Industry Insights

By Luke Carothers From the Zweig Letter Zweig Group experts share their insights on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small, entrepreneurial AEC firms. More than five decades of…

The hidden signs your firm’s plan is neither strategic nor growth-driven. By Ying Liu, LEED AP BD+C From the Zweig Letter Despite good intentions, one of the most common pitfalls…

By Will Swearingen, Vice President & Director of Research & Advisory Services at Zweig Group From the Zweig Letter: The 2024 Valuation Report highlights strong AEC industry performance and essential metrics for…

By Mark Zweig Entrepreneurial firms adapt better to a changing environment, are better places to work, and build significant value over time that can be harvested. If you have worked…

Would you like to know how your firm’s financial performance stacks up to others in the industry? We need your help first. Your feedback helps us to produce valuable and…

The ElevateHER Symposium kicked off from the Rayleigh Underground on March 6th.  The excitement was palpable in Irving, Texas as the event’s host, Marci D. Thompson, took the stage.  ElevateHER…

From The Zweig Letter By Jeremy Clarke, Director of Executive Search & Recruitment, Zweig Group Job descriptions need radical simplification for authenticity, brevity, and impact in attracting top talent. The…

In its fifth year, ElevateHER™ continues to push boundaries and to dedicate resources to helping the AEC industry recruit, retain, and engage the best minds in the industry. This year’s…

By Travis White, Strategy & Operations Advisor, Zweig Group Effective corporate strategy requires defining a direction, fostering collaboration, and leveraging strengths for diversification. At Zweig Group, our goal as strategic planning…

Scott Wolslager, Senior Engagement Manager for IMAGINiT Technologies, recently took some time to answer questions about how AI can add value to the construction industry. Speaking from IMAGINiT Technology’s booth…

By Kyle Ahern, Employee Experience & Data Strategist for Zweig Group Best Firms invest in an employee-centric culture, organizational efficiency, and leadership development. The landscape of the employee experience in…

The past few years have had a lot to teach us about winning the war for talent. By Jeremy Clarke, Director of Executive Search and Recruiting, Zweig Group Some remarkable…

EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; BOCHUM, GERMANY — TSX, NYSE: STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm…

Zweig Group, a leading provider of management consulting services, research, and education for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with illuceo inc. (“illuceo”), an…

By Sara Karstetter AI is a hot topic with numerous applications in AEC, though navigating the options can be overwhelming. AI may be the latest buzzword, but–even though the spooky…

It’s that time of year again – the ElevateAEC Conference is right around the corner and the excitement is building. This year’s conference promises to be bigger and better than…

by Chad Coldiron  AEC firms must offer variety, identify employee interests, and create a positive work environment to retain top talent.  AEC employees across the industry are getting bored with…

By Justin Smith Instead of waiting for the perfect project manager to appear, invest in developing these valuable professionals within your firm. In the architecture, engineering, and construction world, locating…

MILWAUKEE – Andy Baldwin has been the equipment manager for Appalachian Pipeline Contractors in Hendersonville, Tenn., since June 2011. Prior to assuming that role, Baldwin worked in the auto parts…