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  • Better insight for better employee experience

    Better insight for better employee experience

    May 10, 2026 | Shirley Che

    By Shirley Che | Improving employee experience may be the AEC industry’s most important group project.

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  • The Zweig Letter | May 11, 2026

    The Zweig Letter | May 11, 2026

    May 10, 2026

    The leading source of business management insights, research, and strategies tailored specifically for leaders of AEC firms.

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    The leadership challenge behind firm growth

    April 26, 2026

    By Michael Sanderson | Firms that want to grow must evolve leadership, systems, and culture or risk being outpaced and ultimately absorbed.

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  • What’s new in Best Firms To Work For

    What’s new in Best Firms To Work For

    April 16, 2026

    The value of this data extends far beyond the award itself – it’s something firms can use to guide strategy, inform leadership, and drive performance over time. 

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  • The overlooked driver of client success

    The overlooked driver of client success

    April 12, 2026 | Ezequiel Tovar

    By Ezequiel Tovar | The firms that deliver the best client experiences are often the ones that invest most intentionally in employee experience.

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  • The Zweig Letter | April 13, 2026

    The Zweig Letter | April 13, 2026

    April 12, 2026

    The leading source of business management insights, research, and strategies tailored specifically for leaders of AEC firms.

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  • What your employees aren’t telling you

    What your employees aren’t telling you

    March 29, 2026 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Employee survey data reveals the hidden drivers of culture, retention, and performance in AEC firms.

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  • What clients expect from project managers today

    What clients expect from project managers today

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  • Would you recommend you?

    Would you recommend you?

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    By Morgan Stinson | AEC firms win when purpose, not profit, drives client experience.

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  • Performance review done – now what?

    Performance review done – now what?

    March 08, 2026

    By Milly Sordo | Goal meetings are a way to set individualized goals with your employees steeped in energy, intention, and – most importantly – support.

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  • Stop waiting – start using AI

    Stop waiting – start using AI

    March 01, 2026 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Firms that ignore AI will look slower, more expensive, and harder to work with.

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  • Mantras to live by

    Mantras to live by

    December 14, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Never give up, act decisively, share the numbers, and lead by example to build a stronger, more resilient firm.

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  • Critical thinking in project delivery

    Critical thinking in project delivery

    November 09, 2025

    By Tiara Marcus | Great project delivery goes beyond efficiency, blending precision, clarity, and empathy to build trust and lasting client partnerships.

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  • What makes an internship impactful

    What makes an internship impactful

    November 02, 2025

    By Isabel Rickaby | The most effective internships don’t just prepare students for the workforce, they inspire them to envision their role in their chosen career.

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  • Failure is not good!

    Failure is not good!

    October 05, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Don’t take a cavalier attitude toward potential disaster, but recognize that experimentation is essential for building a growing, successful company.

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  • GMB Acquires Rockford, Illinois-Based Richard L. Johnson Associates Architects

    GMB Acquires Rockford, Illinois-Based Richard L. Johnson Associates Architects

    September 17, 2025

    GMB, a professional services firm focused on the education market, has acquired Richard L. Johnson Associates. This acquisition represents an exciting new chapter for Richard L. Johnson Associates and GMB as the firms combine their experience,...

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  • Elevating internship experiences

    Elevating internship experiences

    August 03, 2025

    By Alyssa Wagner | How to offer interns the chance to explore professionally and refine their passion into a fulfilling, long-term career.

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  • Zweig Group announces key promotions in Growth Consulting team

    Zweig Group announces key promotions in Growth Consulting team

    August 01, 2025

    Zweig Group deepens its AEC industry advisory capacity with promotion of Ying Liu and Ezequiel Tovar.

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  • Mind the gap

    Mind the gap

    June 22, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | What high-profit 2025 Best Firms To Work For do differently to earn employee trust, loyalty, and performance.

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  • Marketing that works

    Marketing that works

    June 22, 2025 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | The top 2025 Marketing Excellence Award winners share how strategy, authenticity, and collaboration drive real AEC marketing impact.

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  • More reasons to have outside directors

    More reasons to have outside directors

    May 18, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Stop procrastinating on this issue and start searching in earnest for some outside directors to help you be more successful.

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  • More than a feeling

    More than a feeling

    April 20, 2025 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | Firms that prioritize employee experience data see higher retention rates, improved collaboration, and greater innovation.

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  • Mid-career blues

    Mid-career blues

    April 13, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Recent survey data reveals a surprising dip in satisfaction among mid-career professionals.

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  • The last of my kind

    The last of my kind

    March 30, 2025

    By Kevin Norgaard | Together, younger and older employees create a dynamic and innovative workplace where every generation has something valuable to offer.

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  • Advanced strategy execution

    Advanced strategy execution

    February 23, 2025 | ying liu leed ap bd c

    By Ying Liu | Employee experience plays a crucial role in maximizing strategic outcomes.

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  • Client experience starts within

    Client experience starts within

    February 23, 2025

    By Kathy Nanowski | A strong employee experience leads to a stronger client experience, ensuring sustainable success and differentiation in the market.

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  • Zweig Group announces new hires and promotion

    Zweig Group announces new hires and promotion

    December 19, 2024

    Zweig Group is excited to announce strategic additions and promotions to its team. These appointments reflect Zweig Group’s continued commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to its clients.

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  • TZL Podcast: Scenes from the 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

    TZL Podcast: Scenes from the 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala

    November 14, 2024

    Kristin Kautz delves into the evolving landscape of AI, emphasizing its transformative potential in business and daily activities. Highlighting tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot, and Unanet's CRM integration, she illustrates how AI can enhance...

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  • A guide for success

    A guide for success

    October 27, 2024 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Firms that adopt these competitive strategies will be better positioned to achieve sustained success.

