how reVerb helps
Engineering, Architecture & Design Firms
Technical Excellence
Meets
Strategic
Communication
Strategic communications that support technical excellence and project success.
Technical expertise wins projects. Clear communication keeps them on track. We help engineering, architecture, planning, and design firms navigate stakeholder complexity while you focus on delivering exceptional work.
Engineering, architecture, planning and design firms are hired for your technical expertise, but project success depends on far more than good design and sound engineering. Complex stakeholder landscapes, public scrutiny, regulatory approvals, and client expectations all require strategic communication that complements your technical work.
At reVerb, we understand the unique position technical firms occupy. You're often caught between project owners, contractors, regulators, communities and the media—each with different priorities and concerns. We provide specialized communications support that helps you navigate these relationships, protect your reputation and keep projects moving forward while you focus on what you do best: delivering technical excellence.
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Designed for Government, Corporate and Technical Teams
Lunch and Learn Sessions for Technical Teams
Free Sessions
Topics Include: Stakeholder Engagement to Drive Project Success
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Curated Media Monitoring for Your Niche Industry or Organization
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The Challenges Technical Firms Face
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Managing Multiple Stakeholder Expectations
Technical firms must balance client expectations, regulatory requirements, contractor coordination, community concerns, and public perception—often with conflicting priorities and tight timelines.
The Risk: Misaligned expectations, project delays, scope creep, damaged client relationships
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Public Scrutiny of Technical Decisions
Design choices, engineering solutions, and planning recommendations face public questioning—especially on controversial or high-profile projects. Technical explanations don't always translate well to public audiences.
The Risk: Community opposition, media criticism, project delays, reputational damage
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Regulatory & Approval Complexity
Environmental assessments, Indigenous consultation, municipal approvals, and regulatory compliance require clear documentation and stakeholder communication beyond technical reports.
The Risk: Approval delays, consultation failures, compliance issues, legal challenges
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Protecting Firm Reputation
Your firm's reputation is built project by project. Poor communication—even on projects you didn't control—can impact future opportunities and client relationships.
The Risk: Loss of competitive advantage, missed proposals, client attrition
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Communication Capacity Constraints
Most technical firms don't have dedicated communications staff, leaving engineers, architects, and planners to handle stakeholder communication on top of technical deliverables.
The Risk: Inconsistent messaging, communication gaps, burnout of technical staff
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Differentiating in Competitive Markets
Technical competence is table stakes. Winning proposals and building client loyalty requires demonstrating strategic thinking, stakeholder management skills, and communication excellence.
The Risk: Lost bids, commoditization, price-based competition
How reVerb Supports Technical Firms
Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation Support
We manage community engagement, Indigenous consultation, and public outreach processes so your technical teams can focus on design and engineering—while ensuring stakeholder input is captured and addressed.
What We Do:
Public consultation planning and facilitation
Indigenous engagement and relationship building
Stakeholder mapping and communication planning
Meeting facilitation and feedback synthesis
Engagement documentation for regulatory compliance
Technical Translation & Public Communication
We translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for public audiences, media, and decision-makers—protecting the integrity of your work while making it understandable.
What We Do:
Plain language summaries of technical reports
Public presentation development and delivery support
Visual communication and infographic design
FAQ development for common concerns
Media messaging and spokesperson preparation
Project Communications Support
We provide embedded communications support throughout project lifecycles—from concept to completion—ensuring consistent, proactive communication that prevents issues before they arise.
What We Do:
Project communication strategy and planning
Regular stakeholder updates and newsletters
Construction communications and disruption management
Multi-party coordination (owner, contractor, regulators)
Issues monitoring and rapid response
Proposal & Business Development Support
Stand out in competitive procurement by demonstrating strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and communication strategies as part of your technical proposals.
What We Do:
Stakeholder engagement plans for RFP responses
Communications and consultation sections for proposals
Past project communication case studies
Indigenous engagement strategy development
Presentation coaching for shortlist interviews
Beyond Projects: Strategic Firm Communications
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Talent Attraction & Retention
In a competitive market for technical talent, your firm's culture, values, and project work need to be communicated clearly to attract and retain top professionals.
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Reputation & Thought Leadership
Your firm's experts have valuable insights on industry trends, technical innovation, and project challenges. We help you share that expertise through strategic content that positions your firm as an industry leader.
You can even share your stories and insights on reVerb’s own Infrasound Podcast! Being a guest on InfraSound positions your experts as thought leaders, extends your firm's reach, and gives you authentic content to share with clients and prospects. -
Client Communications
Strong client relationships are built on trust and clear communication. We help technical firms maintain consistent, strategic communication with clients throughout and between projects.
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Crisis & Issues Management
When projects face challenges or your firm faces criticism, strategic communication protects your reputation and maintains stakeholder confidence.
Our Technical Sector Experience
reVerb brings practical experience working alongside technical professionals. Our team understands how engineering, architecture, and planning firms operate—the proposal processes, project delivery models, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder dynamics that shape your work.
Experience Supporting Technical Projects
Transportation infrastructure (LRT, roads, active transportation)
Land development and municipal planning
Environmental assessments and remediation
Building design and construction
Utility infrastructure
Understanding of Technical Environments
Team members with experience working within technical firms and government agencies
Knowledge of project delivery models (design-build, P3, traditional procurement)
Familiarity with regulatory and approval processes
Understanding of professional practice requirements and ethics
Integrated Project Support
Embedded communications support for project teams
Collaboration with technical staff on stakeholder input
Coordination with subconsultants and project partners
Alignment with quality management and deliverable schedules
Our Approach
We're not engineers, architects, or planners—and we don't pretend to be. We're communications specialists who understand technical environments and know how to support your work without getting in the way. We integrate with your teams, respect your expertise, and provide the communications capacity you need without the overhead you don't.
Need communications and engagement support for your technical team?
Josh Jones
Project Manager, Valley Line Southeast | AECOM
“reVerb has really supported the public comms side by setting a high standard for public communication and engagement. It shows how much the team genuinely cares about the community and making sure people feel informed and involved. That kind of commitment goes a long way on a project like this.”
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