The Zweig Letter | June 1, 2026

May 31, 2026

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Arena of contention
By Chad Coldiron
The AEC industry is facing uncertainty, but leaders remain optimistic, practical, and focused on adapting to what comes next.



R&D tax credits for AEC firms
By Marla Miller
AEC firms may be leaving R&D tax credits untapped simply because they do not recognize the innovation already happening in their work.



What kills AEC firm value before transition
By Mark Zweig
AEC firms build real value when they invest in growth, leadership, systems, and transition before it is too late.


Choose discomfort
By Morgan Stinson
Great leaders do not chase comfort – they choose difficult conversations, hard decisions, and accountability before crisis forces them to.


When the blueprint changes
By Heather Applegate
Strong change management turns disruption into momentum by aligning leadership, reducing uncertainty, and helping people stay oriented through transition.

 

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