Consulting For Architects, Inc.

Consulting For Architects, Inc. CFA was founded in 1984 by David C. McFadden, a young designer who quickly became wary of the traditional path of working for one firm, anchored to one desk.

Consulting for Architects in was founded in 1984 with one goal in mind: To identify architects and firms with compatible design sensibilities and match them on a project or permanent basis. To escape the trap of repetition and rote encountered by most architectural professionals in the first few years of their careers, McFadden gave up secure employment and benefits and started freelancing. He rea

lized there were many others like him wrestling with the same issues he faced and became convinced there was a business opportunity outside of traditional hiring practices. On this notion, he launched CFA as a service to match independent designers and architects with like-minded firms. Within less than a decade of pioneering the concepts of “flex hiring,” “full-time freelancing” and “project consulting,” CFA was firmly established as the industry’s most-trusted go-to source for architecture and design talent. Other staffing businesses jumped into the game, but none could match CFA’s innate expertise and experience within the profession. Today, project consulting has become the norm. Contingent workers have been a growing segment of the labor force since the recovery began in 2010, accounting for 26.2% of private sector hiring. CFA is a true “market-maker,” with thousands of successful project and permanent placements, all thanks to you—its esteemed clients, comprised of hundreds of independent professionals and firms on both sides of the hiring equation.

This may seem mundane at first glance, but it’s anything but.The recent reclassification of architecture as a non-profes...
12/17/2025

This may seem mundane at first glance, but it’s anything but.
The recent reclassification of architecture as a non-professional degree has real consequences for students, firms, and the future of our profession. If we don’t understand what’s happening — and get involved — we risk allowing critical decisions about architectural education and licensure to be made without our voice.

This is about access, standards, and the long-term health of the architecture talent pipeline. I encourage you to read, reflect, and join the conversation.

👉 Read the full article: https://buff.ly/Ojd1E3B

The DOE ruling threatens the architecture professional degree by limiting loan access and shrinking the talent pipeline. Here’s why this change must be reversed

Architecture Firms Face Continued Headwinds as AIA Billings Index Falls in SeptemberIt’s been a challenging month for ar...
10/23/2025

Architecture Firms Face Continued Headwinds as AIA Billings Index Falls in September

It’s been a challenging month for architecture firms — the AIA/Deltek Billings Index dipped to 43.3, the lowest reading since April. Even during slow economic cycles, firms that invest in top design talent stay ready for the next upswing. CFA continues connecting architects and interior designers with firms that match their vision and culture.

10/03/2025

✨ Architecture + Technology = Success ✨

Our new blog, “Best Construction Software for Architects,” explores the top tools shaping today’s AEC industry. From Procore to Autodesk Construction Cloud and Deltek Ajera, these platforms streamline collaboration, scheduling, and project management.

At CFA, we don’t just follow software trends — we help firms hire architects and interior designers who know how to leverage these platforms for better results.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.cons4arch.com/best-construction-software-for-architects/

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Immediate Contribution: Highly Skilled Architects & Designers -
08/28/2025

Immediate Contribution: Highly Skilled Architects & Designers -

Feature Candidate Profiles - We target both active and passive job seekers and work hard to cultivate those relationships. Based on our rigorous screening and interviewing process, we maintain an extensive growing database of hundreds of available candidates.

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