Archipelago Welcomes Siiv as an Innovation Partner

We're excited to announce our new Innovation Partnership with Siiv, an innovative startup transforming workflows for structural engineers. This collaboration represents Archipelago’s ongoing commitment to bringing cutting-edge tools and processes to our members, fostering collaboration and driving meaningful innovation in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) community.

Who is Siiv?

Siiv is a version control, comparison, and coordination platform specifically tailored for ETABS-based structural engineering workflows. Founded by a team with backgrounds spanning structural mechanics, aerospace engineering, and technology, Siiv is uniquely positioned to bring fresh, cross-industry perspectives to the traditionally conservative AEC sector.

Siiv’s leadership includes:

• David Palmer, CEO and co-founder, a structural mechanics engineer trained at Cornell University.

• Vishal Cherian, CTO.

• Ryan Heilemann, COO.

Both Vishal and Ryan are software engineers with significant experience in enterprise tech, startups, and aerospace sectors.

Why Siiv?

At Archipelago, we believe in breaking down traditional industry silos and facilitating knowledge-sharing across different sectors. Siiv embodies this philosophy by integrating aerospace and tech industry innovations into structural engineering workflows. This partnership serves as a powerful example of how cross-industry collaboration can drive significant improvements within the AEC industry.

Partnership Benefits for Archipelago Members

Through this partnership, qualified Archipelago members—both Explorers and Member Firms—will gain:

• Early access to Siiv’s innovative platform as part of Siiv's Design Partnership Program.

• Opportunities to actively influence Siiv's product development through participation in product feedback cycles.

• A 50% discount off their first year’s subscription after the initial trial period.

Impact and Opportunities

While Siiv specifically benefits structural engineers by improving ETABS workflow efficiency and reducing manual setups, the broader Archipelago community will benefit through exposure to innovative product implementation processes. Members engaging with Siiv’s tools will collaboratively explore and master innovative practices, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning within our community.

By streamlining ETABS-based workflows, Siiv encourages exploration of design alternatives, making innovative, sustainable, and regenerative solutions more attainable and less likely to be compromised by budget or timeline constraints.

Get Involved

To take advantage of this exciting collaboration:

• Apply to join Archipelago as an Explorer or Member Firm.

• Once approved, you'll receive details on accessing Siiv's platform and joining their Design Partnership Program.

• Participate actively to help shape the future of structural engineering workflows alongside fellow innovative AEC professionals.

Interested in exploring further or have questions? Joining Archipelago as an Explorer is free and provides access to our community discussions, where you can directly engage with Siiv’s team and fellow innovators.

Let's collaborate, innovate, and build the future of structural engineering—together.

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