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  • Ownership is a mindset

    Ownership is a mindset

    May 24, 2026

    By Ying Liu | Ownership mindset starts before equity, with the clarity, trust, and responsibility people need to lead like owners.

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  • Smooth sailing?

    Smooth sailing?

    May 17, 2026 | Chad Coldiron

    By Chad Colidron | As firms grow, alignment, accountability, and execution become the difference between getting bigger and getting stronger.

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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 affordability gap

    The affordability gap

    April 26, 2026 | Chad Coldiron

    By Chad Coldiron | In today’s AEC market, retention isn’t just about culture – it’s about whether employees can afford to stay. 

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  • No hands raised

    No hands raised

    April 05, 2026 | Chris Catton

    By Chris Catton | Recruiting is the AEC industry’s biggest challenge, yet most firms still operate without a real recruiting plan.

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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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  • The most beautiful play in baseball (and business)

    The most beautiful play in baseball (and business)

    March 22, 2026 | Chad Coldiron

    By Chad Coldiron | Like a perfect double play, high-performing AEC firms rely on preparation, trust, and flawless handoffs long before pressure arrives.

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  • Uncertain indicators, compounding risk

    Uncertain indicators, compounding risk

    March 08, 2026 | Stuart McLendon

    By Stuart McLendon | When economic data grows less reliable, long-term AEC planning becomes a far riskier bet.

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  • More pay – and pizza

    More pay – and pizza

    March 01, 2026 | Daryl Simons Jr

    By Daryl Simons Jr. | If your retention strategy relies on appreciation events instead of competitive pay, you are already losing talent.

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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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  • The engagement crisis you can’t ignore

    The engagement crisis you can’t ignore

    February 08, 2026 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | AEC firms that fail to invest in young professionals today will struggle to find leaders tomorrow.

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  • What actually improves PM performance (and what doesn’t)

    What actually improves PM performance (and what doesn’t)

    February 08, 2026 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Better project management isn’t about new systems, it’s about disciplined leadership, clear decisions, and relentless execution of fundamentals.

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  • What it really means to be a principal

    What it really means to be a principal

    February 01, 2026 | chad clinehens pe

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

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  • How to make smarter compensation decisions

    How to make smarter compensation decisions

    January 25, 2026 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Outdated pay benchmarks are quietly undermining retention and credibility in today’s AEC compensation decisions.

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  • If your firm isn’t performing, look at the design

    If your firm isn’t performing, look at the design

    January 18, 2026 | Tom Godin

    By Tom Godin | Performance problems in AEC firms are rarely effort issues; they’re organizational design failures leaders must own and intentionally fix.

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  • Raising the bar as a new manager

    Raising the bar as a new manager

    January 11, 2026 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Focus on these things to be more effective when it comes to raising standards for performance.

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  • The new rules of growth

    The new rules of growth

    December 14, 2025 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | A new era of AEC growth is emerging, driven by value creation and strategic expansion.

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  • Leadership by the numbers

    Leadership by the numbers

    November 30, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | A closer look at the structures, risks, and rewards shaping leadership in today’s AEC industry.

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  • A new chapter for The Zweig Letter

    A new chapter for The Zweig Letter

    November 30, 2025 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | The Zweig Letter is moving forward, shifting to more dynamic digital formats that better serve AEC leaders.

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  • The embodied enterprise

    The embodied enterprise

    November 16, 2025 | Tom Godin

    By Tom Godin | When the mind and body of a business move together, worry fades and real performance begins.

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  • The snap judgement

    The snap judgement

    November 09, 2025 | Daryl Simons Jr

    By Daryl Simons Jr. | Rethinking first impressions creates fairer decisions, stronger relationships, and lasting benefits for candidates and firms.

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  • Zooming in

    Zooming in

    November 02, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | A closer look reveals hiring and retention pressures demanding smarter, people-focused strategies.

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  • Marketing that moves the needle

    Marketing that moves the needle

    October 12, 2025 | Mailena Urso

    By Mailena Urso | This year’s winners prove marketing done right delivers higher margins and stronger growth.

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  • Afterburners on

    Afterburners on

    October 05, 2025 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | Record-breaking performance, bold innovation, and a new generation of leaders are redefining what’s possible in AEC.

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  • The new rules of talent

    The new rules of talent

    September 02, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | The latest recruitment and retention data reveals shifting expectations, transparency, and tools reshaping AEC firms’ talent strategies.

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  • The power of showing up

    The power of showing up

    August 24, 2025 | Shirley Che

    By Shirley Che | From fees to client care, lessons learned from a season of conferences highlight growth, adaptability, and connection.

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  • Using LinkedIn for marketing purposes

    Using LinkedIn for marketing purposes

    August 10, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | LinkedIn is just one tool in your marketing arsenal, but it can be powerful when used consistently and strategically.

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  • Inside the latest compensation trends

    Inside the latest compensation trends

    August 05, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | The 2025 Mid-Year Compensation Update highlights key salary shifts and industry trends shaping AEC firm strategy.