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  • Zweig Group Releases New Report: Insights from 2024's Top 10 Best Firms to Work For

    Zweig Group Releases New Report: Insights from 2024's Top 10 Best Firms to Work For

    October 17, 2024

    October 14, 2024 – Fayetteville, AR – Zweig Group, the leading provider of consulting and research services for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, is excited to announce the release of its latest report:...

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  • Zweig Group announces Tim Schroeder of Neumann Monson Architects as the recipient of the 2024 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award

    Zweig Group announces Tim Schroeder of Neumann Monson Architects as the recipient of the 2024 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award

    September 24, 2024

    Zweig Group is proud to announce Tim Schroeder of Neumann Monson Architects as the recipient of the 2024 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and exceptional achievements within the AEC industry. 

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  • Four benefits of summer internships

    Four benefits of summer internships

    September 22, 2024

    By Eric Lannen | Internships provide real-world experience, mentorship, brand recognition, and foster long-term relationships, benefiting both students and organizations.

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  • Building a foundation of trust

    Building a foundation of trust

    September 15, 2024

    By Amy Patel | Building trust through clear communication, effective management, and personal attention is crucial for successful large-scale project teams.

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  • Celebrate marketing innovation

    Celebrate marketing innovation

    September 12, 2024 | Mailena Urso

    By Mailena Urso | Zweig Group’s Marketing Excellence Awards showcase top creative campaigns that elevate AEC industry branding.

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  • Zweig Group announces strategic consolidation of consulting services into four core areas

    Zweig Group announces strategic consolidation of consulting services into four core areas

    September 11, 2024

    This refinement of our service structure is designed to streamline our offerings, providing our clients with a more efficient path to enhanced business performance and optimization.

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  • Best of TZL Podcast: Learn How Structural Engineer Scott Harvey-Lewis Pivoted from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship

    Best of TZL Podcast: Learn How Structural Engineer Scott Harvey-Lewis Pivoted from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship

    August 29, 2024

    We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on the Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, a seasoned structural engineer, Scott Harvey-Lewis shares his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and the...

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  • The best outside director experiences

    The best outside director experiences

    August 11, 2024 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Effective outside directors provide expertise and valuable relationships, enhancing AEC firm success with strategic guidance and forward-focused leadership.

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  • Get up, stand up

    Get up, stand up

    August 04, 2024

    By Javier Suarez | Mentorship relationships are mentee-driven – so, it’s up to you to not only establish one (or more), but to make it worth your while.

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  • An experience focused on ROI

    An experience focused on ROI

    July 28, 2024 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | These events offer firm leaders an opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate  – this year with a focus on ROI.

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  • Successful approaches to mentoring

    Successful approaches to mentoring

    July 21, 2024

    By Scott Ratterman | Your employees’ mentoring experience can weigh heavily in determining whether your firm is a great place for them to work or not.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 6/17/24-6/23/24

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 6/17/24-6/23/24

    June 24, 2024

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team...

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  • Acquisition insights and advice

    Acquisition insights and advice

    June 16, 2024

    By Westwood | Lessons learned and outcomes from the initial exploration through the process, and advice for firms looking to pursue an acquisition.

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  • A greater value: Dan Rowe

    A greater value: Dan Rowe

    June 09, 2024

    By Liisa Andreassen | President of TreanorHL (Lawrence, KS), a full-service architectural firm with a purpose of creating places and experiences that make people’s lives better.

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  • Zweig Group announces 2024 Best Firms To Work For Award Winners

    Zweig Group announces 2024 Best Firms To Work For Award Winners

    June 03, 2024

    Zweig Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Best Firms To Work For Award, which honors outstanding workplaces at AEC industry firms.

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  • Nurturing a supportive work culture

    Nurturing a supportive work culture

    May 19, 2024

    By Victoria Verlezza | Supportive leaders who prioritize communication and psychological safety can foster a positive work environment where employees feel valued and motivated.

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  • Zweig Group announces 2024 AEC Small Business & Entrepreneurship Forum

    Zweig Group announces 2024 AEC Small Business & Entrepreneurship Forum

    April 10, 2024

    The inaugural 2024 AEC Small Business & Entrepreneurship Forum, coming to Atlanta May 21, brings together entrepreneurial AEC industry leaders to discuss the unique issues of managing and growing a business in the AEC industry.

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  • Strategic employee experience

    Strategic employee experience

    April 07, 2024 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Prioritizing EX is a strategic imperative for firms looking to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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  • Technology must work everywhere

    Technology must work everywhere

    March 17, 2024

    By Nick Voss | Adopting flexible work setups via technology is crucial for employee satisfaction – but achieving this requires addressing various logistical challenges effectively.

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  • AEC compensation trends

    AEC compensation trends

    February 25, 2024 | Keith Sequeira

    By Keith Sequeira | Zweig Group’s 2024 Salary Reports show a 6.6 percent average salary increase.

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  • Baltimore-based Alban Engineering joins RTM Engineering Consultants

    Baltimore-based Alban Engineering joins RTM Engineering Consultants

    January 31, 2024

    RTM Engineering Consultants, a national multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm has recently merged with Alban Engineering, an MEP consulting firm based in Hunt Valley, MD. Alban Engineering specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting design, and sustainability...

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  • Fostering connection in a hybrid world

    Fostering connection in a hybrid world

    January 21, 2024

    By Lalitha Benjaram | A hybrid work model’s success lies in strategies like volunteer engagement, recognition initiatives, and focused professional development for employees.

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  • Decoding success

    Decoding success

    January 14, 2024 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Best Firms invest in an employee-centric culture, organizational efficiency, and leadership development.

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  • Zweig Group releases 2024 Salary Reports of AEC Firms

    Zweig Group releases 2024 Salary Reports of AEC Firms

    January 10, 2024

    Zweig Group has released its 2024 Salary Reports of AEC Firms for all regions of the United States. These reports are based on a comprehensive salary survey of hundreds of industry individuals and firms.

