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CEO of HEAPY Engineering (Dayton, OH), a leader in sustainability, engineering, and commissioning solutions with a vision to build a more resilient and sustainable society.

Contract disclaimers reflect the reality that estimating is an art, not a science – and that design professionals cannot guarantee or warrant the actual costs of construction.

Marketing starts with identifying who your target clients are. Your entire business needs to be focused on them.

Principal and CEO of Enovate, a WBE/DBE/SBE firm that serves as a prime contractor as well as a subcontractor on city, state, and federal public agency and private projects.

“Sometimes I think it is good to reflect back on all the lessons I have learned over the years. Here are a few that stand out to me.”

For many leaders, business development resides outside their core competencies and comfort zone, to their firm’s detriment.

COVID-19 has pushed leaders in the design industry and beyond to develop new strategies to manage an increasingly untethered workforce.

CEO of Wendel (Williamsville, NY), an innovative AEC and energy efficiency firm that collaborates with clients for a holistic project approach.

Marketing has a role in building brands, developing strategies, winning work, and more – and the firms that invest heavily in marketing reap the rewards.

The next time you have a critical project or important concept to communicate, forget the jargon and consider telling a story.

For many A/E firms, it is going to take a lot of tough decisions, hard work, mental intensity, and help from everyone in the firm to get through this situation intact.

Recommendations for how your firm can adjust budgets and make smart investments of your money, your time, and your energy.