Industry Insights

By Mark Zweig, Chairman & Founder, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter This is the math that firm owners who pursue mergers and acquisitions use to create a lot of…

IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the…

By Ezequiel Tovar, Ownership Transition Analyst, Zweig Group We serve a phenomenal industry. An industry we can be proud of. Each firm, no matter how big or small, impacts our…

By Lalitha Benjaram EIT, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager at Mead & Hunt From The Zweig Letter Committees are an efficient way for young professionals and newer employees to meet…

By Ezequiel Tovar, Ownership Transition Analyst, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter These are vital instruments for AEC companies to ensure smooth transitions and business continuity. In the AEC industry,…

by Liisa Andreassen In the AEC industry, buy/sell agreements are essential tools to ensure business continuity and stability. These agreements are pivotal in facilitating seamless ownership transitions and safeguarding the…

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…

Civil+Structural Engineer Media is gearing up for the 2024 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA) competition and we need you.  We are still a little less than three months from the…

By Mark Zweig, Chairman and Founder, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Entrepreneurship is all about seeing and doing things differently from everyone else, so maybe you should be more…

The competition for the Engineering Drone Video of the Year (EDVY) competition was fierce this year with more than 2,500 votes being cast during two weeks of online voting.  Over…

By Jeremy Clarke, Director, Executive Search & Recruitment, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Focus your firm’s retention strategy on offering meaningful benefits that are in alignment with core human…

By Ezequiel Tovar, Ownership Transition Analyst, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter What qualities give founders peace of mind and the necessary trust to hand over the reins of their…

By Kristin Kautz, CPSM From The Zweig Letter AI assistants empower personalized and effective support that will save time and money, and enhance creativity and quality. Building your own AI…

The employee-focused recruiting, retention, and compensation strategy. By Sara Karstetter, Advisor, Mergers & Acquisitions, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Stellar management usually consists of those who are great at…

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 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…