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  • Ready to sell? Start here

    Ready to sell? Start here

    July 27, 2025 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | Selling your firm requires early, intentional prep to maximize valuation, avoid risks, and ensure successful transition.

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  • Various thoughts on AEC marketing

    Various thoughts on AEC marketing

    July 27, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Most AEC firms play it safe with bland marketing, but bold, consistent outreach is what actually drives results.

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  • Understanding the fractional CFO

    Understanding the fractional CFO

    July 13, 2025 | Dathan Gaskill

    By Dathan Gaskill | Fractional CFOs offer flexible, expert financial guidance to help AEC firms grow, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.

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  • The profit behind the percent

    The profit behind the percent

    July 06, 2025 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | Firms that are truly boosting profitability aren’t just raising rates; they’re reengineering how they charge.

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  • The start of celebration

    The start of celebration

    June 22, 2025 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | Honoring the firms building the future of AEC through culture, creativity, innovation, and smart growth.

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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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  • Relentless marketing

    Relentless marketing

    June 08, 2025 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Success comes from bold, consistent marketing efforts that push visibility, build trust, and attract high-quality clients.

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  • Where to find Zweig Group this summer

    Where to find Zweig Group this summer

    May 18, 2025 | Mailena Urso

    By Mailena Urso | The Zweig Group team is hitting the road to share fresh insights on how AEC firms can stay ahead.

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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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  • Growing pains

    Growing pains

    April 06, 2025 | Jeremy Clarke

    By Jeremy Clarke | The key to embracing growth without giving up what made your firm great in the first place.

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  • A shared vision for elevating AEC

    A shared vision for elevating AEC

    March 30, 2025 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens & Steve Hake | A bold vision of delivering business solutions through an expanded collective of resources and expertise.

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  • AEC valuations remain strong

    AEC valuations remain strong

    March 16, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | The latest data reveals rising firm values, stable key metrics, and the impact of market forces on AEC valuations.

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  • Growth without growing pains

    Growth without growing pains

    January 26, 2025 | Chad Coldiron

    By Chad Coldiron, Casey Shea & Stefanie Richter | High-performing firms that embrace technology solutions are seeing transformative results across their operations.

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  • Is remote work here to stay?

    Is remote work here to stay?

    January 19, 2025 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | AEC firms remain largely committed to flexible options that benefit both firms and their employees.

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  • Compensation trends in AEC

    Compensation trends in AEC

    January 12, 2025 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Salary data reveals evolving compensation trends, including regional, role-specific, and growth-driven salary differences.

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  • The critical middle

    The critical middle

    January 05, 2025 | Tom Godin

    By Tom Godin | Evaluating team dynamics is crucial for transforming organizational strategy into measurable results.

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  • Smooth transition? Think again!

    Smooth transition? Think again!

    December 29, 2024 | Ezequiel Tovar

    By Ezequiel Tovar | The decisions you make today will have monumental impacts on your next generation of owners tomorrow.

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  • Building better teams

    Building better teams

    December 08, 2024 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Managers who build trust empower employees to be more receptive to feedback and more motivated to improve.

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  • A future beyond boundaries

    A future beyond boundaries

    December 01, 2024 | Kristin Kautz CPSM

    By Kristin Kautz | AI adoption empowers firms to unleash their human potential to solve problems that matter.

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  • Undercover boss

    Undercover boss

    November 17, 2024 | Ezequiel Tovar

    By Ezequiel Tovar | Engaging with employees at all levels fosters respect, uncovers issues, and strengthens company culture.

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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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  • The power of job costing

    The power of job costing

    November 10, 2024

    By Stuart McLendon | This process improves team coherence and speed in addition to enhancing revenue per man-hour.

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  • Shaping the future

    Shaping the future

    November 10, 2024 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | The 2024 Rising Stars shed light on how the next generation of AEC professionals is driving innovation and strengthening firm culture in a rapidly changing environment.

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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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  • A September to remember

    A September to remember

    October 13, 2024 | Chad Coldiron

    By Chad Coldiron | Takeaways from Zweig Group’s 2024 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala.

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  • Are you paying enough?

    Are you paying enough?

    October 06, 2024 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | Compensation trends reveal critical strategies to boost employee retention and satisfaction.

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  • Future-proofing leadership

    Future-proofing leadership

    September 29, 2024 | Kristin Kautz CPSM

    By Kristin Kautz | Six skills to succeed for the next five years in an AI-driven world.

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  • More marketing involvement

    More marketing involvement

    September 22, 2024 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | AEC firms that restrict their marketing leader’s role greatly impact their success and that of the company.

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  • The rise of outsourcing

    The rise of outsourcing

    September 15, 2024 | Travis White

    By Travis White | The rise of nearshoring can reduce costs, address talent shortages, and enhance growth opportunities for AEC firms.

