Press & Media Coverage
Authority Magazine
“Patrick MacLeamy of HOK: 5 Things You Need to Be a Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times”
Company culture is crucial — and if lost is essential to reclaim. As part of my series about the leadership lessons of accomplished business leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick MacLeamy.
ENR West
“Legacy Award Winner Patrick MacLeamy: Agent of Change”
“You look at what HOK was when he took over and what he handed off, and it’s just extraordinary,” Hoisington says of MacLeamy’s legacy.
A Daily Dose of Architecture Books
“Book Review: ‘Designing A World-Class Architecture Firm’”
Former HOK CEO Patrick MacLeamy shares the revolutionary strategies HOK’s founders deployed to create a brand-new type of architecture firm.
C-Suite Quarterly
“Managing Versus Leading" by Patrick MacLeamy
Managers tell people what to do. Leaders compel people to want to do something. Patrick MacLeamy, CEO Emeritus of global architecture and engineering firm HOK, provides time-tested ways to lead companies through adversity.
Construction Dive
“How Construction Is Getting Smarter With Data Intelligence”
Patrick MacLeamy said some of the fastest-growing adoption of open BIM standards today can be seen in the road, bridge, tunnel and energy infrastructure sectors.
Design & Build Review
“Surviving a Crisis in Architecture: Lessons From HOK”
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the architecture industry, but there are strategies that can help. Luke Christou speaks to Patrick MacLeamy, former CEO of global architecture firm HOK, about how the practice re-built its approach during the previous recession, and what lessons other architects can learn.
Archinect
“10 Tips for Architects to Survive Downturns by Former HOK Ceo Patrick MacLeamy”
Patrick MacLeamy draws on his 50 years of experience leading HOK, offering 10 practical strategies architects and architecture firms can use to build resilience during economic downturns.
Market Scale
“Former HOK CEO on Improving Green Design and Construction Efficiency”
Here to give insights to MarketScale is Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA International Chairman, buildingSMART International; CEO Emeritus, HOK.
Business of Architecture
"Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm"
Today is Part 1 of a two part interview with Patrick MacLeamy, the former CEO of HOK.
BIM Community
“Interview with Patrick MacLeamy”
Patrick MacLeamy, chairman of the buildingSMART International, explains the work of the organization along its 20 years of existence.
Business of Architecture
“Preparing for the Next Recession (Part 3) with Patrick MacLeamy”
During his 50-year tenure at HOK, Patrick MacLeamy witnessed the firm’s growth from a single midwestern office to 27 locations across the globe offering architecture, interiors, engineering, planning and more.
The Second Studio
"Patrick MacLeamy, Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm"
Patrick MacLeamy discusses his new book, ‘Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm: The People, Stories, and Strategies Behind HOK’.
Inside the Firm
“Monday Morning Coffee with Patrick MacLeamy”
In this episode, we dive into Patrick MacLeamy’s book Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm. Discover why Patrick wrote this book, how to value your firm, how to structure your bank accounts, and how to think about bonuses.
EntreArchitect
"Patrick MacLeamy - The Value of an Architect (Context & Clarity)"
Welcome re-purposed architect, author, and podcaster, Patrick MacLeamy to Context & Clarity. We explore how we understand and manage expectations as we learn how to be the best employees, colleagues, and leaders we can be.
AFSF Interview Series
"Patrick MacLeamy, Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm"
Patrick MacLeamy sits down with Zachary Waters of the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco and talks about how to inspire the next generation of designers.
BRE Conferences
"BIM Prospects: The Journey So Far "
CITI AEC
"CITI AEC Congress: Patrick MacLeamy 2018"
How is the AEC industry changing? with Patrick MacLeamy CITI AEC 2018.
John Rogers
"The Origins of BIM: A View from 1974"
James Burke presents, including Patrick Macleamy.
Connected Construction
"How One Architect Used Smart Systems to Do Work Better with Patrick MacLeamy"
Join host Matt Sprague in this episode of the Connected Construction Show as he sits down with guest, Patrick MacLeamy, Founder and Chairman of BuildingSMART .