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  • Investing in employee experience

    Investing in employee experience

    January 07, 2024

    By Lynn Bruns | Investing in the employee experience, celebrating wins, and fostering a strong culture boosts morale, retention, and organizational success.

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  • Creating an experience

    Creating an experience

    October 29, 2023

    By Leisbel Lam | We need to be holistic, bold, and nimble in order to transform our organizations to better align with a service culture and gain a competitive advantage.

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  • Fostering growth and success

    Fostering growth and success

    September 17, 2023

    By Paul David | Boost your staffing by training your interns from day one to become some of your best employees.

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  • Intentional employee experience

    Intentional employee experience

    July 30, 2023

    By Alexis Eades | Rapid company growth and shifting circumstances require intentional efforts to maintain and shape a company culture that serves everyone.

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  • Best Firms To Work For data dive

    Best Firms To Work For data dive

    July 23, 2023 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | A look at some of the trends from this year’s Best Firms To Work For award program.

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  • Zweig Group expands team and announces promotions

    Zweig Group expands team and announces promotions

    July 12, 2023

    Zweig Group, a global leader in products and services for the AEC) industry, is excited to announce promotions and the addition of key personnel to its team.

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  • Building a better experience

    Building a better experience

    July 09, 2023 | Lindsay Young CPSM

    By Lindsay Young | We need to be more intentional about prioritizing communication, appreciation, and understanding to enhance customer service.

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  • Complex exposures and rising costs

    Complex exposures and rising costs

    June 25, 2023

    By Jared Maxwell & Cady Sinks | AEC firms are navigating more complex risks and an evolving market for professional liability insurance.

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  • Encouraging creative thinking

    Encouraging creative thinking

    June 18, 2023

    By Somshekhar Kundral | Developing effective problem-framing skills can help your people think outside the box, challenge assumptions, and find innovative solutions.

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  • Informal mentorship

    Informal mentorship

    June 11, 2023

    By Fran Curtis | You’re shaping the next generation of leaders, so it’s important to be available to junior staff who are looking for a mentor.

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  • Onboarding for success

    Onboarding for success

    June 04, 2023

    By Conrey Guy | A standardized onboarding process is critical for the overall success of any organization, but especially in our industry.

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  • Benefits of empathy mapping

    Benefits of empathy mapping

    May 28, 2023

    By Keyan Zandy | This tool can help you develop a deeper understanding of your client’s experience by exploring their emotions, motivations, and attitudes.

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  • Zweig Group announces 2023 Best Firm To Work For Award winners

    Zweig Group announces 2023 Best Firm To Work For Award winners

    May 25, 2023

    Zweig Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Best Firms To Work For Awards, which honor outstanding workplaces AEC firms.

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  • Embracing turnover

    Embracing turnover

    April 16, 2023

    By Jennifer Haddad | If you can approach the situation with empathy, compassion, and an open mind, you can create a positive experience and leave the door open for future opportunities.

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  • Lessons learned about business as a kid

    Lessons learned about business as a kid

    April 16, 2023 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | You can learn something from every new experience, so don’t lose the sense of curiosity and wonder you had as a kid.

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  • Employee experience matters

    Employee experience matters

    March 19, 2023 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Making sure you’re taking steps to ensure your employees have the best experience possible can go a long way.

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  • What they don’t teach in school

    What they don’t teach in school

    March 19, 2023

    By Reid Poling | As much as school can and does teach you, there are some lessons that can only be  learned “on the job.”

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  • Maximize your trade show experience

    Maximize your trade show experience

    March 19, 2023

    By Julia DeFrances | Trade shows and conferences are a great opportunity for your firm, but exhibiting can be a waste of time if you don’t approach it strategically.

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  • Justin Ramirez Promoted to Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Zweig Group

    Justin Ramirez Promoted to Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Zweig Group

    March 15, 2023 | Justin Ramirez

    Zweig Group announces promotion of Justin Ramirez to director of mergers and acquisitions for the firm.

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  • Zweig Group announces 2023 ElevateHER® Cohort

    Zweig Group announces 2023 ElevateHER® Cohort

    January 11, 2023

    Fayetteville, AR (January 11, 2023) –  Zweig Group has announced the 2023 ElevateHER® cohort, a special task force comprised of individuals with a commitment to promote diversity as a means to combat recruiting and retention...

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  • Actions speak louder than words

    Actions speak louder than words

    November 27, 2022 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Gathering data on your employees’ experience is the first step, then you have to create action items to effect positive change.

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  • Zweig Group adds Sara Karstetter and Storm Bureau to the team

    Zweig Group adds Sara Karstetter and Storm Bureau to the team

    November 17, 2022

    Zweig Group is excited to announce the addition of Sara Karstetter, MBA in the role of Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor, and Storm Bureau, in the role of Client Services Coordinator, to the ZG team!   Sara brings 20...

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  • The importance of transferring knowledge

    The importance of transferring knowledge

    November 13, 2022

    By Stefanos Word | Investments of time and effort need to be made with younger engineers to effectively transfer technical and communication skills and establish robust future leaders.

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  • Zweig Group promotes Kyle Ahern to Employee Experience and Data Strategist

    Zweig Group promotes Kyle Ahern to Employee Experience and Data Strategist

    November 10, 2022 | Kyle Ahern

    Zweig Group is proud to announce that Kyle Ahern has been promoted to Employee Experience and Data Strategist.

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  • Zweig Group adds Keith Sequeira and Ying Liu to the team

    Zweig Group adds Keith Sequeira and Ying Liu to the team

    November 07, 2022

    Zweig Group is excited to announce the addition of Keith Sequeira in the role of Director of Data Analytics, and Ying Liu in the role of Strategy Advisor, to the team.  Keith is a collaborative...

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  • Marketing is about more than proposals

    Marketing is about more than proposals

    October 30, 2022

    By Malory Atkinson | Challenge your marketing team to think beyond proposals and begin to work to strategically impact the entire client experience.

