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Rope Pulling
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The Leadership Commitment to Planning and Process Adoption

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the design and construction industry, every successful project begins with a solid plan, but even the best plans can fall apart without proper execution. AEC firms understand that effective project management is critical to delivering on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. However, there’s

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AI Revolution
AEC

A Different Take on the AI Revolution

A Different Take on the AI Revolution The rapid advancement of AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, has sparked a fervent debate about the future of jobs, particularly in fields like design engineering and architecture. Some predict that AI will soon eliminate these roles, but history suggests a more nuanced view.

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Tools Hanging
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Over-Reliance on Tools to Solve Business Problems

In my work with company leadership, I frequently encounter dissatisfaction with current software programs and digital tools, particularly in project management and enterprise resource management (ERP). Many leaders are evaluating or considering a change in their business software, believing that new tools will solve their problems. However, a closer look

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Pie Chart Hand
AEC

What is a Fractional Chief Operating Officer

Have you been struggling to keep up with running your firm?  Stuck on the hamster wheel trying to be the leader, operator, business developer and technical guru?  Do you lack the time to focus on creating improvements or growth, but aren’t confident you can carry a full-time COO?  You are

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roundtable discussion
AEC

Tackling the Top Challenges for Small AEC Firms with BOSS

During my recent attendance at the CEO roundtable for small firms at the ACEC National Conference in Austin, Texas, CEOs shared their top challenges:  Firm Growth Ownership Transition and Succession Planning Workforce Shortage While topics like AI, DEI, and workforce shortages dominate the industry narrative, these rankings are quite fitting

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