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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 in action

    Zweig Group in action

    September 08, 2024 | Mailena Urso

    By Mailena Urso | Zweig Group experts will present on mergers and acquisitions, AI, compensation, and recruiting and retention at key AEC industry conferences this fall.

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  • Policy and benefit trends

    Policy and benefit trends

    August 25, 2024 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | The latest data highlights key trends in AEC policies, emphasizing pay, remote work, and transparency for growth.

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  • 2024 Best Firms To Work For insights

    2024 Best Firms To Work For insights

    July 28, 2024 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | The Best Firms To Work For survey provides a comprehensive view of the organizational climate across the industry, highlighting achievements and areas for growth.

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  • Navigating new waters

    Navigating new waters

    July 14, 2024

    By Stuart McLendon | The professional labor gap is an opportunity to rethink, reshape, and revitalize how we work.

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  • The tide that lifts all boats

    The tide that lifts all boats

    June 16, 2024

    By Lauren Aguilar, Ph.D. | How to make all employees feel safer at work and more willing to build authentic connections.

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  • Fee and billing trends

    Fee and billing trends

    June 02, 2024 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | The latest data reveals increased billing rates, improved chargeability, and refined collections processes in AEC.

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  • Flash over substance

    Flash over substance

    May 19, 2024 | Jeremy Clarke

    By Jeremy Clarke | Focus your firm’s retention strategy on offering meaningful benefits that are in alignment with core human needs.

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  • AEC firm leadership insights

    AEC firm leadership insights

    May 05, 2024 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | Explore the latest data on compensation, perks, and key challenges shaping the industry’s ownership landscape.

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  • Building your own GPT

    Building your own GPT

    April 28, 2024 | Kristin Kautz CPSM

    By Kristin Kautz | AI assistants empower personalized and effective support that will save time and money, and enhance creativity and quality.

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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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  • From the Zweig Group roundtable

    From the Zweig Group roundtable

    April 07, 2024 | Luke Carothers

    By Luke Carothers | AEC industry experts shed light on key topics for firm leaders, from employee compensation, career growth, and AI integration.

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  • Key valuation insights

    Key valuation insights

    March 31, 2024 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | The 2024 Valuation Report highlights strong AEC industry performance and essential metrics for firm leaders.

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  • Zweig Group releases 2024 Principals, Partners & Owners Report of AEC Firms

    Zweig Group releases 2024 Principals, Partners & Owners Report of AEC Firms

    March 29, 2024

    Zweig Group announces the release of its 2024 Principals, Partners & Owners Report of AEC Firms. This comprehensive report contains information on the ownership agreements, responsibilities, compensation, billing rates, chargeability, work habits, and challenges of AEC firm...

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  • Change management

    Change management

    March 24, 2024 | Travis White

    By Travis White | You must attach the right structure, systems, and incentives in order to shift employee mindset.

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  • Go big or go home

    Go big or go home

    March 24, 2024 | Kristin Kautz CPSM

    By Kristin Kautz | In the rapidly evolving universe of AI, firms willing to “go big” will be at the forefront of transformation – with all of the risk and reward that implies.

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  • Entrepreneurial marketing

    Entrepreneurial marketing

    March 24, 2024 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Entrepreneurial firm owners understand that marketing is an off-balance sheet long-term investment in the firm’s future.

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  • Capital allocation 101

    Capital allocation 101

    March 17, 2024 | Ezequiel Tovar

    By Ezequiel Tovar | In turbulent times, strategic capital allocation is crucial for firm survival.

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  • The great talent vanishing act

    The great talent vanishing act

    March 10, 2024

    By Stuart McLendon | Facing a talent shortage exacerbated by baby boomers’ exodus from the workforce, AEC firms must innovate to succeed.

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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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  • An evolving landscape

    An evolving landscape

    February 11, 2024 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | What it means to be an entrepreneur and run a smaller AEC firm in today’s competitive environment.

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  • Your new coworker

    Your new coworker

    February 11, 2024 | Kristin Kautz CPSM

    By Kristin Kautz | AI needs effective onboarding and subsequent guidance, patience, and education in order for it to become a productive and valued “employee.”

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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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  • Tech trends transforming AEC

    Tech trends transforming AEC

    January 07, 2024 | Keith Sequeira

    By Keith Sequeira | Those who, adapt, organize and pioneer new workflows will excel in this new era of possibilities.

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  • The year ahead

    The year ahead

    January 07, 2024 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | What owners and managers of AEC firms should be thinking about and doing as we plow headfirst into 2024.

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  • An insider look at the CSO

    An insider look at the CSO

    November 26, 2023 | ying liu leed ap bd c

    By Ying Liu | Insight into the unique challenges and opportunities often faced by CSOs in the AEC industry.

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  • AI’s impact on AEC marketing

    AI’s impact on AEC marketing

    November 12, 2023 | Kristin Kautz

    By Kristin Kautz | AI is becoming a crucial component in reshaping the AEC industry, especially in the realm of marketing.