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  • TZL Podcast: Scott Harvey-Lewis

    TZL Podcast: Scott Harvey-Lewis

    October 13, 2022

    Scott Harvey-Lewis – owner and president of Building Mavens – discusses entrepreneurship, why he decided to start his own company, and what it takes to build a successful business.

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  • Apprenticing

    Apprenticing

    October 02, 2022

    By Nea May Poole | If we truly want a diverse community and to provide equitable pathways to the profession, we need to support efforts to broaden the track to licensure.

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  • What do they really think?

    What do they really think?

    September 18, 2022 | Lindsay Young CPSM

    By Lindsay Young | Knowing what people really think will help you grow your business and serve your clients even better than you already do.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 8/8/2022 – 8/14/2022

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 8/8/2022 – 8/14/2022

    August 15, 2022

    Zweig Group is the leading AEC Industry advisory service provider. We blend industry and sector knowledge with experience across the M&A lifecycle to help you capture value for shareholders. Reach our Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team here. Domestic Transactions:...

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  • 2022 Excellence in Client Experience Award Winners Announced

    2022 Excellence in Client Experience Award Winners Announced

    August 03, 2022

    Zweig Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Excellence in Client Experience Awards. Zweig Group and Client Savvy partnered to create this award, which recognizes firms that solicit real client feedback from...

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  • The radical power of listening

    The radical power of listening

    July 17, 2022

    By Frank McIllwain | Companies that place a high value on listening to and investing in their employees have been more effective at attracting and retaining top talent.

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  • Steward of the firm: Kevin Eipperle

    Steward of the firm: Kevin Eipperle

    June 05, 2022

    By Liisa Andreassen | President of FEH Design (Dubuque, IA), a full-service architectural, structural engineering, inter design team that’s creating a better world through design.

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  • The better project delivery equation

    The better project delivery equation

    May 01, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | When done well, this approach allows you to create a lean, flexible process that empowers your project managers to focus on maximizing value.

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  • Creating a DEI task force

    Creating a DEI task force

    April 03, 2022

    By Andrew Schwarz | Achieve greater business success and improve employee work satisfaction by actively working toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive company.

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  • Break into a new market sector/project type

    Break into a new market sector/project type

    February 20, 2022 | Mark C. Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | If you feel the need to diversify your business, here are some tactics to win clients in a new market when you don’t have prior experience.

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  • Opportunity builder: Erik Andersen

    Opportunity builder: Erik Andersen

    February 13, 2022

    By Liisa Andreassen | Senior principal at Lamar Johnson Collaborative (Chicago, IL), a full-service design and architecture firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience.

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  • Client Experience Award

    Client Experience Award

    February 06, 2022

    By Ryan Suydam & Blake Godwin | This new award is the strongest way to differentiate your firm from the competition.

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  • Leadership shortage

    Leadership shortage

    January 23, 2022 | Christina Zweig Niehues

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | We’re about to be short on leaders in AEC industry firms. It’s time to act now before it’s too late.

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  • Listen to the science

    Listen to the science

    January 16, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | Training opportunities that use the best of both worlds – science and experience – will bring your firm to the next level.

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  • Survey says…

    Survey says…

    January 16, 2022

    By Jane Lawler Smith | When it comes to our clients, employees, and brand, are we competing like AEC professionals or acting like Family Feud contestants, simply guessing at answers?

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  • How to land a purple unicorn

    How to land a purple unicorn

    January 02, 2022

    By Ryan Gallagher | Firms that actively work to attract these rare creatures will be best positioned to grow and prosper.

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  • Who does the future workplace serve?

    Who does the future workplace serve?

    October 10, 2021

    By Yukari Yamahiro | Four back-to-work-archetypes to help leaders better understand what employees want and need as they return to the workplace.

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  • A simple hello

    A simple hello

    September 26, 2021

    By Chad Coldiron | Whatever your role is at work or in life, showing others respect is always a good way to build a great relationship.

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  • Internship programs

    Internship programs

    September 26, 2021

    By Susan Miller | Developing an internship program will build your firm’s talent pipeline and develop future leaders.

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  • Fostering empathy through feedback

    Fostering empathy through feedback

    August 15, 2021

    By Tim Schroeder | Grow your team’s empathy by embracing a culture of feedback, realigning your perspective to view feedback as an opportunity, and becoming coachable.

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  • From founder-led to purpose-led

    From founder-led to purpose-led

    August 01, 2021

    By Tim Schroeder | Making incremental changes to pay attention to what’s important to your people and rallying your team behind a common goal could lead to astonishing results.

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  • Move over, Grover

    Move over, Grover

    August 01, 2021

    By Mark Zweig | You need to be identifying your successor and preparing the road for them so they can be successful.

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  • Client perception studies

    Client perception studies

    July 25, 2021

    By Bill Fox | Knowing your clients and finding out how you can solve their problems is key to building long-lasting, profitable relationships.

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  • Construction experience a plus

    Construction experience a plus

    July 25, 2021

    By Matt Hoying | Young (or less experienced) engineers and designers may lack construction experience. Fast track their learning with these approaches.

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  • A chance to learn: Bruce Herrington

    A chance to learn: Bruce Herrington

    July 11, 2021

    By Liisa Andreassen | President of Line Scale Form (Birmingham, AL), a firm with a goal of providing clients with designs that are exceptional and practical – visually, fiscally, and functionally.

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  • 2021 Best Firms To Work For List Announced

    2021 Best Firms To Work For List Announced

    May 21, 2021

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (May 21, 2021) –Zweig Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Best Firms To Work For Awards, the largest employee experience survey in the architecture, engineering, environmental, planning, and construction...

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  • Results from A&G’s 2021 insurance survey

    Results from A&G’s 2021 insurance survey

    May 09, 2021

    By Joan DeLorey & Jared Maxwell | All indications point to 2021 being a year when more buyers see higher rates for their professional liability insurance.

