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A website redesign is one of the most involved and expensive marketing endeavors an A/E firm can undertake … but it’s also the one that could create the greatest positive…

Excitement is rising in both the commercial real estate and economic development communities as the first new, national investment program in 15 years begins. Referred to as “the biggest tax…

In September 2018, the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) published its 2018 Construction Series Documents, including EJCDC® C-700 (2018), Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract. New features of…

There’s considerable guidance available on how to become an independent consultant, but very little on what’s needed to be successful in a professional consulting organization. And these two experiences, while…

Engineering firms have legal, regulatory, contractual, and business needs for protecting and keeping confidential the personally identifiable information (“PII”) of their clients, employees, and other individuals. The unauthorized access to,…

Many engineering professionals are overwhelmed at the thought of having to conduct business development (BD) on top of project responsibilities, staff mentoring, and other key functions. Join Rich Friedman to…

The daily decisions of employees have a huge effect on a firm’s financial health, so why do employees know so little of their role in big-picture business? A financially intelligent…

When considering ownership transition, understanding the market in the context of your firm’s specific situation is crucial to helping you decide on the best path forward, whether that’s an internal…

Contract negotiation continues to be the bane of the engineer’s existence. Often, the goals of owner-prepared contracts miss the mark, leading to scope creep and requests for additional services. Join…

You hear it all the time. You need to make your proposal more interesting. Your presentation needs to stand out from the competition. A cookie-cutter pitch will only make the…