Sour Studio
“What's Wrong With: Creating a Safe Space for Architects to Create”
“It’s a real pleasure to be here and speak to so many young people, who are doing their best to understand architecture and this building industry that we’re apart of. It’s a lifelong project to understand it fully.”
AutoDesk
"IFC: THE END OF BABEL, PART 1"
Part 1: The Tower of Babel biblical story states that the building failed as those working on it could no longer communicate properly. This theme is developed into the need for a single object orientated database language in the AEC industry.
AutoDesk
"IFC: The End of Babel, Part 2"
Part 2: The Tower of Babel biblical story states that the building failed as those working on it could no longer communicate properly. This theme is developed into the need for a single object orientated database language in the AEC industry.
bylines
Archnewsnow, “The Pyramid Strategy” by Patrick MacLeamy
Authority Magazine, “Cities of the Future: Author Patrick MacLeamy On How to Create Cities That Are More Productive, Efficient, and Sustainable“
Design Intelligence, “How to Make a Difference: The MacLeamy Way” by Patrick MacLeamy
Podcasts & Videos
Archdaily, “The Future of the Building Industry: BIM-BAM-BOOM!”
Architectural Foundation of San Francisco Interview Series, “Patrick MacLeamy: Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm” (podcast)
BIMCommunity, “Interview With Patrick MacLeamy”
BIMThoughts, “BIMThoughts with Patrick MacLeamy” (podcast)
Building Design + Construction, “Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm”
Business of Architecture, “Facing Crisis (and Thriving) With Patrick MacLeamy” (podcast)
Climate Change With Scott Amyx, “Interview With Patrick MacLeamy, CEO Emeritus at HOK” (podcast)
Creating Structure, “Patrick MacLeamy, Author, Chairman, buildingSMART International/Former CEO, HOK, FAIA” (podcast)
EntreArchitect, “Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm” (podcast)
Leadership Today, “Run Toward Trouble: Interview With Patrick MacLeamy, Former CEO of HOK” (podcast)
Real Perspectives, “Patrick MacLeamy” (podcast)
The Resilience Lab, The Making of a Pioneer: Patrick MacLeamy (podcast)
The Resilience Lab, When the System Breaks, and a Pioneer Refuses to Accept It: Patrick MacLeamy (podcast)
Unfrozen, “Big Time: Patrick MacLeamy” (podcast)
Interviews
Archinect, “Five Ways Architects Charge Fees, And Five Tips to Consider”
Archinect, “Interest Rates Were Cut, But Growth Takes Time: Archinect’s State of AEC October 2024”
Archinect, “In A Downturn, Manage Your Clients, People, and Cash, Says Former HOK CEO”
Archinect, “When Should Architecture Firms Start Hiring? Five Factors to Consider”
Architizer, “Architizer Asks: Patrick MacLeamy on Building Smart”
Authority Magazine, “Patrick MacLeamy of HOK: How to Communicate With Your Team Effectively Even if You Are Rarely in the Same Physical Space”
Bitbean, “We Spoke to Patrick MacLeamy of HOK On Being an Effective Leader During Turbulent Times”
Glass Magazine, “Q&A With Patrick MacLeamy” – Part 1, Part 2
Marin Independent Journal, “Making Good Design Available to Everyone”
News & Reviews
AECbytes, “‘Build Smart’ Podcast Discusses Designing Smarter Cities With OpenBIM”
Archdaily, “”Build Smart” Podcast Debuts”
Canadian Architect, “Book Review: Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm”
Construction Superintendent, “HOK’s Patrick MacLeamy Elected Chairman of Construction Industry Round Table”
Dexigner, “New ‘Build Smart’ Podcast Helps Architects & Designers Survive Recessions”
Ideabuilder, “The MacLeamy Curve”
Informed Infrastructure, “HOK Chairman Patrick MacLeamy Retires After 50 Years With Firm”