In the trenches: Margaret Robertson
President and CEO of Falcon Engineering, a woman-owned engineering firm in Cary, North Carolina.
President and CEO of Falcon Engineering, a woman-owned engineering firm in Cary, North Carolina.
No one wants just a job, and no one wants to live in “quiet desperation.” As leaders, we can help employees sidestep burnout.
Untimely events, like the unexpected death of a firm leader, can and do happen. Is your firm ready?
“If you approach feedback from the standpoint that you are trying to help your people – even if it is negative – most will appreciate you.”
By Christina Zweig Niehues | Progress is slow, but the AEC industry is becoming more diverse every year, particularly with the newer generation.
CEO of Caldwell Associates, a firm that’s not afraid to fail, and that’s strong enough to pick up and keep going.
“Entrepreneurs are not unique to the ownership group of small, privately-held companies. They can also be found working as employees in larger organizations.”
Just by doing what comes naturally for cutting-edge AEC firms, they are likely eligible for a refundable tax credit.
There’s plenty of things, from the simple to the complex, that project managers can do to engage the important people in their database.
These days the recruiting game is tough. The good news is that your best talent scouts might already work in your firm.
President and CEO of Parametrix, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental sciences firm based in Seattle, Washington.
“People who show any signs of a lack of character must be confronted and dealt with immediately.”
A successful sustainability plan should formalize your approach for continuous improvement and help you build on what you are already doing in three key areas.
Sadly, fewer and fewer of us are interested in developing writing, speaking, or other communication skills as a significant professional goal.
In the 24th deal in Texas this year, Bleyl Engineering (Conroe, TX), a civil engineering firm specializing in the design of municipal and private development projects, expanded its foothold in central Texas with the acquisition...
“Being a leader means you have to keep growing and learning. We can all change. This includes you!”
In an M&A deal, the seller’s professional liability insurance for legacy projects will likely come into play. Deal with it early on.
Growth and relationship management software turn marketing into the catalyst for growth: The four best practices for winning marketing teams.
In any business, there are good risks and bad risks. Find out which ones are right for you.
President and CEO of Barton & Loguidice, a full-service consulting firm headquartered in Syracuse, New York.
There’s a push for architects and engineers to consider the safety of construction and maintenance workers when designing new structures.
President and principal-in-charge at Taylor Design, an architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Irvine, California.
Marketing spending has climbed to an all time high, according to Zweig Group’s 2019 Marketing Survey.
“How do you stack up in these seven areas? Is money being wasted? If so, take action now!”