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  • Embracing DEI

    Embracing DEI

    October 29, 2023 | Shirley Che

    By Shirley Che | A spotlight on progress and valuable resources for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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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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  • Open-book management

    Open-book management

    October 22, 2023 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Open-book management is about sharing financial performance data with employees to foster trust, educate, and improve the firm’s overall performance.

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  • Forest and trees of compensation

    Forest and trees of compensation

    September 24, 2023 | Jeremy Clarke

    By Jeremy Clarke | Use these four common sense pillars to build your firm’s compensation strategy.

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  • Building the culture you want in your firm

    Building the culture you want in your firm

    August 27, 2023 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | These are the practical implications of defining the culture you want and then making that a reality.

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  • Better benefits for retention

    Better benefits for retention

    August 20, 2023 | Sara Parkman

    By Sara Parkman | Competitive employee benefits play a critical role in addressing recruiting and retention challenges in AEC.

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  • Buyers want to know!

    Buyers want to know!

    August 13, 2023 | Sara Karstetter

    By Sara Karstetter | There are several questions a seller needs to be able to answer beyond just the financials.

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  • Benefits of focusing on growth

    Benefits of focusing on growth

    August 06, 2023 | Travis White

    By Travis White | The benefits that come with being a growth-focused firm far outweigh the risks.

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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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  • Does your organization need a chart?

    Does your organization need a chart?

    June 25, 2023 | Tom Godin

    By Tom Godin | An org chart can be an invaluable tool for your business because it provides clarity and communicate roles.

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  • What’s your next big thing?

    What’s your next big thing?

    June 18, 2023 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Every entrepreneurial company should have some big, game-changing things it is working on.

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  • Industry financial performance

    Industry financial performance

    May 21, 2023 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | How does your firm’s financial performance stack up against the rest of the AEC industry?

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  • The state of AI in AEC

    The state of AI in AEC

    May 14, 2023 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | Firms that take the time to learn and adapt to AI could gain a competitive advantage over those that are slower to adopt.

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  • Why your firm needs a CFO

    Why your firm needs a CFO

    April 30, 2023 | Dathan Gaskill

    By Dathan Gaskill | A chief financial officer provides critical financial leadership, insight, and guidance to your firm.

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  • Industry valuation trends

    Industry valuation trends

    March 26, 2023 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | How valuable is your firm compared to others in the industry?

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  • An M&A year in review

    An M&A year in review

    February 26, 2023 | Adrian de la Garza

    By Adrian De la Garza | In 2022, mergers and acquisitions continued to flourish as a growth strategy throughout the AEC industry.

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  • A study of voluntary turnover

    A study of voluntary turnover

    February 26, 2023

    By Johnny Smith | What characteristics of a job, firm, and industry act as predictors of voluntary turnover?

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  • AI wrote part of this article

    AI wrote part of this article

    February 05, 2023 | Phil Keil

    By Phil Keil | It’s time to start building a strategy for how you will compete and stay relevant in this rapidly evolving environment.

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  • Salaries on the rise

    Salaries on the rise

    January 22, 2023 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | Salary increases were higher than expected in 2022 and AEC workforce demographics continue to shift.

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  • What is project leadership?

    What is project leadership?

    December 18, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | Successful PMs use their skills to leverage tools, motivate actions, and accomplish objectives, which is the essence of leadership.

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  • Questions that need to be answered

    Questions that need to be answered

    December 18, 2022 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | None of these questions may seem profound, but they all merit asking and honestly answering.

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  • The story and the science

    The story and the science

    December 11, 2022 | Tom Godin

    By Tom Godin | What stories is your firm telling, and, more importantly, how are they being received?

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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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  • What increases value

    What increases value

    November 27, 2022 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Many of these things will increase the value of your ownership in an external, or even internal, transition.

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  • AEC workforce of the future

    AEC workforce of the future

    November 13, 2022 | Christina Zweig Niehues

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | This group will require more flexibility, autonomy, and learning opportunities in order to stay engaged and motivated. 

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  • The accidental business owner

    The accidental business owner

    October 23, 2022 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | This is a reality in our industry and knowing the typical issues faced by these people can be helpful to working with them.

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  • The project business plan

    The project business plan

    October 14, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | Committing to this will make your firm safer, more resistant to adversity, and change cashflow and profit for the better.

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  • The great timesheet dilemma

    The great timesheet dilemma

    September 18, 2022 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Most firms in this business still struggle to get their people to do their timesheets and turn them in – but there could be a simpler way.

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  • A polished M&A team

    A polished M&A team

    September 11, 2022 | Andy Chavez

    By Andy Chavez | Some of the best practices that the most experienced buyers in our industry employ to get deals across the finish line.

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  • Strategy 101

    Strategy 101

    August 14, 2022 | Phil Keil

    By Phil Keil | Strategic planning is an incredibly deep and nuanced practice that every firm needs to consider.

