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The Tortoise and Hare Fable: Lessons on Long Term Strategic Growth in Business

While we are likely all familiar with the tortoise and the hare fable, how often do we reflect on this lesson when it comes to business? Furthermore, how many times…

The Difference Makers of Superior Proposals

In this session, you’ll learn the key difference-makers that will help your proposal stand out from the competition and, all things being equal, will help you win more work. Learning…

Construction Delays: What Engineers Need To Know And Do

On civil construction projects, engineering firms are often tasked with providing oversight during the construction phase. But what can YOU do when a construction project is delayed? Savvy contractors know…

Can the Deal Craze Continue? 2022 M&A Outlook for Engineering Firms

Engineering transactions soared to record levels in 2021. Confident strategic buyers and private equity firms aggressively acquired firms of all sizes and disciplines. Sellers, motivated by higher valuations, tax law…

9 Cybersecurity Tips for AEC Firms

Cybersecurity is a major concern for AEC firms today, with phishing attacks, data breaches, and other security issues becoming a major worry. In this session Doug Miller, CEO/CTO of Brightworks…

Simplifying Professional Licensing and Business Compliance for Engineering Firms

How can engineering firms manage the complexity of professional licensing more efficiently and effectively? What are the diverse requirements to expand into a new state in order to pursue business…

Ownership Transition Starts with People

Many discussions of ownership transition start with program design questions such as valuation, how long it takes, and how to finance ownership transition. Many programs are developed solely from the…

Are You Ready for an Internal Ownership Transition?

An internal ownership transition should mark the satisfying end of an era for one generation and an exciting opportunity for the next generation. A peaceful winding down to retirement or…

Exceed your Project Profitability Goals – Three Steps to Make the Target a Reality

Great project managers plan their projects to achieve a specified profit target on day one and then manage to that goal. This is what Planifi Project Executive Don Archibeque refers…

ABCs of Valuation

A business valuation is the foundation of any corporate or shareholder decision. A valuation will need to be completed whether you are selling your company, creating management incentives or interested…