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  • A blue ocean strategy

    A blue ocean strategy

    May 02, 2021

    By Stephanie Warino | To be successful, firms must find their “blue ocean” of uncontested market space.

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  • Zweig Group adds Shirley Che to team

    Zweig Group adds Shirley Che to team

    March 22, 2021

    Zweig Group is excited to announce the addition of Shirley Che to the team in the role of Marketing Manager. Shirley is a data-oriented creative with a passion for connecting communities to resources. She holds...

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  • Parental leave

    Parental leave

    March 07, 2021

    By Kyle Ahern | A good, standardized parental leave policy is a major benefit that can set your firm apart.

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  • Leading change: Jennifer Bennett

    Leading change: Jennifer Bennett

    February 28, 2021

    By Sara Parkman | President of Shive-Hattery (Cedar Rapids, IA), a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that recognizes the power of design in transforming the human experience.

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  • Why have an employee resource group?

    Why have an employee resource group?

    January 24, 2021

    By Wendy Culver | ERGs to get your people involved to make changes from the heart of your organization, rather than being imposed from the top down.

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  • A year of higher expectations

    A year of higher expectations

    January 03, 2021

    By Chad Clinehens | 2021 is looking to be a year of increasing freedom, control, and opportunity.

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  • Zweig Group adds Veronica Porter to ElevateHER™ team

    Zweig Group adds Veronica Porter to ElevateHER™ team

    December 29, 2020

    Zweig Group is proud to announce the addition of Veronica Porter, MBA, to the ElevateHER™ team as the new program coordinator. This is a new role added by Zweig Group to signify the growth of...

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  • Diversity drives innovation

    Diversity drives innovation

    November 08, 2020

    In an increasingly global marketplace, equity, diversity, inclusion, and engagement strategies will be integral to the success of your organization for the foreseeable future.

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  • Zweig Group completes director-level search for THW Design

    Zweig Group completes director-level search for THW Design

    November 04, 2020

    Zweig Group, a full-service AEC management advisory firm, recently completed a search for a director of finance for THW Design, an 80-person architecture and planning firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Zweig Group was able to...

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  • Driving success through feedback

    Driving success through feedback

    October 25, 2020

    Clients appreciate the opportunity to sit down, free from distraction, and candidly discuss what is going well and where there is room for improvement.

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  • Indispensable: Benjamin Cornelius

    Indispensable: Benjamin Cornelius

    September 27, 2020

    Partner at LERA Consulting Structural Engineers (New York, NY), a firm that has created innovative, yet constructible and economical structural designs since 1923.

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  • TZL podcast: Marcia Alvarado on her experience in the AEC industry

    TZL podcast: Marcia Alvarado on her experience in the AEC industry

    September 25, 2020

    Marcia Alvarado from TRC Worldwide Engineering discusses how she got into engineering, how her modeling career organically grew, and why diversity, equity, and inclusion are so important to her.

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  • Zweig Group and Workfolio Partner To Transform Project Pitches In The AEC Industry

    Zweig Group and Workfolio Partner To Transform Project Pitches In The AEC Industry

    September 17, 2020

    Zweig Group, a leading provider of advisory services, research, and education for the AEC industry, is pleased to announce a partnership with Workfolio, the innovative leader in professional visibility applications. With the increasing reliance on...

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  • Elevating the virtual experience

    Elevating the virtual experience

    September 13, 2020

    By Chad Clinehens | This is an opportunity to immerse your team in the best thought leadership and best practices in the AEC industry.

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  • Zweig Group announces free & premium registration options for Elevate AEC 2020

    Zweig Group announces free & premium registration options for Elevate AEC 2020

    September 11, 2020

    Zweig Group’s annual conference, Elevate AEC, has gone virtual and will kick off on September 30, 2020 with new offerings, registration options, and expanded networking and learning opportunities. The mission of Elevate AEC, to elevate...

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  • TZL podcast: Chad Clinehens on the Elevate AEC Virtual Experience

    TZL podcast: Chad Clinehens on the Elevate AEC Virtual Experience

    September 10, 2020 | chad clinehens pe

    Chad Clinehens, Zweig Group CEO, talks about planning the Elevate AEC Virtual Experience – one of the most engaging industry award celebrations and continuing education programs in the AEC industry.

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  • Turning overhead into revenue

    Turning overhead into revenue

    July 20, 2020

    Marketing has a role in building brands, developing strategies, winning work, and more – and the firms that invest heavily in marketing reap the rewards.

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  • Podcast:  How CX & EX create award winning firms with Chad Clinehens

    Podcast:  How CX & EX create award winning firms with Chad Clinehens

    June 18, 2020

    The Client Experience Podcast presents its 5th episode featuring Blake Godwin (Client Savvy), Steven Keith (CX Pilots), and Ryan Suydam (Client Savvy) along with Chad Clinehens, CEO, Zweig Group. In this episode, Chad joins in...

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  • Better together: Karen Jenkins

    Better together: Karen Jenkins

    May 25, 2020

    Co-founder and managing partner of Shear Structural (Chamblee, GA), a 100 percent women-owned and women-managed structural engineering firm.

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  • Evolve your view of ownership

    Evolve your view of ownership

    May 04, 2020

    By Chad Clinehens | Break out of the spreadsheet mentality and build an ownership team that drives value and performance long-term.

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  • Zweig Group expands Best Firms To Work For awards to include special COVID-19 insights for employers.

    Zweig Group expands Best Firms To Work For awards to include special COVID-19 insights for employers.

    April 27, 2020

    Zweig Group, a global leader in products and services to the AEC industry, announced an expanded research effort to help AEC firms gather and analyze valuable employee data. Because the COVID-19 crisis has significantly impacted...

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  • Update on professional liability insurance

    Update on professional liability insurance

    April 27, 2020

    Ten takeaways from the Ames & Gough survey of 15 leading insurance companies providing AEC professional liability insurance in the U.S.

