In this episode of Archispeak, we sit down with Robert Yuen, CEO and co-founder of Monograph, to dive into the findings from their latest Architecture and Engineering Salary and Business Benchmarks Report 2025. We discuss how Monograph’s anonymized real-world data provides a clearer picture of salaries, utilization, and realization rates across the industry—without relying on traditional survey methods. Together, we unpack why project managers and engineers are out-earning architects, the crucial role of financial literacy, and how radical transparency can shape a more sustainable and prosperous future for the profession.

Episode Links:

• 2025 Architecture & Engineering Business Benchmarks Report
• Robert on LinkedIn
• Monograph on LinkedIn

TRXL Podcast episodes featuring Robert Yuen

• TRXL 086: ‘Here to Do the Hard Thing’, with Robert Yuen
• TRXL 113: ‘Surprises Are Not Good’, with Robert Yuen
• TRXL 185: ‘Radical Transparency’, with Robert Yuen

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

• Official website
• Amazon link

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In this episode we explore the intersection of structural engineering, adaptive reuse, and creative problem-solving in architecture. From a lighthearted discussion about ratchet straps as unconventional structural solutions to a deep dive into the challenges of modernizing existing buildings, this episode showcases how architects and engineers tackle complex design problems with ingenuity.

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Join us for an engaging discussion with Chad Clary where we explore how architectural projects differ from movies and video games in terms of crediting contributors. We talk about whether the industry needs a better system for recognizing all those involved in building projects. The conversation also covers the critical importance of specificity in architectural documentation, examining how evolving professional roles affect design intent preservation while meeting contractor expectations.

Episode Links:

• The Barnes Foundation by TWBTA

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