Elevate Your AEC Strategy

Unlock insights, strategies, and tools to stay ahead in today’s dynamic AEC landscape. Our resources are designed to help you think differently, make smarter decisions, and drive real business growth.

Podcast

AEC Marketing for Principals

Now streaming Season 7, our podcast has featured over 80 episodes with top AEC executives, marketers, and business development professionals. Hosted by Smartegies Senior VP of Strategy, Katie Cash, each episode delivers candid conversations about strategy, leadership, and growth, straight from those shaping the industry. Whether you’re looking to enhance your firm’s marketing efforts or seeking inspiration from industry leaders, our podcast offers actionable insights to drive your success.

SmartSKILLS™

Real-World Skills for AEC Marketers Who Want to Win Smarter

SmartSKILLS™ is a live event series built for marketers on the front lines. The ones juggling deadlines, redlines, and last-minute pursuits.

Each session gives you direct access to the strategies, tools, and frameworks Smartegies uses every day to help AEC and CRE firms grow. No fluff. No filler. Just practical skills you can put to work immediately, whether you’re writing proposals, guiding strategy, or leading with a lean team.

Class 01: AI for Proposals is enrolling now.

The Sparks Newsletter

When Judy Sparks, Smartegies founder and CEO, has something to say, you know it’s worth listening to. As the AEC Truthteller, Judy doesn’t sugarcoat the realities of the industry or waste time on theory. Instead, she delivers raw, unfiltered insights from the front lines of AEC marketing and business development, tackling the real challenges that firms like yours grapple with every day.

The Sparks Newsletter doesn’t follow a set schedule—it drops only when Judy has something important to share. No fluff, no filler—just real talk about what’s actually happening and what you need to know to stay ahead. If you’re new to the newsletter, take a minute to check out the archives. You’ll find hard truths, bold strategies, and insights that cut through the noise.

Don’t miss the next one! Subscribe now and get the real story from the front lines.

Blog

Strategies, Trends & Insights for AEC Growth

Our blog is where the Smartegies team shares practical advice, insider tips, and proven strategies to help your firm stay competitive and drive results. Whether you’re looking for marketing hacks, business development insights, or talent strategies, our staff brings their expertise to the forefront, giving you the tools to make informed decisions and keep your firm moving forward.

Partnerships

Strategic Technology Partnerships

At Smartegies, we know the right tools can transform your marketing operations. That’s why we’ve partnered with leading platforms—HubSpot, Mailchimp, and OpenAsset—to help our clients streamline systems, automate outreach, and organize their digital assets. Don’t have a CRM? Need a better way to manage email and digital assets? We’ve got you covered.

HubSpot As a certified HubSpot Solutions Partner, we help AEC firms implement CRMs and marketing automation tools that align with how your business actually works.
Mailchimp As a listed Mailchimp Expert, we craft email marketing and automation strategies that speak to AEC audiences, shorten sales cycles, and generate measurable growth.
OpenAsset As an OpenAsset Partner, we help AEC firms organize project imagery, team bios, and proposal assets in one intuitive, searchable DAM built for the built environment.

Want to implement one of these platforms with expert guidance?