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  • Focus on the positive – Now is your chance to focus on you

    Focus on the positive – Now is your chance to focus on you

    April 09, 2020

    AEC Leaders – Now is the perfect time to give yourself and the workings of your firm some needed attention. Our research shows and the stories confirm that many of you have been so busy...

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  • An open letter from your marketing staff

    An open letter from your marketing staff

    April 06, 2020

    For firm leadership, marketing may not always be top of mind. For your marketing staff, it is. Make sure they have a seat at the table.

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  • Recruitment & Retention Webinar

    Recruitment & Retention Webinar

    March 18, 2020

    WATCH HERE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Zweig Group's research shows that recruiting and retention are the #1 challenges AEC firms have faced in the last few years. With a shortage of design and construction professionals - at...

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  • Balance: Arthur Mabbett

    Balance: Arthur Mabbett

    March 09, 2020

    Chairman and CEO of Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (Bedford, MA), a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

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  • Simple client service

    Simple client service

    February 17, 2020

    Good client service is not complicated; it’s just not always easy to maintain. However the benefits we reap are well worth the effort.

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  • Show your value

    Show your value

    February 03, 2020

    Don’t be afraid to charge what you’re worth. You want clients who value your relationship and appreciate your talent.

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  • PM data dive

    PM data dive

    January 06, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Women PMs are hungry for leadership and management training, and want their firms to do more in that regard.

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  • Leveraging experience: Chad Surprenant

    Leveraging experience: Chad Surprenant

    December 30, 2019

    CEO of ISG (Mankato, MN), a multi-disciplinary design and engineering firm that has growth in its DNA.

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  • Lessons learned

    Lessons learned

    November 11, 2019

    Trust your judgement, speak up, and keep learning. Your efforts will pay dividends down the road.

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  • Long-term results

    Long-term results

    November 11, 2019

    By Chad Clinehens | Use these tips to achieve long-term results in a short-term world.

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  • Driven to do good: Steve Baldridge

    Driven to do good: Steve Baldridge

    September 16, 2019

    President of Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering, a full-service structural engineering and forensic consulting firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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  • Building your people (Part 2)

    Building your people (Part 2)

    July 15, 2019

    Do you want to survive the next year, the next recession, and the ongoing reset of the workplace, the marketplace, and the recruiting space?

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  • Transparent intentions: Allen Roth

    Transparent intentions: Allen Roth

    July 15, 2019

    President of JBCI, a small, but venerable, repair and restoration firm based in Philadelphia.

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  • Zero percent turnover (sometimes)

    Zero percent turnover (sometimes)

    April 29, 2019

    If you want to run a successful firm, there are employees you just have to keep. But in other instances, turnover can be a good thing.

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  • Leading vs. driving

    Leading vs. driving

    April 29, 2019

    “This was the fourth or fifth time since 1997 that Zweig Group has done one of these events coupled with a racing school. They always get me thinking.”

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  • Land of 10,000 lakes: Jon Chiglo

    Land of 10,000 lakes: Jon Chiglo

    April 29, 2019

    When the veteran transportation engineer changed lanes from the public sector to a private firm, he used his blinker and stepped on the gas.

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  • Trusted stakeholder: Stuart A. Markussen

    Trusted stakeholder: Stuart A. Markussen

    April 08, 2019

    President and CEO of RLG Consulting Engineers (Best Firm Structural #13 for 2018), a Dallas-based firm in business for 65 years.

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  • Real perceptions

    Real perceptions

    February 18, 2019

    Your clients have definite ideas about what your firm is and isn’t, but if you don’t take the time to ask, you’ll never know what they’re thinking. Perception is reality. Do you know how clients...

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  • Zweig Group hires Marci Thompson as Chief Learning Officer; Expands into Washington, D.C. area

    Zweig Group hires Marci Thompson as Chief Learning Officer; Expands into Washington, D.C. area

    January 30, 2019

    Marci D. ThompsonChief Learning Officermthompson@zweiggroup.com800.466.6275 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (January 30, 2019) – Zweig Group, a global leader in products and services for the AEC industry, announced today that Marci Thompson has joined the firm as chief...

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  • Good choice: Matt Hoying (part 2)

    Good choice: Matt Hoying (part 2)

    January 21, 2019

    President, Choice One Engineering Corp. (Best Firm Civil #2 for 2018), a 45-person firm based in Dayton, Ohio. By Richard Massey Managing Editor “Work-life balance is a phrase thrown around a lot, but we believe...

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  • NEW product for the AEC Industry provides interactive research on compensation amounts for hundreds of job titles, regions, and demographic characteristics.

    NEW product for the AEC Industry provides interactive research on compensation amounts for hundreds of job titles, regions, and demographic characteristics.

    January 16, 2019

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (January 16, 2019) –Zweig Group is excited to introduce its newest product, the revolutionary Total Compensation Tool. Zweig Group’s legacy product, the Salary Surveys have been an industry standard, providing data on engineering...

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  • Conference call: Gregory J. DeMarco

    Conference call: Gregory J. DeMarco

    December 17, 2018

    Founder of The Rock Brook Consulting Group, PA (Best Firm Multi-discipline #58 for 2018), a 48-person firm based in Monroe Township, NJ. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent “We are always looking to improve our benefits,” DeMarco...

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  • Conference call: Jill Wells Heath

    Conference call: Jill Wells Heath

    December 10, 2018

    President and CEO of CALYX Engineers + Consultants (Hot Firm #26 for 2018), a 224-person firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent As president and CEO of CALYX, recently acquired by NV5,...

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  • Here they come!

    Here they come!

    November 05, 2018

    Approximately 10,000 baby boomers will retire every day over the next decade. By 2030, millennials will comprise three-quarters of the U.S. workforce. A common blood sport at leadership team meetings these days begins with, “WHAT...

