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  • June 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    June 2026 M&A Transactions in AEC

    June 18, 2026

    June 1 – ISG (Mankato, MN), an architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, acquired R.E. Warner & Associates (North Olmsted, OH), a multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm. The acquisition expands ISG’s technical expertise and presence in the Midwest. [More information]  June 1...

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  • Costly contract wording

    Costly contract wording

    April 12, 2026

    By Lauren Martin | A simple “time is of the essence” clause can transform routine schedule delays into costly legal and insurance risks.

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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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  • The Zweig Letter | January 5, 2026

    The Zweig Letter | January 5, 2026

    January 04, 2026

      AI in recruitingBy Daryl Simons Jr.Technology can enhance recruiting efficiency, but human connection, trust, and judgment will always define successful hiring. Choosing the right integration strategyBy Michael DiOrioModern AEC firms win by connecting specialized...

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  • Ignore relationships, invite claims

    Ignore relationships, invite claims

    January 04, 2026

    By Lauren Martin | Effective risk management in A/E firms starts with strong relationships, open dialogue, and engaging the right partners early.

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  • August M&A Transactions in AEC

    August M&A Transactions in AEC

    August 19, 2025

    August 1 – LJA Engineering (Houston, TX), an employee-owned engineering firm, acquired G&R Surveying (Austin, TX), a land and civil construction surveying services firm. [More information]  August 1 – HFA (Bentonville, AR), an architecture and...

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  • What young leaders want

    What young leaders want

    June 22, 2025 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | Zweig Group’s 2025 Rising Stars share what inspires purpose, loyalty, and change in the AEC workplace.

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  • Navigating the evolving standard of care

    Navigating the evolving standard of care

    March 30, 2025

    By Lauren Martin | The standard of care for architects and engineers is evolving as climate change, disasters, and emerging risks reshape industry expectations.

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  • Disagreeable agreements

    Disagreeable agreements

    February 09, 2025

    By Lauren Martin | Design firms need to be vigilant about clauses and language that have the potential to significantly expand their risk while undermining their insurance protection.

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  • Navigating confidentiality clauses

    Navigating confidentiality clauses

    November 17, 2024

    By Lauren Martin | AEC firms should carefully assess confidentiality clauses in contracts to avoid uninsured risks, especially amid growing cyber threats.

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  • Risks of deviating from standard contracts

    Risks of deviating from standard contracts

    October 20, 2024

    By Lauren Martin | Imprecise, incorrect contract language may leave AEC firms uninsured for professional liability exposures.

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  • Managing across generations

    Managing across generations

    October 13, 2024

    By Katherine Wilczek & Ceclia Martin-Smith | While it can be helpful to use generational trends to inform your management practices, it is most important to get to know your employees as individuals. 

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  • Protect against frivolous lawsuits

    Protect against frivolous lawsuits

    August 11, 2024

    By Lauren Martin | Including certificates of merit in contracts protects AEC firms and strengthens legal defenses against unsubstantiated claims.

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  • Contractual provisions and design ownership

    Contractual provisions and design ownership

    April 14, 2024

    By Lauren Martin | The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 granted architects copyright protection for their designs, but recent trends see ownership shifting.

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  • Mitigate risks by reporting

    Mitigate risks by reporting

    January 28, 2024

    By Lauren Martin | There has never been a downside to reporting circumstances to your professional liability insurance carrier, but there can be a huge downside for failing to report them.

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  • Defending against professional liability

    Defending against professional liability

    November 12, 2023

    By Lauren Martin | If you find yourself facing a lawsuit alleging malpractice, here’s what you need to look for when considering an expert witness.

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  • From blueprints to bottom line

    From blueprints to bottom line

    October 22, 2023 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen, Kevin Johns & Alexis Martin | Finding extra deductions or credits will serve you now and when the time comes to transfer ownership.

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  • Start off on the right foot

    Start off on the right foot

    September 24, 2023

    By Lauren Martin | Avoid confusion with your client (and with potential fact finders) by defining your role on the project from the very outset.

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  • The dangers of a prevailing party clause

    The dangers of a prevailing party clause

    August 27, 2023

    By Lauren Martin | These clauses represent a real and potentially significant exposure for AEC firms for which there’s no insurance protection.

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  • Cultivating a diverse pipeline

    Cultivating a diverse pipeline

    August 20, 2023

    By Wendi Shafran | Representation matters and cultivating a diverse pipeline of future leaders can establish a foundation for inclusive and equitable decision making.

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  • Communicating with your claims adjuster

    Communicating with your claims adjuster

    May 07, 2023

    By Lauren Martin | Productive dialogues between you and your claims adjuster can add insights, reduce stress, and facilitate better outcomes.

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  • M&A Activity Report for the week of 4/3/2023 – 4/9/2023

    M&A Activity Report for the week of 4/3/2023 – 4/9/2023

    April 10, 2023

    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...

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  • Beware third-party beneficiary clauses

    Beware third-party beneficiary clauses

    March 05, 2023

    By Lauren Martin | It’s important for design firms to understand the potential peril to all parties involved should there be a third-party beneficiary clause in any contract.

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  • A hurricane’s grim reminder for AEC firms

    A hurricane’s grim reminder for AEC firms

    January 08, 2023

    By Lauren Rhodes Martin | As natural disasters continue to increase in frequency and severity, so will the potential exposure to the design community.

