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  • The New Grand Strategy, extended

    by The Zweig Letter July 17, 2017
    July 17, 2017

    The idea of sustainability has to expand to include the development of buildings that promote healthy outcomes for the public. After reading Ed Friedrichs’ article, “The New Grand Strategy,” I…

  • Conference call: Mary Josenhans

    by The Zweig Letter July 10, 2017
    July 10, 2017

    President of WestLAND Group, Inc. (Best Firm #41 Multi-discipline and Hot Firm #45 for 2017), a full-service civil engineering and land surveying firm based in Ontario, California. By Liisa Andreassen…

  • Hill International Announces Changes to Executive Leadership

    by rmassey June 2, 2017
    June 2, 2017
    PHILADELPHIA – Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced the following changes to executive leadership, effective immediately. David L. Richter has resigned as Chief Executive Officer…
  • Two firms, one team

    by The Zweig Letter May 15, 2017
    May 15, 2017
    Firms that prepare together find that the investment in time and resources equates to project wins and good relationships. Teaming with other AEC firms is a common strategy to win…
  • Conference call: Mike Gialketsis

    by The Zweig Letter February 27, 2017
    February 27, 2017

    President and one of the founding partners of San Diego-based Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Hot Firm #35 for 2016), a 115-person environmental planning and engineering firm. By Liisa Andreassen Correspondent Mike…

  • Risk management

    by The Zweig Letter February 20, 2017
    February 20, 2017

    Claims are not like fine wine – they do not get better with time. So take these four steps to assess and manage potential exposures. Design firms are always looking…

  • Says ‘Gridlock Sam’

    by The Zweig Letter February 13, 2017
    February 13, 2017

    Do whatever it takes to get your foot in the door, and then keep your foot on the gas pedal if you want to compete in a big market. Had…

  • Create a healthy workplace: Part two

    by The Zweig Letter January 2, 2017
    January 2, 2017

    Over the years, we have developed work styles that are not good for our physical, mental, or emotional health, but that can be changed. Taking these tips to heart can…

  • Recruitment and retention

    by The Zweig Letter January 2, 2017
    January 2, 2017

    Hiring good people isn’t easy, and hanging onto them is just as difficult. When you find the right person, offer an excellent benefits package.  By Gale Associates Inc. Best Firm…

  • Project management 11.0

    by The Zweig Letter December 19, 2016
    December 19, 2016

    Make project management a cornerstone of the way your firm does business, and win more work in a competitive market. By Richard Massey Managing Editor A work in progress since…

  • Good 2017 probable

    by rmassey December 13, 2016
    December 13, 2016

    Bond issues, Trump spending could spell good year for AEC By Richard Massey Managing Editor While a three-person panel hosted by Engineering News-Record did not offer an outright prediction that…

  • A queen honored with courage award

    by The Zweig Letter November 14, 2016
    November 14, 2016

    Defying convention and pushing her firm forward earned Sonia A. Martinez of BCC Engineering Inc. this year’s Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award. Sonia A. Martinez, the chief financial officer…

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