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Ethical Challenges for the A/E World

On paper, professional ethics seem simple – just do the right thing. But in the real world ethics can become very complicated for design and construction professionals competing for business…

ESOPs and Why Engineering Firms Love Them

To ESOP, or not to ESOP? It seems like A/E firms are constantly asking themselves this question. Well, it’s time you got an answer. Join Robert Massengill for an introduction…

ESOP Advantages to a Third Party Sale

Actively considering ownership transition? For over 40 years, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have been used by A/E firms as a key tool for ownership transition. The M&A market is…

Equipment Leasing Considerations and Strategies

Leasing can be an effective way to facilitate the acquisition of new office and technology equipment. More than 80% of businesses in the United States lease equipment, and the A/E/C…

ESOP Developments: Tax Reform and Regulatory and Transaction Trends in 2018

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 substantially changed the tax rates for both C corporations and, to a lesser degree, S corporations. These new tax rates will influence…

Getting More Work from Your Existing Clients

It is six times harder and more expensive to find a new client than to get work from an existing one. In most A/E firms, 80% of your profits will…

From Project Manager to Business Leader

The 37th Annual Deltek Clarity – A/E Study reports: “”Project Management is the heartbeat of a successful A&E firm, so it is discouraging to note the downward trend in the…

Find the Lost Dollars in Your A&E Firm

Learn to get the most from people, processes and technology to gain a competitive edge and increase your firm’s profitability. This session will provide valuable best practices and advice that…

Driving Toward Driverless: The Automated Vehicle Revolution and What it Means for Transportation

Driverless vehicles are already on the road, and transportation agencies are scrambling to plan and prepare for this fast-approaching revolution in transportation. Federal, state, and local governments are establishing policies…

Fundamental Elements for a Financially Sustainable Ownership Program

Too many firms are stuck in neutral and not making any meaningful progress with their ownership transition plans. Whether complacency or simply not knowing where to start is holding you…