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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2025 · 22 MIN

The Next-Level Software for Managing Engineering Firms With Robert Yuen

from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson

Running an engineering firm is already hard enough. Why make it worse by using static spreadsheets, many disconnected apps, or (even worse) century-old methods your grandpa used to run his shop? 🤔That’s why we sat down with Robert Yuen, the CEO and co-founder of Monograph — a business management software designed specifically to help architects and engineers run their firms smoothly and profitably.As a professional in the AEC industry like all of us at the time, Robert saw firsthand and discussed with coworkers the biggest challenges and mistakes his own firm experienced that held it back. Until one day…During a happy hour on a Friday night, they asked themselves what it would take to solve those challenges — and that’s when Monograph was born. 💡Whether you have your own firm, run the firm you work at, or have plans to venture out and start your own thing, you’ll want to listen to this interview. Why?You'll learn everything Monograph has to offer to streamline your business. 😉 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What's Monograph All About?The Solution to the Biggest Problem AEC Firms Face That Sets Monograph ApartA Huge Business Management Mistake AEC Firms Still Make to This DayHow Monograph Leverages AI to Make Your Firm Runs SmoothlyTransitioning from Employee to Business Owner...And How You Can TooHis Piece of Advice to Starting a Business That Goes Against What You Expected2 New Features Coming to Monograph That Will Make You Wanna Sign up Right AwayWho Monograph is for Based on Firm Size and Operations to Help You DecideWhat's a Day in the Life of the CEO of an Engineering Software Company Like?🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Monograph SoftwareMonograph LinkedIn PageUniversity of Illinois, ChicagoUniversity of MichiganSkidmore Owings & Merrill📧 CONNECT WITH ROBERT:[email protected]🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

Running an engineering firm is already hard enough. Why make it worse by using static spreadsheets, many disconnected apps, or (even worse) century-old methods your grandpa used to run his shop? 🤔That’s why we sat down with Robert Yuen, the CEO and co-founder of Monograph — a business management software designed specifically to help architects and engineers run their firms smoothly and profitably.As a professional in the AEC industry like all of us at the time, Robert saw firsthand and discussed with coworkers the biggest challenges and mistakes his own firm experienced that held it back. Until one day…During a happy hour on a Friday night, they asked themselves what it would take to solve those challenges — and that’s when Monograph was born. 💡Whether you have your own firm, run the firm you work at, or have plans to venture out and start your own thing, you’ll want to listen to this interview. Why?You'll learn everything Monograph has to offer to streamline your business. 😉 🎧🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:What's Monograph All About?The Solution to the Biggest Problem AEC Firms Face That Sets Monograph ApartA Huge Business Management Mistake AEC Firms Still Make to This DayHow Monograph Leverages AI to Make Your Firm Runs SmoothlyTransitioning from Employee to Business Owner...And How You Can TooHis Piece of Advice to Starting a Business That Goes Against What You Expected2 New Features Coming to Monograph That Will Make You Wanna Sign up Right AwayWho Monograph is for Based on Firm Size and Operations to Help You DecideWhat's a Day in the Life of the CEO of an Engineering Software Company Like?🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:Monograph SoftwareMonograph LinkedIn PageUniversity of Illinois, ChicagoUniversity of MichiganSkidmore Owings & Merrill📧 CONNECT WITH ROBERT:[email protected]🎁 CEA FREEBIES:The Civil FE Startup GuideThe Civil PE Startup Guide🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES:Civil FE Review CourseCivil PE Review Course📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS:FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorFE Environmental Practice ExamPE Environmental Practice Exam📱 CONNECT WITH CEA!WebsiteNewsletterFree CEA CommunityLinkedInYouTube [email protected]

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