Poorly integrated solutions
Graphic integrated office software for architects
It is also not the case that architectural firms use software that has been specifically developed for them and also performs other tasks (e.g. from project management). Such integrated solutions are also used by a minority of firms.
Cloud at the Tipping Point
The use of cloud solutions also presents an interesting picture. The use of cloud solutions currently seems to have reached a kind of tipping point.
Firstly, the most striking answer is that local installations and cloud solutions are used in a balanced way. Otherwise, the offices surveyed still seem to have a slight preference for local installations, but the lead is small.
Comparison of office software for architects, local vs. cloud
On the other hand, over 50% of the offices surveyed said they could imagine relying more on cloud solutions in the future.
Graphic about cloud solutions for office software for architects
Only 3% firmly deny the possibility.
This is again a result that is hardly surprising. Not only are cloud solutions generally and across all industries on trend - in the architectural industry, mobility and on-site data availability play a special role. Cloud solutions offer clear advantages here.
potential for the future
Architectural firms have some workflows that are very specific to their industry - from the design and conception phase through to the implementation of projects and their acceptance. Many of these special features also affect the "standard workflows", i.e. the areas of project management, HR and accounting. Nevertheless, the majority of architectural firms currently use general solutions that were not developed for a specific industry. We see the potential here for solutions specifically tailored to architectural firms. Be it that solutions adapted for architects are developed in the areas of project management, HR and accounting, or that other software solutions specifically aimed at architects begin to integrate these functions.
It is also expected that the cloud will continue to gain traction in the industry. This new class of solutions for architects should therefore offer the possibility of being used via the cloud. In summary, we believe that solutions that have the following characteristics have great potential in the industry:
Characteristics of future-oriented software in the architectural field
We could also imagine that developers who manage to anticipate and think ahead about upcoming major changes in the industry (AI, VR, AR) will be able to gain further advantages for themselves. In other words: We expect the development of solution packages, for example in the form of a modular suite provided via the cloud, which both maps tasks specific to the industry and integrates special requirements of the industry in terms of standard processes such as HR, project management and accounting. And we expect that the solution packages that anticipate and map the upcoming far-reaching changes that advancing digitalization will bring will prevail.
It will be exciting for us to see whether our forecast is confirmed over the next two to three years.
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Ines Bahr is a senior content analyst with almost ten years of experience in content marketing and technology trends in the German market. Her research reveals market trends that enable companies to innovate and keep up with their competition. She is an expert in helping small and medium-sized companies find the right software for their needs. On Capterra's YouTube channel, she presents tool lists that are important for German companies. Her main areas of focus are human resources, cybersecurity, and digitalization strategies. Her digitalization tips are based on more than 30 studies she has conducted for the German and other denmark telegram data markets around the world. Her software recommendations are based on the analysis of user reviews on Capterra (more than 2 million in total) and follow a precise selection methodology. Ines' research has been published in several renowned publications, including Spiegel, Heise, t3n, FAZ, Business Insider, Tagesspiegel, Focus, and Handelsblatt. In addition, she has participated in events as a speaker, produced podcasts and given several interviews, for example for the Digital Bash event and the target group-oriented podcast.
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