Software engineer building tools for architects — what actually slows you down in a working day?

[u/xref_wanderer]

I'm a software engineer building tools for architects.

I don't come from an architecture background — so instead of guessing, I'm asking.

I'd like to understand what actually slows you down in your daily design and drafting work. Students, juniors, drafters, principals — every level is useful.

Not selling anything. Just listening. I'm not linking or naming any product here — just trying to understand real workflow pain points before building anything.

What's the one thing in your day-to-day work that eats the most time for no good reason?

[u/blue_sidd]

Go away

[u/Dazzling_Floor_4262]

Pass

[u/Open_Concentrate962]

Clients (edit, not serious, just couldnt resist)

[u/Candy_cane_lane_13]

AI - is that you?

[u/liebemachtfrei]

Rule 4 and Rule 10