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The contract agreement outlines your responsibilities and the terms and conditions when rendering services for a project. But beyond determining obligations, the contract also aids in your defense as a…

Many A/E firms believe they have effective project management systems, but increasing scope creep, unsatisfied clients, and reduced profits suggest otherwise.  While no system is without flaws, the goal of…

Do your clients fully appreciate the solutions (and value) you deliver through your expertise? Do you work with only the best customers, for the best teams, and on the best…

Professional services contracts come with their own unique challenges and strategies. Which is why we’re presenting a special three-part series specifically focused on the bottom-line of engineering professional services contracts. …

You want your firm to grow and succeed. But when day-to-day operations suck your staff’s energy and drive, how can you hope to achieve anything more than the same old-same…

Professional services contracts come with their own unique challenges and strategies. Which is why we’re presenting a special three-part series specifically focused on the bottom-line of engineering professional services contracts. …

Document retention is a critical legal and administrative issue for design professional firms. The basic question is simple: How long do I keep this paper/email/file/record, and what is the best…

With clients and staff troubled about the impact of tariffs and international trade—particularly regarding steel—it’s critical that project teams and designers are able to distinguish what’s true and what’s not.…

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…