Self-Paced

ACEC/VA DEQ Webinar: Stormwater Quantity Technical Criteria Then and Now

ACEC Virginia, DEQ: Meeting the Virginia Stormwater Management Quantity Treatment Requirements – Then and Now ACEC Virginia and DEQ have partnered to bring our members a webinar series to discuss…

How Do You Create Strategies in a World Like This?

How can your A/E firm cope in a chaotic business climate? How can you focus on developing meaningful strategies for the future in the midst of uncertainty? In the wake…

Everyone Hates Your Bonus Program – Here’s How to Fix It!

Each year most firms spend 2-10%+ of net revenue on bonus programs yet industry studies show that 76% of employees believe their employer’s bonus program needs improvement. Using your best…

Dealing With Difficult Conversations: Communication, Conflict and Other Snafus

We each speak our own language based on our background, history, mood, training, and what we had for breakfast. Just because you’ve been communicating since you left the womb doesn’t…

The Architect/Engineer Professional Standard of Care

One of the most important aspects designers must understand as they pursue their craft is the standard to which they will be determined to be negligent, or not negligent, the…

Risk Management Strategies for a Changing Global Market

Design firms encounter risks at all levels, but global market forces demand more than the traditional mitigation strategies offered by the risk and insurance market. Evolving risk strategies may offer…

Cultivating the Conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A brave leader is someone who says I see you. I hear you. I don’t have all the answers, but I am going to keep listening and asking questions.” -Brenee…

Pros and Cons of ESOPs in A/E Firms

ESOPs are common ownership vehicles in A/E firms. There are over 1,300 professional services firms with an existing ESOP, including some of the largest A/E firms in the industry. However,…

Using Valuation to Improve Your Firm’s Prospects

Available on 3/5 Understanding your business’ value can help you set more informed financial goals and develop better short- and long-term business strategies. The data gleaned from a valuation also…

How to Present on a Virtual Platform

Whether you’re back to business as usual, working remotely, or somewhere in between, the virtual business world is not going away. Part of your job now is to communicate and connect with…