How We Support Firms

Archipelago is a curated network focused on empowering member firms within the architectural, engineering and construction industry. We facilitate a collaborative community where members can connect, share insights, and grow together. For members seeking additional business support, we help connect them one-on-one with our advisors.

Archipelago supports smaller firms by fostering a supportive community where owners can pool collective experience and intelligence. At this stage, our strength lies in the collaboration and shared knowledge within our network, enabling member firms to stay competitive against larger companies. Our future goal, once the network expands, is to provide access to innovative technologies, systems, and comprehensive services, such as marketing, IT management, and staff management.

We have an interview process to ensure that member firms are a good fit for the network. We also strive to space out existing members within a particular discipline geographically, much like a franchise business, to reduce competition between members and promote collaboration.

Archipelago's current focus is on growing our network to enhance its intrinsic value for members, with revenue and monetization strategies to be implemented once we're more established. Our approach is centred around understanding our members' needs for services and support from the grassroot level, rather than dictating these terms.

We believe in the power of the network effect and view early monetization as detracting from our long-term vision. We are committed to building a strong, valuable community first, with monetization to follow in alignment with our members' evolving needs.

Membership is free. 

As a fully virtual company, we operate with lower overheads and are able to extend the benefits to our members. By joining our network, you will have free access to our extensive collaboration platform and the opportunity to connect and communicate freely with other members.

We're committed to growing a robust and collaborative community and, as such, affordability and open access are key aspects of our model. As we scale in the future, we may need to make adjustments to ensure the sustainability and quality of our services. Any potential changes would be communicated transparently and in advance, with the continued success of our member firms remaining our top priority.

Archipelago is focused on architectural and consulting firms in the AEC industry, particularly those involved in land development, infrastructure, and building design sectors. We also welcome complementary firms that can add value to our network.

If you think your firm would be a good fit, please don't hesitate to contact us.

If your firm is interested in joining Archipelago, you can apply via our membership evaluation form. We'll schedule a discovery call to learn more about your firm and assess whether it's a good fit for our network.

Our goal is to partner with firms that share our mission and values and are a complementary fit to other members.

During the call, we'll discuss your firm's experience, expertise, and approach to business, and answer any questions you may have about our services or the membership process. Once we've completed the call and determined that your firm is a good fit for our network, you'll be invited to join as a member.