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  • Standout marketing

    Standout marketing

    July 31, 2022 | Christina Zweig Niehues

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Zweig Group’s 2022 Marketing Excellence Award Winners have created some outstanding marketing campaigns, displaying incredible imagination and creativity.

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  • Celebrate good times

    Celebrate good times

    July 31, 2022 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Best Firms To Work For and Hot Firms continue to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive industry.

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  • Words have power

    Words have power

    July 24, 2022 | Christina Zweig Niehues

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | The words you use have the power to influence your audience: choose them carefully.

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  • AEC marketing best practices

    AEC marketing best practices

    June 19, 2022 | Lindsay Young CPSM

    By Lindsay Young | Best practices for AEC firms will continue to evolve, but firms that take steps to innovate will be the ones that succeed.

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  • Things are changing – quickly!

    Things are changing – quickly!

    May 22, 2022 | Christina Zweig Niehues

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | The rapidly changing economic conditions we’re experiencing are putting salary pressure on AEC firms.

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  • The communication quarterback

    The communication quarterback

    May 22, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | Calling the ideal plays will only work for you if your team understands the role that they each play in executing.

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  • Plan with a pencil

    Plan with a pencil

    May 15, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | Write your project goals in ink and your plan in pencil, because you’ll likely need to make some changes and adapt your plan as your project unfolds.

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  • Conversion van

    Conversion van

    May 01, 2022 | Stephanie Warino

    By Stephanie Warino | Improve your win rate by listening to what your clients say they want, instead of pushing the services you want to sell the most.

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  • The mad dash to add overhead staff

    The mad dash to add overhead staff

    April 24, 2022 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | It’s time to take a good hard look at what everyone in your business is doing for you.

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  • Purpose driven leadership

    Purpose driven leadership

    April 17, 2022 | Phil Keil

    By Phil Keil | Firms with purpose driven leadership have tangible benefits and more successful outcomes.

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  • Get more aggressive with your recruiting

    Get more aggressive with your recruiting

    April 10, 2022 | Mark C Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | Just like any professional sports team, your firm is made or broken based on how effective you are at recruiting talent.

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  • Evolution of an award

    Evolution of an award

    March 13, 2022 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | One of Zweig Group’s landmark awards has evolved into a powerful tool that couples celebration with data-driven change.

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  • What a seller should be thinking about

    What a seller should be thinking about

    February 20, 2022 | John Bray

    By John Bray | There are a few things you should consider as you expect to receive an offer for your company from a prospective buyer.

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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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  • Finding the right fit

    Finding the right fit

    February 13, 2022 | justin smith se pe mba

    By Justin Smith | Training is an investment with big payoffs, so do your research when determining the best fit for your firm.

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  • Risk management strategy

    Risk management strategy

    January 30, 2022 | Dathan Gaskill

    By Dathan Gaskill | Our industry hasn’t done a great job of managing risk comprehensively or systematically. There’s a better way.

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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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  • In two years’ time

    In two years’ time

    January 09, 2022 | Stephanie Warino

    By Stephanie Warino | How employees answer a question about where they see themselves in two years, and what their responses really mean.

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  • Focus on these things in 2022

    Focus on these things in 2022

    January 09, 2022 | Mark C. Zweig

    By Mark Zweig | In the new year, remember that we're responsible for creating our own luck. You can start by focusing on these five things.  

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  • Best time to be in AEC

    Best time to be in AEC

    December 12, 2021 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | Optimism among AEC firms is high as we look ahead to 2022 and beyond.

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  • Keep communicating

    Keep communicating

    November 28, 2021 | Kyle Ahern

    By Kyle Ahern | Each firm needs to find its own balance of open, consistent communication without being bothersome to employees.

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  • Get the “Best Firms” advantage

    Get the “Best Firms” advantage

    November 14, 2021 | Stephanie Warino

    ByStephanie Warino | Examining the top 10 differences between leading and average Best Firms To Work For.

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  • A bridge to innovation

    A bridge to innovation

    October 24, 2021 | Phil Keil

    By Phil Keil | There is a bridge to opportunity that can lead us to a landscape where the change we seek is possible.

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  • Technology basics

    Technology basics

    October 17, 2021

    By Tom Godin | These fundamentals are an important part of your firm’s healthy diet.

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  • Employee sentiment soars in 2021

    Employee sentiment soars in 2021

    October 10, 2021

    By Chad Clinehens | Use this data to inform your firm’s strategy and keep employee sentiment high.

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  • Change of control

    Change of control

    October 03, 2021

    By Will Swearingen | A clear understanding of how your firm will be managed after a large shareholder’s exit can greatly increase success going forward.

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  • Elevating STEAM

    Elevating STEAM

    September 19, 2021 | Stephanie Warino

    By Stephanie Warino | Our industry can’t afford to meet the complex challenges we face today with a one-perspective approach.

