Call Handling — Architects & Architectural Designers

In a client meeting.
New project enquiry arrived.
First conversation sets the relationship.

An architect's working day is built around client meetings, site visits and design sessions — all of which make answering incoming calls impossible. A homeowner enquiring about a significant extension, a developer exploring a commercial conversion, or a client needing planning advice will call two or three practices before one responds. ForgeMason captures every new project enquiry, structures the brief, and has the details ready for you to return a well-prepared, context-aware call.

85%
of callers ring a competitor if the first call goes unanswered
BrightLocal Consumer Survey
21×
higher contact rate when enquiries followed up within 5 minutes
Harvard Business Review
60%
of small businesses can't take calls while serving clients
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How It Works

What happens when a new project enquiry comes in.

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Answered instantly

Every call from the first ring while you're in a meeting, on-site, or in the studio — no call goes to voicemail.

02

Project type identified

Residential extension, new build, commercial, listed building, planning appeal, permitted development — identified and routed correctly.

03

Details captured

Location, project type, planning stage, approximate budget indication and contact details — captured before the callback.

04

Budget and stage assessed

Pre-planning, planning-approved or tender-ready — captured to triage correctly and prepare you for a context-aware first call.

05

Consultation booked

Initial consultations booked directly into your diary. Prospective client gets a confirmed meeting time — not a callback that may or may not come.

Features

Built for how architects actually work.

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New Project Capture

Residential, commercial, listed buildings and planning work captured from every enquiry — with the brief structured before you call back.

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Brief Captured Upfront

Location, project type, planning stage, budget indication and timeline captured so your first call is informed and efficient.

Planning-Approved Leads Prioritised

Clients with planning permission and confirmed budget flagged for priority follow-up — the leads closest to proceeding.

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Consultation Booking

Initial consultations booked directly into your diary. Client gets a confirmed time rather than an uncertain callback.

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Project Type Routing

Residential extensions, new builds, commercial conversions and planning appeals each routed to the right principal or team member.

Review Automation

Post-completion review requests sent automatically. Builds your RIBA directory and Google profiles without any manual effort.

Pricing

Simple pricing. No setup fee. No lock-in.

Capture
£67/mo
  • AI answers every call 24/7
  • New project enquiry capture
  • Planning stage and type noted
  • Missed-call text-back
  • Instant SMS notification to you
  • Monthly performance report
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£367/mo
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FAQ

Questions from architects and designers.

Can it handle enquiries about listed buildings and planning appeals specifically?+
Yes. ForgeMason captures whether the project involves a listed building, conservation area, or planning appeal — which changes the nature of the initial consultation significantly. These enquiries are captured with the specific designation noted and routed to the principal with heritage or planning expertise.
Does it capture budget information?+
ForgeMason asks about approximate budget range — not as a gatekeeping mechanism, but to help you prepare for the initial consultation. Clients who are genuinely pre-budget receive a note to that effect, allowing you to tailor the first meeting accordingly.
Is there a minimum contract?+
No minimum contract. Rolling monthly — cancel any time. No setup fee.
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Every new project enquiry captured before someone else answers first.

Free 20-minute call. We'll show you how many enquiries you're missing and what we'd build to fix it.