from Monograph that steers better business performance.
And as Logan concludes—with fast support being readily available—it ensures that any technical roadblocks are resolved promptly, keeping their operations smooth and focused.
