Architects and civil engineers research codes and standards, review project documentation, track industry news, and manage multiple concurrent project contexts. Firefox extensions for this workflow:
Code reference and project tabs
Tab Manager — save tab sets per project.
A structural design project might have: building code reference, material spec sheets, structural calculation tools, project drawings (PDF), and RFI tracking — all simultaneously open. Tab Manager saves the full context.
Project and submittal task tracking
Daily Planner — today's project tasks: "Complete permit application for Oak St," "Review structural calcs with engineer," "Submit RFI response to contractor."
Architecture and construction industry news
News Widget Dashboard — RSS feeds from architecture and engineering publications: ArchDaily, Engineering News-Record, Dezeen, AIA news, structural engineering blogs.
Specification and report writing
AI Writing Assistant — grammar checking for project specifications, inspection reports, and client correspondence. Runs locally.
Voice capture for site observations
Voice Notes — speak field observations during site visits: "note: waterproofing at the base of the foundation appears incomplete on the east wall." Faster than typing in the field.
Habit tracking for professional development
Habit Tracker — monthly check-ins: "logged continuing education hours," "reviewed one code update," "submitted one competition entry."
All are part of a series I built — see the full series.
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