WHAT IS AN A3?

A3 is an international paper size ─ similar to 11” x 17” US ledger size paper. A3 reports are one of the “Lean” processes, widely used in the manufacturing industry to improve efficiency, eliminate waste and streamline decisionmaking. Lean processes are also used to improve how a design and construction team works together, manages and interacts.

HOW CAN YOU USE A3s?

Owners and AEC professionals understand the benefits of applying Lean techniques to the design and construction process. In fact, many higher ed and healthcare institutions now issue RFPs that require submissions in an A3 format ─ reducing proposals from 40+ standard pages, to one or two A3-sized pages.

STREAMLINED THINKING + GRAPHIC DESIGN

An A3 eliminates boilerplate marketing jargon and creates a targeted response that helps owners quickly compare and select the best team for a project. Smart AEC firms know that, whether required or not, A3s show a clarity of thinking and skill of presentation.

A3s ARE PERFECT FOR

  • PROPOSALS
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • INTERVIEW LEAVE-BEHINDS
  • INTERNAL REPORTS
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES
  • PROJECT MONITORING
  • CAPITAL PROGRAM MONITORING
  • PROJECT STAUS REPORTS
  • ANNUAL REPORTS
  • BUDGET MONITORING

How can we help you?

No one knows more about using A3s in the AEC industry! We offer business development rockstars, graphic design gurus, accomplished proposal managers, and redline copy editors who have created dozens of winning A3 proposals and qualifications packages.

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How We Help
FACILITY OWNERS
  • Understand the A3 RFP process
  • Design an A3-based process for hiring or procurement
  • Develop A3 templates for internal use and reporting
How We Help
AEC PROFESSIONALS
  • Plan A3 Responses to RFQs, RFPs and interviews
  • Create A3 brochures / qualification packages
  • Train marketing and technical staff in A3 Thinking

What People Are Saying:

Stacey & Associates has helped our firm on a variety of projects, including updating marketing materials, proposals, social media, presentation decks, and email marketing. Through these efforts, we have seen our win rate dramatically increase. Most importantly, they have helped us do what we had not been able to do by ourselves— find our firm’s unique voice and tell our story.

- CHARLES MOLESKI | Managing Partner | Becker & Frondorf

The proposal looks FANTASTIC! The final work product and the process to get there was all handled very professionally by your team, especially with the short timeframe we all had to work with.

- JAN WAGNER | President | Wagman Construction

Ann is a bright, energetic and talented business development professional. She is able to evaluate markets, view opportunities and develop client relationships better than most I have worked with in the A&E industry and especially appreciates the value of long term outcomes and shared successes. Are you seeking creative reads on issues? Want straight talk about what will work and why? Do you want to take your firm to a new market area? Seek Ann's talents and she will deliver sharp insight, real research and get you moving out of the comfort zone toward new opportunities that can add value to your organization.

- GLEN DEWILLIE, P.E. | Retired Executive Vice President | Buchart Horn

I respect Ann both personally and professionally. She is incredibly skilled in all aspects of business, marketing, client management and client development. Ann is a person who "makes things happen". I have no doubt she will succeed in any endeavor she pursues and is someone I always want on my team.

- GEOFF FIX | President | White Rose Interiors

When Ann challenged us to be truly different and not just vanilla, it made me look at everything we do with marketing and business development. We need to know whether we are just another clanging cymbal in the din or are we a virtuoso whose performance demands attention? Her insight and friendship have eased my mind.

- TODD BOWSER | Partner | Campbell Associates

The team at Stacey & Associates works closely with our principals and professional staff to pursue new business opportunities. Responsive and capable, we know we can call upon them to advance our mission and business interests and they will be there to get it done.

- CHRISTOPHER LAUL | Senior Principal | HOK

Ann and her team were a pleasure to work and delivered a top-notch product! Because of their knowledge of the design industry, they were able to quickly distill the most important ideas from our conversations and develop an effective and thorough A3 marketing document custom tailored to our needs. We look forward to the next opportunity to work with Stacey & Associates.

- MICHAEL LECHLEITNER, CSI-CCS, IIBEC-RRO | Vice President | Florida Consulting LLC

Ann and I have worked together successfully for over a decade in the A/E field, and we have a great time helping people achieve their dreams. We have developed a powerful network of friends and associates, that like working together to create healthy, sustainable and vibrant communities. She has taught me a lot, and I hope I have in exchange.

- STEVE KRUG, AIA, PE, LEED AP | Principal | Krug Architects

Ann’s ability to plug into a marketing or business development effort at any point is a tribute to her deep understanding of how business happens in our industry. She assists in all of PAC’s processes, including market research, strategic planning, marketing materials, trade show representation, client meetings, and crafting of deliverables. She is a problem solver, and always conducts her business ethically and responsibly. She is well-respected in the industry, and is known as consummate connector.

- JEFFERY LYNCH | Retired Regional Vice President | Poole Anderson Construction, LLC

When we began working with Stacey & Associates, our marketing materials were comparable with others’ in the industry. Their keen insights transformed our materials so that they now stand out in a truly distinctive way.

- CHARLES MOLESKI | Managing Partner | Becker & Frondorf

Using visual content to tell a story is critical in today’s marketplace. We’ve found no one better to help us do that than Stacey & Associates. They are simply the best at collaborating with our team and then quickly and efficiently creating amazing content. They have been an indispensable partner in our firm’s rapid growth over the past decade.

- KENNETH C. AUSLEY | CEO | Ausley Construction Co., LLC

Stacey & Associates have been instrumental in the professional development of our RFP response program. Their keen eye for detail, and expert guidance on content, flow, and display enabled Dynamic US to prepare and submit a comprehensive RFP response resulting in $130M in contract awards. We could not have realized such results without their expert counsel.

- ROGER DAUB | Executive Vice President | Dynamic US, Inc.

Stacey & Associates helped us structure our business development efforts. Through facilitation of regular meetings and creation of a CRM software system, Ann has created momentum to our corporate business development activities. Her experience and extensive network of business associates has helped us to identify prospective clients and capture new opportunities.

- GREG KOUSSIS | Manager | Capital Construction Management

We have nothing but positive things to say about working with Stacey & Associates. Carrie is leading the redesign of several of our printed corporate marketing pieces for us at Modjeski and Masters. For my connections in the AEC industry, I would highly recommend this team!

- ERIN BRAY | Communications Coordinator | Modjeski and Masters

Stacey & Associates gives us on-demand access to industry experts in business development, marketing, proposal writing and graphics. They know our firm so well that they operate like part of our internal team and are truly invested in our success.

- J.MARC KUROWSKI, P.E. | President & CEO | K&W Engineers

Stacey & Associates provided a dynamic training program for our over 25 structural engineering professionals, which was designed to inspire their increased role in business development.

- LARRY BAKER, P.E. | Retired President | Baker, Ingram & Associates

When we reached out to Stacey & Associates for our new logo, we were nervous we would not communicate our vision well enough to capture what we were looking for. Carrie calmed our nerves with her ability to listen, ask pointed questions, and express genuine care for our success. She was extremely patient and produced a logo beyond our expectations. We will partner with her for future needs because her skills are an asset to our team - we can’t do it without her!

- LINDY HITZEL | Partner | Bryn Lavere Development

Stacey & Associates provided part time, temporary help on market-specific proposals during a staff member's extended leave of absence. They hit the ground running as an adjunct member of our staff working within our processes and software immediately. Stacey & Associates worked with our project engineers, sub-consultants and other marketing staff from the Go/No Go process through team development and proposal production.

- JACQUE FOSTER | Marketing Supervisor | Skelly & Loy, Inc.

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