One year of partnership has created stronger solutions, deeper collaboration, and greater momentum for the future of AEC.
A year ago, we set out to do something simple in concept, but ambitious in execution: bring together two organizations with a shared belief in the future of the AEC industry, and build something better for the firms we serve.
One year in, what stands out most isn’t just the progress we’ve made, but the momentum we’ve created together with you.
Over the past 12 months, this partnership has come to life in meaningful ways:
- Conversations that mattered: through joint webinars and events designed to tackle the challenges you’re facing right now
- Insights that go deeper: through research shaped by a broader, more connected view of the industry
- Collaboration that delivers: working alongside firms to drive real outcomes, not just ideas
And along the way, something even more important has taken shape.
We’ve built a way of working that reflects what we believe the AEC industry deserves: aligned thinking, open collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping firms grow stronger, smarter, and more resilient.
That belief is what led us to take the next step of bringing our M&A and ownership transition capabilities together into one unified platform.
For you, that means a more connected experience. One that brings strategy, valuation, transaction advisory, and post-deal execution into a single, coordinated approach designed specifically for the realities of AEC firms navigating growth and transition.
We’re also accelerating how we respond to the talent challenges facing the industry, bringing together the deep expertise of both firms to deliver more comprehensive talent solutions across the full lifecycle, including executive search, job architecture, and career pathing.
It’s a natural evolution. But more importantly, it’s a purposeful one.
There’s no doubt that this is an unconventional approach, bringing together two firms often seen as competitors. By prioritizing collaboration over competition, we’re able to elevate the industry with greater impact, while raising the bar on the insights you receive, the guidance you rely on, and the outcomes you achieve.
As we look ahead, that focus only sharpens.
There is real opportunity in front of this industry – opportunity to grow, to innovate, to transition leadership thoughtfully, and to build firms that are stronger for the next generation. We’re committed to elevating the industry and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
We’re proud of what’s been built so far. We’re grateful to be on this journey with you. And we’re just getting started.
Here’s to what we’ll build next, together.
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Chad Clinehens is president and CEO of Zweig Group. Contact him at cclinehens@zweiggroup.com. |
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Steve Hake is president and CEO of Stambaugh Ness. Contact him at shake@stambaughness.com. |