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  • Best Firms To Work For data trends

    Best Firms To Work For data trends

    September 06, 2021

    By Kyle Ahern | This year’s Best Firms To Work For employee survey provided 1.8 million data points, providing insight into industry trends.

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  • Zweig Group’s 2021 ElevateHER cohort

    Zweig Group’s 2021 ElevateHER cohort

    September 06, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | This year’s cohort has picked up where last year’s group left off – taking on creative ideas to solve both historic and emerging challenges.

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  • Board diversity impacts growth

    Board diversity impacts growth

    August 29, 2021 | Stephanie Warino

    By Stephanie Warino | External members on boards of directors increase innovation and spur growth.

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  • A new era for marketing

    A new era for marketing

    August 22, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | It’s important for firms in all stages of growth to invest in marketing and continue to plan for the future.

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  • Strategic planning revolution

    Strategic planning revolution

    August 15, 2021 | Phil Keil

    By Phil Keil | Think of strategy as a revolutionary process requiring continual iteration and agility.

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  • Why certain numbers are important

    Why certain numbers are important

    August 15, 2021

    By Mark Zweig | Not only do you need to monitor and report on the right performance metrics for your firm, but you also have to explain what these numbers mean to your people.

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  • Business development

    Business development

    August 08, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Firms need to devote resources toward business development and ensuring a steady stream of work for the future.

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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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  • Policies, procedures, and benefits

    Policies, procedures, and benefits

    July 18, 2021 | Christina Zweig Niehues

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | What’s the same and what’ll never be the same again for AEC firms’ policies, procedures, and benefits?

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  • Scaling up

    Scaling up

    July 11, 2021

    By Stephanie Warino | The principles of Organizational Project Management can guide a firm through the steps of scaling an organization.

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  • Solutions for your marketing woes

    Solutions for your marketing woes

    June 13, 2021

    By Stephanie Warino | These 10 ideas can increase engagement and create a truly effective doer-seller culture.

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  • Increase your odds of achieving real success

    Increase your odds of achieving real success

    June 06, 2021

    By Mark Zweig | We create much of our own good luck – and a lot of that comes down to understanding probabilities and doing things that increase our odds for success.

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  • Why you should be open to M&A

    Why you should be open to M&A

    May 23, 2021

    By John Bray | Whether you’re an M&A enthusiast, first-time buyer, or an apprehensive seller, it would be naive to disregard these opportunities without understanding the dynamics of the M&A environment.

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  • Build a firm that will outlast its founder(s)

    Build a firm that will outlast its founder(s)

    April 25, 2021

    By Mark Zweig | An enduring firm will be worth much more – through an internal or external sale – than one where some of these issues are not addressed.

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  • COVID and workplace diversity

    COVID and workplace diversity

    April 11, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Women in the AEC industry leave at a faster rate than men, and COVID-19 has only accelerated this phenomenon.

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  • Women in the workplace

    Women in the workplace

    March 28, 2021

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | The decisions firms make today will determine the talent available for the next professional generation.

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  • Talent wars: A new hope

    Talent wars: A new hope

    March 14, 2021

    By Chad Coldiron | Over the last 12 months, firms have been forced to rapidly adjust how they approach many workplace strategies – including recruitment strategies.

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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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  • Purpose driven leadership

    Purpose driven leadership

    February 28, 2021

    By Phil Keil | This will inform your strategy development and ultimately allow you to build a legacy.

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  • Organizational influence

    Organizational influence

    February 21, 2021

    By Stephanie Warino | Be selective with the actions you’re recognizing and the behaviors you’re amplifying, because we’re all driving the culture bus.

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  • State of recruiting in AEC

    State of recruiting in AEC

    February 14, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | New data on recruitment and retention shows how firms of different sizes, types, and geographies were impacted by the events of 2020.

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  • Make them want what you do!

    Make them want what you do!

    February 07, 2021

    By Mark Zweig | It’s great to be needed, but it’s not really where you want to be. The position you should really seek to attain is to be wanted.

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  • Unanswered questions

    Unanswered questions

    January 24, 2021

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | While we’re entering 2021 with a renewed sense of purpose and greater clarity, there are still a lot of unanswered questions.

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  • Incentive compensation

    Incentive compensation

    December 27, 2020

    By Will Swearingen | Management incentives can be used to motivate key staff and to build capital and liquidity for individuals in the event of a transition.

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  • Best performing firms

    Best performing firms

    December 06, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | There are several management areas where award-winning, fast-growth, and very high profit AEC firms stand out.

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  • Who are you trying to sell to?

    Who are you trying to sell to?

    December 06, 2020

    By Mark Zweig | Marketing starts with identifying who your target clients are. Your entire business needs to be focused on them.

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  • Trends accelerated by COVID-19

    Trends accelerated by COVID-19

    November 15, 2020

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | Companies are adopting fluid work from home policies and people have begun migrating away from dense cities.

