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Hard Conversations – An Ethics Case Study in the Destructive Power of Conflict Avoidance and the Redemptive Power of Honesty

It began with a call from a client who suspected the site closure letter a consultant gave them was fake. And they were right. Thus began a year-long journey into…

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NextGen: Positioning Future Leaders

With more than 78 million baby boomers stepping away from the workforce in the next decade, it is imperative that firms prioritize their future. This includes not only identifying, but…

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10 Non-Technical Behaviors that Lead to Claims

10 Non-Technical Behaviors that Lead to Claims

Claims happen. But contrary to popular belief, you can’t always blame them on technical errors. Non-technical factors can also be the primary causes of claims and can play a role…

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3 Proposal Pros Share Their Winning Strategies

3 Proposal Pros Share Their Winning Strategies

Wins, losses, tricks, and pitfalls– learn how to conquer proposals from those who’ve been there before. Join our panel of proposal writing pros as they share their most effective methods…

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Large Project Management: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Are you prepared to take the lead on your firm’s next large project? Join Tim Christ for a deep dive into Large Project Management. You’ll explore best practices, flag pitfalls…

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Solving the Mystery of Mergers & Acquisitions

Solving the Mystery of Mergers & Acquisitions (Spoiler Alert: The Owner/Founder Did It!)

An increasing number of engineering and consulting firms are acquiring other firms, merging their firms or selling their practices. Although every transaction is different with respect to its economic and…

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The Big Wave - Current M&A Landscape, Tactics, and Outlook for Engineering Firms

The Big Wave – Current M&A Landscape, Tactics, and Outlook for Engineering Firms

Fueled by a strong national economy and design climate as well as pent-up demand for industry ownership transition, the engineering M&A wave has been strong in the last two years.…

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Reinvent Your Marketing and Business Development with LinkedIn

LinkedIn has long become one of the most powerful business tools for 21st-century brand building, professional networking, lead generation, and more. Yet, for many AEC firms, it’s often underutilized or…

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FHWA “Safe Harbor” Indirect Cost Rate Policy: Benefits and Pitfalls for New and Small Firms

FHWA “Safe Harbor” Indirect Cost Rate Policy: Benefits and Pitfalls for New and Small Firms

A new Federal Highway Administration policy could impact many new and small engineering firms working for State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) or attempting to break into the transportation market. The…

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Buy-Sell Agreements – Don’t Sell Your Firm Short

Buy-Sell Agreements – Don’t Sell Your Firm Short

Your firm’s Buy-Sell agreement determines when and how ownership changes. Yet most buy-sell agreements are drafted, signed and never revisited, leaving you exposed to costly mistakes. If you haven’t recently…

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