Web-Development
BD-AEC
We built BD-AEC a fast, scalable, conversion-ready website for the architecture, engineering, and construction market.
Web-Development
A 202-Page AEC Digital Platform With 99/100 Performance and 100/100 SEO and Accessibility
We built BD-AEC a fast, scalable, conversion-ready website for the architecture, engineering, and construction market.
BD-AEC needed a brand-new digital presence that could clearly introduce the organization, support service discovery, and give prospective clients a direct path to engage. We delivered a 202-page Next.js platform with elite Lighthouse scores, a structured content foundation, and a professional experience built for long-term growth.
- Custom Website Design
- Next.js Development
- SEO Foundation
- Performance Optimization
- Conversion-Focused UX
- Content Architecture
The site
202
Pages Built
Measured
99/100
Lighthouse Performance
Measured
Challenges
What stood in the way
4 problems, and what each one took to clear.
Challenge 01
Problem
BD-AEC Needed a Complete Digital Presence From the Ground Up
The business needed a website that could establish credibility, explain its role in the AEC market, and provide a professional destination for prospects, partners, and stakeholders.
Solution
We created a brand-new Next.js website with a clear structure, modern interface, and scalable page architecture designed to support service, company, and contact content.
Result
BD-AEC launched with a polished 202-page digital platform instead of a simple placeholder or brochure site.
Challenge 02
Problem
The Site Needed to Communicate Trust Quickly
In the architecture, engineering, and construction space, visitors need to understand expertise, relevance, and next steps within moments.
Solution
We structured the experience around clear navigation, concise messaging areas, trust-building content sections, and prominent pathways to contact or request a discovery call.
Result
The finished site gave BD-AEC a stronger credibility layer and a clearer conversion path for prospective clients.
Challenge 03
Problem
Technical Quality Had to Match a Professional Services Brand
A slow or poorly structured website would weaken confidence before a prospect ever reached out.
Solution
We built the site on Next.js and optimized the front end for speed, crawlability, accessibility, and modern development standards.
Result
The live site achieved 99/100 Lighthouse Performance and 100/100 for SEO and Accessibility.
Challenge 04
Problem
The Platform Needed Room to Scale
BD-AEC needed more than a single-page presence; the website had to support a broader content footprint across pages, service areas, and future marketing initiatives.
Solution
We planned and implemented a scalable information architecture with reusable components and page templates that could support growth without sacrificing consistency.
Result
The project launched with 202 measured pages, giving the business a broad foundation for future SEO and content expansion.
Strategy
How the work ran
5 phases, in the order they happened.
Phase 01
Discovery and Positioning
We clarified what the site needed to accomplish for BD-AEC: establish market credibility, explain the organization clearly, and create a professional path for inquiries.
- Project goals
- Audience assumptions
- Messaging priorities
- Conversion pathway planning
Phase 02
Information Architecture
We mapped the site structure around discoverability, clear navigation, and scalability so BD-AEC could grow the platform beyond launch.
- Navigation structure
- Page hierarchy
- Reusable page patterns
- Internal linking approach
Phase 03
UX and Visual Design
We designed a professional interface using a strong red brand accent, clean layouts, and conversion-oriented sections that guide visitors toward contact and discovery calls.
- Homepage structure
- Responsive layouts
- CTA placement
- Design system direction
Phase 04
Next.js Development
We built the website as a modern Next.js application with reusable React components, fast rendering, and a maintainable front-end foundation.
- Next.js application
- React component system
- Responsive implementation
- SEO-ready page templates
Phase 05
Performance, QA, and Launch
We tested the site against live Lighthouse benchmarks, refined technical quality, and launched the completed platform with a strong performance and accessibility baseline.
- Live Lighthouse validation
- Performance optimization
- Accessibility checks
- Production launch
Results
What it delivered
3 outcomes: 3 measured.
The numbers
202 pages
Scalable Content Footprint
Measured
We launched BD-AEC with a broad page architecture that can support future search, service, and campaign expansion.