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  • Zweig Group M&A: The Shu fits

    Zweig Group M&A: The Shu fits

    November 01, 2018

    Upstate New York firms Shumaker and Woidt combine forces Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, D.P.C., based in Binghamton, New York, recently announced the union of its firm with Woidt Engineering and Consulting, a premier...

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  • An elevated experience

    An elevated experience

    October 15, 2018

    Everything feels different. Three weeks after the 2018 Hot Firm & A/E Industry Awards Conference in Dallas, our team is still on a high. Fueled by positive feedback, a wealth of exciting ideas for Las...

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  • WGI Announces Transformative Leader and Industry Veteran Gregory Sauter, PE Joins Firm as President

    WGI Announces Transformative Leader and Industry Veteran Gregory Sauter, PE Joins Firm as President

    September 26, 2018

    West Palm Beach, FL – David Wantman, PE proudly announces that he will be sharing the leadership of WGI with newly hired president, Gregory Sauter, PE and that he will step fully into the role...

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  • MSCE, PE, AIA? Not always

    MSCE, PE, AIA? Not always

    August 06, 2018

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | AEC credentials are necessary for the work of designing and building, but that’s not the case regarding firm management and ownership.

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  • Five good reasons

    Five good reasons

    July 30, 2018

    Come to the 2018 Hot Firm + A/E Industry Awards Conference in Dallas this September 20-21, and bring your colleagues with you! People are understandably reluctant to leave the office and their clients to attend...

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  • Boilerplate a la carte

    Boilerplate a la carte

    June 11, 2018

    Marketing text has to be what the project owner needs to see. If you can standardize to accommodate an array of proposal types, great. If not, develop new recipes. Standardizing marketing text seems like a...

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  • Destination education

    May 07, 2018

    Zweig Group offers plenty of opportunities for education and training, but among the crown jewels are The Principals Academy and CEO Roundtable. If you work in the AEC industry, it almost goes without saying that...

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  • DAVIS Construction’s New Website Sets the Standard in the Construction Industry, Wins First Place in Zweig Group’s Marketing Excellence Website Awards

    DAVIS Construction’s New Website Sets the Standard in the Construction Industry, Wins First Place in Zweig Group’s Marketing Excellence Website Awards

    May 01, 2018

    Davis Construction (Rockville, MD), a 400-person general contracting construction firm, won first place in the Website category of Zweig Group’s 2017 Marketing Excellence Awards. Davis Construction launched a completely new website early in 2016. Stepping...

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  • A competitive advantage

    March 19, 2018

    Evaluate where you are, how you can improve, rank yourself and your team, and then work through every way you want to perform better. Between wrapping up business and preparing for family time most of...

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  • Go West, Young...Man?

    Go West, Young...Man?

    February 19, 2018

    Will Swearingen Director of Research Zweig Group recently released the 2018 Salary Survey of Engineering Firms. This survey is published as three different regional collections: Northeast and South Atlantic, Central, and Mountain Pacific. Go West,...

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  • Do you have a successor?

    December 18, 2017

    Passing on years of experience to those who will rise behind us is the epitome of leadership. One of the most important things leaders can do is create more leaders. Yet, too few leaders take...

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  • Emotions in business

    November 27, 2017

    It’s not about what emotions we experience, but how we harness and direct our emotions that will impact our success or failure. In the AEC industry, each constituent group has a stereotypical emotional profile. Engineers...

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  • Core values

    October 02, 2017

    Company culture is about much more than the fun you have, the events you sponsor, time off, and cushy health benefits. Our personal core values are developed from an early age. For me, they were...

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  • Conference call: Mick Gronewold

    September 18, 2017

    Mick Gronewold, Principal, Fehr Graham Principal at Fehr Graham (Hot Firm #72 for 2016), a 170-person engineering and environmental firm based in Rockford, Illinois. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent “If you ain’t falling down, you aren’t...

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  • Business development

    September 18, 2017

    Your next generation of business builders has arrived. Have you shown them the way forward with a comprehensive set of goals and expectations? What are the career paths in your firm? The next generation wants...

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  • Lessons I have recently learned

    September 11, 2017

    It’s always good to periodically take stock and ask yourself what you have recently learned. My experience – if you don’t do this – is that you are bound to repeat the same mistakes. And...

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  • Jacob Gonzalez, PE Joins WGI’s Carl Walker Division in Texas

    July 31, 2017

    (HOUSTON, TX – July 28, 2017) WGI is pleased to announce that Jacob Gonzalez, PE joined the firm’s Parking Solutions Division in its new partner, Carl Walker, a division of WGI. Jacob, as Vice President-Parking...

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  • In-house assets

    July 24, 2017

    Employees can help attract, recruit, and retain great talent in a tight labor market, so look to them as an augment for HR. A steady stream of job postings for engineers, architects, and construction workers...

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  • Another brick in the (marketing) wall

    July 10, 2017

    Clients want to learn about your firm’s capabilities, resources, and experience, but only as it relates to them and their projects. One of the best-known songs in the Pink Floyd catalogue includes a voiceover that...

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  • Project vs. firm project experience

    June 19, 2017

    What can you use in a proposal? As it turns out, if you are careful with how you include the information, quite a bit. I was recently asked about including a person’s experience with a...

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  • Essential mentoring

    June 19, 2017

    One of the best things we can do as leaders is create more leaders, but to be effective, the effort must be deliberate. It’s a rare organization that succeeds without a solid succession plan identifying...

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  • DAVIS Construction's new website sets the standard in the construction industry, wins FIRST PLACE in Zweig Group's Marketing Excellence Website Award

    DAVIS Construction's new website sets the standard in the construction industry, wins FIRST PLACE in Zweig Group's Marketing Excellence Website Award

    June 08, 2017

    Davis Construction (Rockville, MD), a 400-person general contracting construction firm, won first place in the Website category of Zweig Group’s 2017 Marketing Excellence Awards. Davis Construction launched a completely new website early in 2016. Stepping...

