Courses

Stop Asking for Referrals!

Most A/E/C seller-doers know the easiest way to win a new client is being introduced by an existing client. Even so, we’re reluctant to actually go ASK for a referral.…

Smart Buildings, Smart Cities and the Opportunities for Engineers

With the merging of innovative technologies, social wants, and government needs, today’s market has reached a “”tipping point,”” generating opportunities for Smart City planning and solutions, and giving high value…

State DOT Contracting and Prequalification Policies – The Effect on Overhead

The AASHTO Uniform Audit & Accounting Guide has been published and the 23 CFR 172 has be revised to more clearly define the roles and responsibilities of State DOTs and…

Spearin and the Standard of Care: How Good Does a Design Have to Be?

Many construction projects result in allegations of insufficient design by the architect or engineer, or defective drawings and specifications, and the resulting finger-pointing and claims can be costly, stressful, and…

Take Control of Your Time: Strategies and Solutions to Boost Productivity and Efficiency

When the clock strike five, are you left looking at a long to-do list wondering how the day got away from you? Time for a change! Join Bethanne Kronick to…

Strategies to Fight Broad Form Indemnification and “Duty to Defend”

In 2016, ACEC Georgia led the effort that resulted in successful passage of HB 943, a bill that prohibits the use of broad form indemnification and/or duty to defend clauses…

The “Retail Apocalypse” – Understanding Market Effects and Opportunities

With the “”clicks versus bricks”” trend and a highly changing retail market, the business press is declaring a “”Retail Apocalypse.”” Experts predict that by 2023 more than half of the…

The 3 Most Important Agendas for Leaders

It’s easy for leaders of consulting A/E firms to get pulled down by the demands of day-to-day operations. After all, you only have so much attention to go around. But…

Taking Your Board to the Next Level

Business leaders need every edge possible for success in this competitive industry environment. It’s no longer good enough to put in a good day’s work. Success demands that you think…

Taking the Pulse of the Engineering Industry – 2019 Mid-Year Discussion on Trends Shaping the Industry

At this stage in the economic cycle, market watchers keep looking for signs of impending doom. Yet, this prolonged economic recovery continues to defy expectations. The engineering market remains surprisingly…