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  • Homesick

    Homesick

    November 01, 2020

    By Chad Coldiron | With remote work burnout setting in for many, here are some ideas to take care of your people now and for the foreseeable future.

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  • Work-life integration

    Work-life integration

    October 11, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | At the start of the pandemic, the majority of the AEC industry was thrust into an extreme scenario of work-life integration.

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  • Quantum evolution

    Quantum evolution

    September 27, 2020

    By Chad Clinehens | Embrace this period of rapid evolution and push yourself even further out of your comfort zone.

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  • Communication is compassion

    Communication is compassion

    August 30, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Good communication shows compassion to your client – something that’s likely to be returned back to you.

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  • Celebrate in a time of change

    Celebrate in a time of change

    August 23, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Celebrate the present, and focus on extreme flexibility and radical empathy going forward.

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  • 2020 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    2020 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    August 23, 2020

    By Kyle Ahern | The impressive data collected from Zweig Group’s Best Firms To Work For and Hot Firms continues to provide valuable insight into the AEC industry.

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  • Introducing the 2020 ElevateHer cohort

    Introducing the 2020 ElevateHer cohort

    August 23, 2020

    By Jamie Claire Kiser & Christina Zweig Niehues | ElevateHer has been a call to action to work together, and the reaction to this inclusive approach has been powerful.

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  • Diversity of age

    Diversity of age

    August 17, 2020

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | Generational differences can be a powerful source of innovation and adaptability.

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  • Design a successful design business

    Design a successful design business

    August 10, 2020

    By Mark Zweig | What your firm becomes should be the result of a plan, of deliberate efforts. You can and should “design” your design firm.

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  • 50 calls

    50 calls

    July 13, 2020

    By Mark Zweig | If you make these 50 calls, you will not only get new projects, you will also learn a great deal and renew old friendships.

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  • New challenges

    New challenges

    June 01, 2020

    By Will Swearingen | In recent months, long-time issues like communication have been trumped by new challenges: loneliness, problems with technology, work-life balance, and distractions.

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  • Overcoming ‘Zoom fatigue’

    Overcoming ‘Zoom fatigue’

    May 25, 2020

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | We’re using videoconferencing more than ever, but constant communication isn’t the same as effective communication.

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  • Guerrilla marketing tactics you can use

    Guerrilla marketing tactics you can use

    May 25, 2020

    By Mark Zweig | None of these is a panacea. All of these things do, however, have the potential to bring you new clients, opportunities, and projects.

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  • Look ahead by looking back

    Look ahead by looking back

    May 11, 2020

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | Addressing questions about the impact of COVID-19 through the lens of the Great Recession.

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  • Use this time

    Use this time

    April 27, 2020

    By John Bray | Connect with your people and bolster your business so you come out of this pandemic stronger on the other side.

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  • An opportunity to focus on you

    An opportunity to focus on you

    April 20, 2020

    By Chad Clinehens | Now could be the perfect time to give yourself and the workings of your firm some much needed attention.

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  • The next five minutes

    The next five minutes

    April 13, 2020

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | What differentiates us now as leaders is our ability to roll with the punches and make sharp, sober decisions.

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  • Employee engagement

    Employee engagement

    April 06, 2020

    By Kyle Ahern | Engage the people at your firm and they will tell you all you need to know to recruit, retain, and utilize every employee.

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  • How are AEC firms reacting to COVID-19?

    How are AEC firms reacting to COVID-19?

    March 17, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | The situation is changing quickly, but versatility and fast decision-making have become necessary.

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  • A study of women CEOs

    A study of women CEOs

    March 02, 2020

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Their characteristics, differences from their male counterparts, and how to create an environment that fosters women leaders.

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  • Getting everyone fired up

    Getting everyone fired up

    February 24, 2020

    “You would be surprised how quickly your employees get in the bandwagon when they can be part of the solution.”

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  • Designing your business to scale

    Designing your business to scale

    February 17, 2020

    “If you have lofty ambitions for the growth of your firm, but aren’t exactly sure of what you need to do to accomplish it, here is my best advice.”

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  • Creating opportunities, one firm at a time

    Creating opportunities, one firm at a time

    January 27, 2020

    Phil Keil, Zweig Group’s director of strategic services, knows how to put the pieces together to craft unique strategies and implementation plans for AEC firms.

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  • The undervalued HR function

    The undervalued HR function

    January 20, 2020

    “Top management is largely responsible for HR’s ineffectiveness on many levels in the typical A/E firm.”

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  • Path finding in uncharted territory

    Path finding in uncharted territory

    January 20, 2020

    As Zweig Group’s director of ownership transition, Will Swearingen understands the emotional stakes at play when a firm founder decides it’s time to pass the torch.

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  • Focus on recruiting in 2020

    Focus on recruiting in 2020

    January 13, 2020

    “For those of you running A/E firms – if I were you, I’d focus on recruiting in 2020.”

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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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  • Finding needles in the haystack

    Finding needles in the haystack

    January 06, 2020

    As Zweig Group’s director of executive search, Chad Coldiron’s passion is connecting top talent with AEC firms.

