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As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we're also taking time to reflect on the top articles from The Zweig Letter this past month. These pieces provide valuable insights for AEC leaders to drive success, overcome challenges, and inspire growth. Check them out below: 1️⃣ "A Guide for Success" by Kyle Ahern Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dKBF8pXA Uncover the strategies top firms use to stand out in areas like culture, compensation, and professional development, fostering exceptional workplace environments and achieving sustained success. 2️⃣ "The Power of Job Costing" by Stuart McLendon Read it here: https://lnkd.in/d8YPc-PV Learn how effective job costing enhances team coherence, accountability, and revenue per man-hour while improving project efficiency and profitability. 3️⃣ "What It Really Takes to Be Successful" by Mark Zweig Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dgP9i9Ry Explore four essential traits for building enduring organizations. 4️⃣ "The Journey’s End" by Brandon Pinkerton (HP Engineering, Inc.) Read it here: https://lnkd.in/d3SkhYGr Discover how to navigate leadership transitions with dignity and excellence, ensuring a lasting legacy for your organization. 5️⃣ "Managing Scope Creep" by Stephen Dominguez, PE, SE (WT Group) Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dyYubZYR Find actionable tips for addressing unplanned project changes, maintaining profitability, and keeping your projects on track. Wishing you a warm Thanksgiving holiday! Subscribe to The Zweig Letter and receive weekly insights delivered straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gvw-CAm3

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Benchmark your firm’s compensation against the industry while shaping the conversation around talent and pay in AEC! We’re gearing up to publish the 2025 Salary Report of AEC Firms, the definitive resource for industry compensation benchmarks—and we need YOU to make it happen. By participating, you’ll contribute to the most comprehensive analysis of total compensation trends shaping the #architecture, #engineering, and #construction industry. Your insights help us create a tool that firms rely on to attract top talent, drive employee retention, and plan for the future. The survey closes on DECEMBER 2ND. Log in or sign up at zweiginsights.com to get started! Let’s elevate the AEC industry and ensure it remains competitive, equitable, and thriving. #2025SalaryReport #ZweigGroupResearch

Today’s the day! There’s still time to register for Basic to Brilliant: How to Drive Growth with a Business Development Mindset, happening at 1 PM CT. This session will provide essential insights into how business development can transform your organization by driving growth, attracting talent, and addressing key industry challenges. During the webinar, you’ll learn how to: - Leverage business development to drive growth. - Foster a company-wide mindset focused on business development. - Retain talent and tackle labor shortages through a growth-driven approach. Approved for 1 LU/PDH, this session is perfect for professionals looking to stay ahead in a competitive industry. Don’t miss your chance to join – register now before it’s too late: https://lnkd.in/gciASXZ3 Lucas Hayden Unanet

In this issue of The Zweig Letter, Ezequiel Tovar emphasizes the value of leaders engaging directly with employees to uncover issues and strengthen company culture. Brad Thurman, PE, FSMPS, CPSM (Wallace Design Collective) highlights the importance of consistently nurturing client relationships to maintain loyalty and avoid complacency. Mark Zweig advises firms to create flexible and functional job descriptions to foster satisfaction and adaptability. Chris Connell (Quire )discusses how purpose-built technical report management technology can drive efficiencies and growth in AEC mergers. Finally, Lauren Rhodes Martin (Ames & Gough) urges firms to carefully evaluate confidentiality clauses to avoid uninsured risks in an era of increasing cyber threats. Subscribe to The Zweig Letter and receive weekly insights delivered straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gvw-CAm3

You don’t have to be an engineer or architect to appreciate incredible work and innovation. I’m excited to share that voting is now open for Civil + Structural Engineer Media's 2024 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA)! By casting your vote, you’re recognizing some genuinely remarkable projects AND contributing to hurricane disaster relief efforts in Asheville. How to vote: 1. Click the link below to view the project flipbook. 2. Browse the projects and choose your favorite! 3. Click the red "Vote" button below the project and submit the form. One vote per day is allowed, so be sure to come back daily to support your favorite! Let’s come together and celebrate the talent and creativity in our industry, while making a positive impact in the process. 💥 Vote here: https://lnkd.in/gi9gRQHt Also, major props to Bree Sikes for the incredible design of this yearbook!

We are thrilled to announce that voting is now open for your favorite projects in the 2024 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement! Cast your vote once per day and celebrate the incredible work of our talented participants. Thank you to everyone who participated—we deeply appreciate your support in advancing our hurricane disaster relief efforts. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/g9dCAzbk #vote #engineeringprojects #AEC Civil + Structural Engineer Media Bree Sikes Luke Carothers

Ever wonder how we keep up with trends, data, and insights here at Zweig Group? Spoiler alert: it's YOU! We’re on a mission to elevate the AEC industry, but since none of us can read minds (yet! 🧠🔮), we rely on real data from real firms to make it happen. Get in on the action! Join us in: 📊 Survey Participation – Share your insights and help shape the future! Participation in our surveys earns you a 50% discount on almost every product in our research library. (https://lnkd.in/gs_DNZ-M) 🏆 Award Programs – Show the world what sets your firm apart! (https://lnkd.in/gkHMVn7R) 📚 Training & Roundtables – Learn, grow, and connect with the best! (https://lnkd.in/gCQYrudY) 💼 Consulting – From strategy to culture, we're here to boost your business. (https://lnkd.in/gzwSC_JS) Looking to enhance your operations? Let me know how we can support your goals! 📩 Email: ccoldiron@zweiggroup.com   📱 Cell: 479.200.3538 #ElevateTheIndustry

Is your AEC firm keeping up in the digital age? While your competitors use podcasts to build authority and attract high-value clients, you may be missing out on a game-changing marketing tool. Join us on Dec 4 for an eye-opening webinar with Randy Wilburn, Zweig Group’s Podcast Strategy Consultant. He’ll show you how top AEC firms are using podcasts to: ✅ Elevate thought leadership ✅ Boost client acquisition ✅ Enhance recruitment efforts Randy will share success metrics from Zweig Group’s 8-year podcast journey and dive into practical, proven strategies for AEC firms. Whether you’re new to podcasting or looking to refine your approach, this session offers actionable insights and inspiring case studies to help you implement a podcasting strategy with real ROI. Save your spot today and turn your expertise into opportunity - https://lnkd.in/gHZCeNYz #AEC #Podcasting #MarketingStrategy #ClientAcquisition #ThoughtLeadership

Sunrise over Scottsdale - a beautiful morning at the Hotel Valley Ho, an architectural and engineering masterpiece of a hotel. We are kicking off our last two Zweig Group events of 2024. It’s hard to believe. With this group, we will be focused on 2025 and beyond. It’s such a great time to be in this industry and we have so much to celebrate, but also plenty to learn as the industry changes dramatically in the years ahead. Cheers to another great year in this amazing industry. #learning #development #aec