Learn. Grow. Succeed.
The Business of Design Consulting is a three day program developed to build management expertise and leadership to help your firm thrive. Taught by experienced industry practitioners, the agenda covers the critical topics every A/E firm needs to know to succeed despite an ever-changing business environment.
Course Overview
Day One
Leadership & Employee Engagement Strategies
Transitioning from Project Management to Leadership
Day Two
Contracts & Risk Management
Finance
Day Three
Business Management & Ownership Transition
Marketing & Business Development
Build Skills
Learn how to manage finances and risk, develop profitable client relationships, cultivate staff relations, mitigate legal implications, marketing - and more!
Work with Peers
This interactive program allows you to connect and work with design professionals like you, looking to tackle the business side of their firms.
Learn from Experts
Our faculty instructs from the heart of their deep and varied experience in helping A/E firms improve performance and profitability.
Gain Actionable Insights
Come away with case studies and best practices that can be applied to the day-to-day operations and project work in your firm.
Faculty
Steve Walker
srwalker & associates
Tiffany Aukema
HR Advisors Group, LLC
Kelly McArter
HR Advisors Group, LLC
Matt Fultz
Matheson Financial Advisors
Michaela Kendall
AXA XL
Cheryl Shaw
AXA XL
Richard Friedman
Friedman & Partners
Registration
ACEC Member Rate
$2,495
After 1/17/2025
Early Bird Rates
$2195*
*ACEC Member Rate
$2,495 Non-Member Rate
Offer ends 1/17/2025
Non-Member Rate
$2,795
After 1/17/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll earn 22.5 PDHs and instructions on how to download PDH certificates will be sent to you at the conclusion of the course.
Business of Design Consulting
Success Awaits
Questions? Please email Maureen Brown