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  • Undeniable truths

    Undeniable truths

    December 30, 2019

    “There is no question that after working as long as I have in the A/E industry with so many firms throughout the land, certain common undeniable truths present themselves.”

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  • Keep the celebration going

    Keep the celebration going

    December 09, 2019

    By Kyle Ahern | As we look to 2020, let’s reflect on the last year and celebrate all that this industry has accomplished.

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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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  • Untimely events

    Untimely events

    November 04, 2019

    Untimely events, like the unexpected death of a firm leader, can and do happen. Is your firm ready?

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  • A long road

    A long road

    October 28, 2019

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | Progress is slow, but the AEC industry is becoming more diverse every year, particularly with the newer generation.

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  • The "right time" to pursue architecture?

    The "right time" to pursue architecture?

    September 16, 2019

    By Christina Zweig Niehues | There’s plenty of support out there for women in the AEC industry, but the stats still have to catch up to the sentiment.

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  • 2019 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    2019 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    August 26, 2019

    By Kyle Ahern | Data collected from Best Firms To Work For and Hot Firms continues to provide valuable insight into the AEC industry.

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  • Strong financial outlook

    Strong financial outlook

    May 27, 2019

    Survey data from Zweig Group’s 2019 Financial Performance Survey of AEC Firms indicates strong financial performance industry-wide.

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  • Know who your people are and what they can do

    Know who your people are and what they can do

    May 20, 2019

    “There’s a lot to know about your people. And we have to keep updating this information because your people are constantly changing.”

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  • Outsourcing market research

    Outsourcing market research

    May 13, 2019

    There are plenty of tell-tale signs your AEC firm needs a set of third-party experts to help you achieve your goals.

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  • Investment value

    Investment value

    April 22, 2019

    Is your firm an investment value candidate? If you’re looking to sell, this is the level of value at which you have the most opportunity to maximize your exit.

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  • What they want

    What they want

    April 15, 2019

    By Kyle Ahern | Employees at AEC firms say they need ample opportunities to learn and train. My advice is to give them what they’re asking for.

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  • Up and bummer

    Up and bummer

    April 15, 2019

    By Jamie Claire Kiser | At what should be an incredibly productive and exciting time in the lives of young professionals, the AEC industry is failing to engage.

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  • Elevate your doer-sellers

    Elevate your doer-sellers

    April 08, 2019

    If your firm uses a doer-seller business development model, empowering your team is necessary for their success and your bottom line.

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  • Using probability theory

    March 18, 2019

    “Even if you don’t apply it to your business, knowing probabilities of success will at least keep you from buying scratch tickets or blowing your cash in a slot machine at a casino somewhere!”

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  • Having a real exit strategy

    Having a real exit strategy

    February 18, 2019

    “One of the things they teach you about entrepreneurship in business school is that you should have your exit strategy in mind as you start and grow your company.” One of the things they teach...

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  • The best strategy for AEC firms in 2019

    The best strategy for AEC firms in 2019

    February 04, 2019

    “If we know recruiting and retention are the biggest challenges and our employees are telling us that training and development are the solution, isn’t the investment in a training program at your firm worth it?”...

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  • Now is a good time to sell

    Now is a good time to sell

    January 28, 2019

    “Right now, at the start of the new year, is a great time to be selling. Organizations of all types, public and private, have new plans and new budgets to go along with them.” Right...

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  • Why be a Best Firm To Work For?

    Why be a Best Firm To Work For?

    January 24, 2019

    Why be a Best Firm To Work For? The Best Firms to Work For (BFTWF) award recognizes top AEC firms in the US and Canada based on their workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates,...

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  • Discounts and stock values

    Discounts and stock values

    December 31, 2018

     There are multiple considerations to be made when valuing a privately-held company and the assessment of the many moving parts. The valuation of privately-held firms, including those in the AEC industry, will usually involve discounting...

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  • Diversify, soon

    Diversify, soon

    December 10, 2018

    We need a comprehensive approach to encourage heterogeneity in our firms. It starts, but certainly does not end, with simple awareness. Zweig Group’s new mission to Elevate the Industry was unveiled at the 2018 Hot...

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  • Client feedback

    Client feedback

    October 29, 2018

    It’s not always flattering, but hearing from those you work for and with, and acting on it, is key to improving your products and services. We’ve all become accustomed to, and maybe a little weary...

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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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  • Positive trends

    Positive trends

    July 23, 2018

    By Kyle Ahern | This year’s group of Best and Hot Firms provides a treasure trove of information across thousands of data points, from employees up to the C-suite.

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  • More than overhead

    More than overhead

    June 11, 2018

    Non-creatives have to understand and respect what marketers do, or we run the risk of demotivating those who are critical to our success. A recent study by InSource reported that “Creative professionals are being asked...

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  • Failing to plan, planning to fail, part 1

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