Leadership shifts Recent changes in leadership with Sam Beckman appointed as President and Principal Leader and Dominic Spadafore promoted to Principal signal strategic pivots and renewed focus. This presents an opportunity to engage on upcoming projects, leadership-driven initiatives, and potential governance changes that could affect procurement and partnership preferences.

Midwest footprint Headquartered with offices in Kansas City and St. Louis and a stated focus on the Midwest, ACI Boland Architects is likely prioritizing regional projects in health care, education, and community design. Target opportunities include mid-market mixed-use, senior living, and municipal projects where local knowledge and design sensibilities matter.

Healthcare and living design The firm emphasizes shaping experiences for families who live, learn, work, and heal, indicating strength in living spaces, education, and healthcare environments. Pursue opportunities in senior living, medical campuses, wellness centers, and patient-/family-centered design collaborations with potential integrated design services.

Strategic partnerships Recent collaboration with Cardinal Crest and past partnerships with Ryan Companies and RDG Living Interiors suggest willingness to collaborate on large-scale developments and integrated design-build ventures. Explore joint venture or multidisciplinary design opportunities, design-build tenders, and client-aligned delivery models.

Digital and BI readiness Tech stack includes Squarespace, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite and collaboration tools, indicating solid digital capabilities for marketing and presentation, but potential for expanded BIM, visualization, and data-driven design services. Propose upgrades or pilot programs in BIM-enabled collaboration, parametric design, and sustainability analytics to differentiate in RFPs.