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  • Flat lining

    June 05, 2017

    A/E firms with sound risk management may benefit most from a competitive professional liability market, and should take the opportunity to increase coverage. Design firms that practice sound risk management, have good loss experience, and...

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  • From Madrid to Istanbul

    March 20, 2017

    Hill International cut its teeth on international public-private partnerships in Spain, and is now using that experience to excel in Turkey. By Richard Massey Managing Editor As the massive healthcare buildout in Turkey continues, Hill...

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  • Zweig Media: TZL Exclusive Tracey Eaves Zweig Group Valuation Expert

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    February 09, 2017

    In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, Randy talks to Tracey Eaves, Zweig Group’s valuation expert. Tracey introduces herself by talking about her background, her valuation experience, and why it’s important to hire a...

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  • The importance of failure

    January 02, 2017

    The winning percentage in the A/E industry is not that good, so it’s vital that you learn how to take a punch and get back up to fight again! You’ve probably heard the quotes about...

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  • Be a better PM

    November 28, 2016

    A command of soft skills is essential to delivering a project that’s on time, on budget, and with no surprises. If you’re in the business of infrastructure and you manage projects, staff, or both, you...

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  • Served Best when Hot

    November 14, 2016

    The annual Hot Firm and A/E Industry Awards Conference in Phoenix was a success, and it’s heading to Seattle for 2017. By Richard Massey Managing Editor The 2017 annual Hot Firm and A/E Industry Awards...

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  • Sweet summer of 2016

    September 26, 2016

    Did your interns live the dream? If so, great, but if not, it might be time to retool your program by taking these six simple steps. As a communications major with an interest in broadcast...

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  • Things usually go as expected

    December 21, 2015

    In work and in life, our past experiences, relationships, and the information we consume contribute to our outcomes. You know – in life, or in business – things pretty much happen as you expect them...

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  • Bill Murphey joins Zweig Group as new director of education

    September 21, 2015

    Bill Murphey has joined Zweig Group as the new director of education. This new role will strategically expand Zweig Group’s seminars, webinars, and other forms of education. Additionally, Murphey brings experience that will aid Zweig...

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  • Bill Murphey joins Zweig Group as new director of education

    September 18, 2015

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Sept. 18, 2015) – Bill Murphey has joined Zweig Group as the new director of education. This new role will strategically expand Zweig Group’s seminars, webinars, and other forms of education. Additionally, Murphey...

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  • Marketing Excellence Awards: Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

    August 24, 2015

    Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (Nashville, TN), a 375-person engineering firm, is the fifth place winner in the Online Marketing category of Zweig Group’s 2015 Marketing Excellence Awards for its new website. SSR leadership wants to...

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  • Marketing Excellence Awards: TEECOM

    August 18, 2015

    TEECOM (Oakland, CA), a 50-person low-voltage engineering firm, is the first place winner in the Online Marketing category of Zweig Group’s 2015 Marketing Excellence Awards for its website redesign. In 2013 clients expressed that, based...

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  • Wold aquires Horty Elving: Healthcare Architects

    May 29, 2015

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (May 29, 2015) – Zweig Group successfully completed a strategic search for Wold Architects and Engineers (St. Paul, Minn.). Wold A&E is a 150-person industry leading service provider for public sector education and...

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  • Spotlight on Strategy - Brand Building: 'It's ours to lose'

    April 30, 2015

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  • Zweig Group announces Jamie Claire Kiser as new director of merger & acquisition services

    April 15, 2015

    Jamie Claire Kiser has been hired by Zweig Group as the new director of merger & acquisition services, a rapidly growing area of Zweig Group’s business. She is experienced in financial analysis, evaluating transactions, and...

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  • Search Savvy: Jobs postings are ads

    July 17, 2014

    And since they are, follow these eight tips to improve their effectiveness. What is a job posting? C’mon, think about it. It’s simply an advertisement. Aren’t you advertising an opening that you want to fill?...

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  • ZweigWhite Names Chad Clinehens as Executive Vice President

    February 21, 2013

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Feb. 19, 2013) – Business consulting firm ZweigWhite has hired Chad Clinehens as its Executive Vice President. Clinehens brings more than 15 years of consulting engineering and management experience to ZweigWhite, and he...

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  • Stephen C. Evans joins ZweigWhite as Director, Operations Consulting

    June 17, 2011

    Press Release: June 17, 2011 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (June 17, 2011) – ZweigWhite is proud to announce the addition of Stephen C. Evans, AIA, NCARB, as the firm’s new director, Operations Consulting. Evans is the current...

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  • AIA Approved eLearning Courses Have Practical Applications for both Aspiring and Experienced Project Managers.

    May 19, 2011

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2011 Press Contact: Christina Zweig (479) 582-5700 direct (800) 466-6275 corporate (479) 445-7564 mobile ZweigWhite, LLC P.O. Box 1528 Fayetteville, AR 72702-1528 christinaz@zweigwhite.com www.zweigwhite.com FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (May 19, 2011) –Two...

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  • Creating a Genuine Customer Experience

    January 16, 2006

    When it comes to keeping clients truly satisfied and coming back year after year for every service your firm provides, most A/E/P and environmental firms have a long way to go. Creating a genuine experience...

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  • Lessons on Leadership

    October 13, 2003

    Here I am...on a plane...once again. I’ve already read the Inc. Magazine I found in the magazine rack near the bathroom, the New England Motorcyclist’s Post that came in yesterday’s mail, and have started in...

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  • Hiring Consultants

    September 14, 1998

    Every A/E/P or environmental firm finds it necessary to hire outside consultants at some point. Whether it’s simply to get tax advice or to plot out a new course for a growing firm, it’s inevitable....

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  • Now this is training

    November 24, 1997

    A few of us just got back from “Racing to the Future ‘97,” a CEO get-together we sponsored in West Palm Beach, Florida. Let me tell you, it was a great experience. Having a dozen...

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