The Zweig Letter | February 2, 2026

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What it really means to be a principal
By Chad Clinehens
Becoming a principal isn’t a reward for past success – it’s the start of owning responsibility for future value.


AEC bonus structures
By Kristi Weierbach
Discretionary versus non-discretionary bonuses can quietly impact compliance, overtime costs, and overhead rates more than many AEC leaders realize.


An all-too-common tale
By Mark Zweig
A cautionary AEC story about control, delayed succession, and how avoiding transition can undo decades of good work.


When knowledge becomes free
By Kraig Kern
AEC's next competitive advantage isn't expertise; it's how fast you unlock it.


Immigration after 2025
By Nam Doulgass
Operational lessons and compliance priorities for AEC firms in 2026.

 

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Zweig Group, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, is the premier authority in AEC management consulting, the go-to source for industry research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group specializes in four core consulting areas: Talent, Performance, Growth, and Transition, including innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial management, ownership transition, executive search, business development, valuation, and more. With a mission to Elevate the Industry®, Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a competitive marketplace. The firm has offices in Dallas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.