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Top Marketing Techniques for 2018

This is a time of rapid change in the marketing and business development landscape for engineering firms. From the weakening of geographic boundaries to the rise of specialists, it’s more…

Understanding Multimodal Clients & Opportunities

Join ACEC’s September 13th webinar to learn about the latest multimodal market trends, what makes port, rail, and logistics companies unique clients, and how you can position for work within…

Understanding the WELL Building Standard and its Accreditation Program

Green design used to just be about the buildings. Today, It’s about the people who work inside them, too. The WELL Building Standard program explores how design, operations, and behaviors…

Unleashing the Power of LinkedIn

Too many A/E/C industry LinkedIn users simply go through the motions of extending and accepting invitations without sufficient thought to a well-designed strategy — from the image their profile conveys…

Up, Up and Away – M&A Trends, Tactics, and Outlook for Engineering Firms

Fueled by a strengthening national economy and design climate as well as pent-up demand for industry ownership transition, engineering M&A activity has been off to a significant start this year.…

Neuroselling: Engage the Brain to Trigger the Buy

You’ve made the shortlist, now use brain science to get the win. No more high fiving after making the shortlist. Your technical ability, previous success, and relationships got you here.…

What I Really Meant to Say … Mastering the Art of Communication

Your ability to communicate effectively determines your potential influence more than any other skill you can develop — and you need to develop it. Because even though you’ve been talking…

Sexual Harassment Prevention in the A/E Workplace: Precautions, Policies and Procedures for 2018

News stories about sexual assault and harassment have dominated the media for months now. Numerous incidents have centered on hostile workplace conditions and illegal or inappropriate behavior by high profile…

When the Buck Stops with You – Risk Management Strategies for Designers of Alternative Project Delivery/Design-Build

As the market for design/build and alternative delivery systems grows, so does the list of risk management issues facing design professionals … Standard of care Scope of services Dispute resolution…

Pursuing “Winnable Work,” Not “Wish-Lists”

The key to maximizing your Marketing and BD return on investment is finding and pursuing winnable work. Yet most firms’ market analysis doesn’t identify specific clients and opportunities that you…