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Imminent Technology Disruption – A Career Killer, or Opportunity?

What might the future of engineering look like among IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics? Who will be our industry’s Uber?Protect your firm and ensure you remain relevant while forces…

Must vs Should: The Truth about Negotiating with the Government

The world of government contracting is filled with rules and regulations. The Brooks Act, 23USC112, 23CFR172 and on and on … Firms try to make contract negotiation easy by gathering…

Why ESOPs Work So Well at Engineering Firms

Did you know there is more ESOP ownership in engineering firms than just about any other industry in the US? Ever wonder why? Is it because ESOPs …? Maintain an…

Are You Building The Right Website?

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…

The Potential of Opportunity Zones for Your Firm’s Project Pipeline

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…

The 2018 EJCDC Construction Series: Significant Changes, Key Clauses, & the Interrelationship Between Documents

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…

Working in a Consulting Organization: A Beginner’s Guide to Achieving Success

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…

Data is the New Oil – Managing Privacy When Data Has Become the World’s Most Valuable Resource

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,…

Maximizing Your Business Development ROI

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 Art and Science of Delivering Superior Customer Service

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…