Compensation

President and CEO of Payette (Boston, MA), a firm that values the close relationships it builds with its collaborators on the journey from design to reality.

At the start of the pandemic, the majority of the AEC industry was thrust into an extreme scenario of work-life integration.

“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.”

The impressive data collected from Zweig Group’s Best Firms To Work For and Hot Firms continues to provide valuable insight into the AEC industry.

Leading a successful organization takes the courage to try new ideas, weather many storms, and know how to say no.

“There are many ways to ‘cook the books’ so they show certain results. Here are some typical problems that we see showing up in the financial statements of A/E firms.”

CEO of Sambatek (Minneapolis, MN), a professional services firm with an authentic culture that promotes openness, transparency, and trust.

A good incentive compensation program needs to be carefully matched with the specific goals of your firm.

Don’t be afraid to charge what you’re worth. You want clients who value your relationship and appreciate your talent.

“For those of you running A/E firms – if I were you, I’d focus on recruiting in 2020.”

As owners enter the final years of their careers and ponder ownership transition, they have to make some concessions.

Founders of HILGARTWILSON (Phoenix, AZ), an exemplary multidisciplinary firm that was formed in the middle of the Great Recession.