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  • TZL Podcast: Colleen Martindale

    TZL Podcast: Colleen Martindale

    November 21, 2022 | Randy Wilburn

    In this episode, Colleen Martindale – the Senior Pre-Construction Director with McCarthy – discusses finding success in a historically male-dominated industry.

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  • Be wary of warranties

    Be wary of warranties

    November 13, 2022

    By Lauren Rhodes Martin | Besides placing an undue and inappropriate burden on architects and engineers, warranties are expressly excluded in their professional liability insurance policies.

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  • Get paid or get resolution

    Get paid or get resolution

    September 25, 2022

    By Lauren Rhodes Martin | Small, medium, or large, firms of every size should have a regular process in place for collection of their fees.

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  • Innovation is about more than technology

    Innovation is about more than technology

    August 14, 2022

    By Kraig Kern | Real innovation is about a shift in perspective to progress forward, not the latest gadget or software.

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  • Beware of the liquidated damages clause

    Beware of the liquidated damages clause

    July 10, 2022

    By Lauren Rhodes Martin | More owners (or their lawyers) have tried to insert these clauses into design contracts, and this should be a red flag for AEC firms.

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  • Cultivating balance: Shane McCormick

    Cultivating balance: Shane McCormick

    May 01, 2022

    By Liisa Andreassen | President of Martin/Martin (Denver, CO), a full-service civil and structural engineering and surveying firm founded in the 1940s.

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  • M&A Activity Report 2/14/2022 - 2/20/2022

    M&A Activity Report 2/14/2022 - 2/20/2022

    February 22, 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. -...

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  • Effective leadership

    Effective leadership

    April 25, 2021

    By Dave Martin | To be an effective leader, you have to be authentic, acknowledge what you don’t know, and be willing to make mistakes.

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  • M&A Activity Report (4.19.20-5.3.20)

    M&A Activity Report (4.19.20-5.3.20)

    May 04, 2020

    Niles Bolton Associates (Atlanta, GA) has acquired Dye Aviation Facilities Architecture (Atlanta, GA), a 40-year old design firm known for its expertise in aviation design spanning the continental United States, Hawaii, Caribbean, Middle East and...

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  • Leading with integrity: Paul DiDonato

    Leading with integrity: Paul DiDonato

    May 13, 2019

    CEO of ATI (Hot Firm #43 for 2018), a California firm rooted in philanthropy, and with a bright future on the horizon.

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  • Securing cyber security

    Securing cyber security

    May 28, 2018

    Find an expert with a proven track record, someone with real-world applications of industry knowledge who is a team player, not a lone wolf. Today’s business landscape requires organizations to be increasingly dependent on the...

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  • Family of four

    Family of four

    January 09, 2018

    Joining three other firms, ATI Architects + Engineers merges with the Planning Architecture Engineering Alliance. Working on the seller side of the deal, Zweig Group, a full-service AE consultancy based in Fayetteville, AR., represented California-based...

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  • Hill International Announces Changes to Executive Leadership

    June 02, 2017

    PHILADELPHIA – Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced the following changes to executive leadership, effective immediately. David L. Richter has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the company. During his...

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  • Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) Expands into Rocky Mountain Region through Denver’s Burkettdesign

    May 01, 2017

    Milwaukee-based Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA), a leading architecture and design firm that has more than 200 employees in three offices in Wisconsin and Iowa, today announced that it has expanded into the Rocky Mountain region...

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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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  • A Boston rebrand

    November 07, 2016

    Beantown’s tarnished redevelopment agency comes up with a new name, a new logo, and a new mission, but locals aren’t convinced it’ll do any good. By Richard Massey Managing Editor The Boston Redevelopment Authority may...

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  • Sonia A. Martinez named recipient of 2016 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award

    Sonia A. Martinez named recipient of 2016 Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award

    September 06, 2016

    Sonia A. Martinez, Chief Financial Officer of BCC Engineering, Inc. a Miami, Florida based engineering firm, is named as the 2016 recipient of Zweig Group’s Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award. When Martinez first joined...

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  • A bowl of clam chowder

    August 30, 2016

    When J. Peter Devereaux joined the Detroit-based firm in 1985, there were nine employees. Today, Harley Ellis Devereaux (Hot Firm #23 for 2016) has 324 employees and has undergone a series of evolutions. After working...

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  • Marketing Excellence Awards: New Employee Questionnaire

    September 29, 2015

    AC Martin Partners, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA), an 85-person architecture firm, is taking home fifth place in the Internal Marketing category of Zweig Group’s 2015 Marketing Excellence Awards for its New Employee Questionnaire. AC Martin...

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  • Marketing Excellence Awards: AC Martin

    August 20, 2015

    AC Martin (Los Angeles, CA), an 85-person architecture firm, is the fourth place winner in the Online Marketing category of Zweig Group’s 2015 Marketing Excellence Awards for its new website. The AC Martin team wanted...

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  • Zweig Group Announces 2015 Marketing Excellence Awards

    August 06, 2015

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (August 6, 2015) – Zweig Group’s Marketing Excellence Awards recognize outstanding and effective marketing in the architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting industry in five categories. Awards were judged by a panel of...

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