99/100
Near-Perfect Performance
Measured
The live site scored 99/100 for Lighthouse Performance, supporting fast browsing and a stronger first impression.
2 submissions
Early Inquiry Activity
Measured
In the measured 7-day window, the bd-aec.com site recorded 2 recent form submissions through the BD-AEC Discovery Call Request form.
Live analytics
▲ 214.8%
Sessions
1,428 to 4,495, since launch
▲ 100%
Page Views
0 to 4,889, since launch
▲ 100%
Conversion Rate
0 to 0.02, since launch
Read from the live site against its pre-launch baseline.
Performance
What Lighthouse says
Google Lighthouse, measured on the live build.
Lighthouse
Site architecture
How the site is built
202 pages across 3 categories, laid out the way the site is.
- Homepage1 page
- Fractional BD Director for Atlanta AEC Firms | BD-AEC
- Top-Level Pages9 pages
- AEC Business Development by Discipline & Market | BD-AEC
- Schedule a Discovery Call | BD-AEC
- How Fractional BD Works for AEC Firms | BD-AEC
- AEC Industries We Serve | BD-AEC
- Privacy Policy
- +4 more
- Business Development192 pages
- Business Development for Architecture Firms | BD-AEC
- Architecture Business Development in Atlanta, GA | BD-AEC
- Architecture Business Development in Augusta, GA | BD-AEC
- Architecture Business Development in Birmingham, AL | BD-AEC
- Architecture Business Development in Chattanooga, TN | BD-AEC
- +187 more
Totals
202
Pages built
3
Content categories
260,783
Words of content
Every page in the tree above is a page the site serves, grouped as the navigation groups it.
Tech stack
What it's built with
7 technologies across 5 categories.
Framework
Next.js
We used Next.js to deliver a fast, scalable application architecture for a 202-page professional services website.
React
React powered the reusable component system, helping us keep the experience consistent across the site.
Frontend
HTML5
Semantic markup supported accessibility, crawlability, and a clean technical foundation.
CSS
We used responsive styling to create a polished experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile screens.
Quality Assurance
Lighthouse
We validated the live site against Lighthouse benchmarks for performance, SEO, accessibility, and best practices.
Analytics
Web Vitals
We structured the site with performance quality in mind, supporting future Core Web Vitals measurement as data becomes available.
Conversion
Lead Capture Forms
We included form-based inquiry paths to help BD-AEC turn qualified visitors into discovery call opportunities.
Services
What we delivered
5 services, and what each one covered.
Service 01
Custom Website Design
We designed a professional digital presence for BD-AEC that aligned with the expectations of the architecture, engineering, and construction market.
- Brand-aligned visual direction
- Responsive page layouts
- Professional service presentation
- Clear navigation and page hierarchy
Service 02
Next.js Website Development
We built the site as a modern Next.js application to support fast performance, scalable pages, and maintainable development.
- React component architecture
- Reusable content sections
- Responsive implementation
- Production-ready front-end structure
Service 03
SEO Foundation
We implemented the technical foundation needed for search engines to understand and evaluate the site as it grows.
- SEO-ready page structure
- Metadata framework
- Crawlable page templates
- Internal linking support
Service 04
Performance Optimization
We optimized the build for speed and technical quality, resulting in a 99/100 Lighthouse Performance score.
- Front-end performance tuning
- Efficient rendering approach
- Lean component structure
- Live Lighthouse validation
Service 05
Conversion Pathway Design
We created a clear journey from first impression to contact so visitors could understand BD-AEC and take the next step.
- Discovery call pathway
- Contact-focused page flow
- CTA placement
- Lead capture support
Project details
What the job was
The particulars of the build, as the record states them.
Industry
Architecture, Engineering & Construction
Website
Delivered in
12 weeks
Launch date
June 18, 2026
What's next
Need a High-Performance Website for an AEC Brand?
We built BD-AEC a fast, scalable platform with 100/100 SEO and accessibility scores. If your architecture, engineering, or construction business needs a stronger digital presence, we can help you launch with the same level of technical polish.