))
The Zweig Group provides management information and expertise to architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms worldwide. Our books, magazines, research reports, seminars, conferences, awards programs, and consulting services provide Design Firm leaders with the tools they need to be more successful! The Zweig Letter Podcast is a regular dose of ideas, topics, and information discussed in our Newsletter. The Zweig Letter is one of the longest-running newsletters in ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to ElevateHER’s Empower Space “What I Wish I Knew Podcast Series”! This limited podcast series will help young women learn from seasoned Design professionals all the things they wish they knew when entering the workplace.
…
continue reading
1
Beyond Awards: How Data and Research are Elevating AEC Firms
45:14
45:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:14
“I think the employee experience—and we've seen over the last five years how important the employee experience has been with how tight the labor market has been and how everybody is competing for the same people… To ensure good retention, you must survey your employees to see what they think of your firm.” Kyle Ahern About our Guests: Keith Sequeir…
…
continue reading
1
Supporting AEC Industry Emerging Talent: Insights from Rising Stars Mike Makris and Duncan Robertson
56:36
56:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:36
"Mistakes are not fatal, but don't keep them to yourself.” Mike Makris About our Guests: Originally from Washington, Duncan Robertson has spent the past six years honing his marketing and public relations expertise and now brings those skills to the design industry. After earning a Communication degree with a business emphasis from Boise State Univ…
…
continue reading
1
Elevate AEC - Culture Shock: How to Keep Your Company Vibes Alive
54:11
54:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:11
"Every time we give an award to someone, there is one of our six values that's tied in with the citation." Don Young In this episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, we share a panel session from the Zweig Group's 2024 ElevateAEC event. We delve into the evolving landscape of modern work environments and the importance of maintaining a thriving culture…
…
continue reading
1
From Specs to Stories: Cherise Lakeside's Podcasting Adventure!
1:04:11
1:04:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:11
From Specs to Stories: Cherise Lakeside's Podcasting Adventure! "A lot of architects are rather introverted as well, so it takes some work to pull that out. And for me, my win is, did I get you out of your shell to share your passion for what you do for a living and what you create?" Cherise Lakeside About the Guest: Cherise Lakeside is a seasoned …
…
continue reading
1
ElevateAEC - How we Inspire and Transition Ownership to the Next Generation
59:04
59:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:04
ElevateAEC - How we Inspire and Transition Ownership to the Next Generation "The ownership transition is not just about percentages; it's about value and creating a legacy." John R. McAdams About the Guest: John R. McAdams is the founder of McAdams, a leading engineering, planning, and design firm that has shaped communities for over 40 years. Know…
…
continue reading
1
ElevateAEC - From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Project Leadership and Organizational Growth
1:06:54
1:06:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:54
"You never know where you are going to learn information that is going to potentially be game-changing for you." Justin Smith About the Moderator: Justin Smith is a renowned expert in project management strategies and tactics, providing strategic consulting and training for the Zweig Group. With an impressive track record in business growth and lea…
…
continue reading
1
Bridging Design and Construction: A M King's Collaborative Success Story
46:29
46:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:29
Bridging Design and Construction: A M King's Collaborative Success Story "25 years ago when I graduated the term design build, it wasn't unheard of, but it certainly wasn't something that we talked about." Dan Crist About the Guest: Dan Crist is the President of A M King, a prominent design, construction, facility services, and property consulting …
…
continue reading
1
Exploring Avail's Impact on AEC Content Management with Randall Steven
38:54
38:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:54
Exploring Avail's Impact on AEC Content Management with Randall Stevens "I've really spent the last 25 years building software technology products that are being used in the architecture engineering construction market." Randall Stevens About the Guest: Randall Stevens is a long-time veteran in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) …
…
continue reading
1
Riding the AI Wave: From Fear to Opportunities in the AEC Industry
1:01:46
1:01:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:46
Riding the AI Wave: From Fear to Opportunities "AI is evolving every single second. I am begging you to start to use it today, just to see what it's like." Kristin Kautz Download the Presentation to Follow Along About the Guest: Kristin Kautz is a seasoned SMPS Fellow and AI enthusiast who specializes in integrating marketing and artificial intelli…
…
continue reading
1
AI Transforming AEC: From Design to Recruitment and Beyond a Conversation with KP Reddy
50:18
50:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:18
AI Transforming AEC: From Design to Recruitment and Beyond "So I think AI will give an opportunity for people that maybe are less technical to use these tools to really execute more work." KP Reddy About the Guest: KP Reddy is the founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures, a visionary venture capital firm specializing in tech startups within the AEC (Arch…
…
continue reading
1
Innovative Startup Pirros Revolutionizes Detail Management for Design Firms
32:44
32:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:44
Innovative Startup Pirros Revolutionizes Detail Management for Design Firms "We saw a lack of new software being developed for the design industry specifically." Peter Johann Randy Wilburn sits down with Peter Johann, COO of Pirros, on the Zweig Letter podcast to explore the innovative intersection of technology and the design industry. Peter refle…
…
continue reading
1
Reg Prentice on Simplifying Data Management for Design Firms
51:14
51:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:14
Reg Prentice on Simplifying Data Management for Design Firms "The two most valuable things people have a design firm has is its people, number one. Right. That's obviously always going to be the case, but number two is really its history and its institutional knowledge, which primarily exists in the form of the information that's stored." Reg Prent…
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: Learn How Structural Engineer Scott Harvey-Lewis Pivoted from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship
34:42
34:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:42
We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on the Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, Scott Harvey-Lewis, a seasoned professional in the AEC industry, shares his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and the power of resilience. Episode Summary In this episode, Scott delves into his career journey, highlight…
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: Justin Smith And Zweig Group Are Elevating Project Management Training
35:19
35:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:19
We’re thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on the Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, Justin Smith, a distinguished leader in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, joins the Zweig Letter Podcast to share his profound expertise on leadership and business development. Episode Summary In this …
…
continue reading
1
Encore Presentation: Innovating with Transparency – Burke Pemberton on Stok’s ‘Working Out Loud’ Approach
55:56
55:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:56
We're thrilled to bring back one of our most downloaded episodes on The Zweig Letter Podcast! In this popular episode, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Burke Pemberton, the Chief Financial Officer of Stok, a company dedicated to integrating sustainability into the built environment.In this episode, Burke shares invaluable insights on Stok's innova…
…
continue reading
1
Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights
49:00
49:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:00
Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights "Being progressive and open-minded in how you define the roles that you need is critical to successful recruiting." Jeremy Clarke About the Guest: Jeremy Clarke: Jeremy Clarke is the Director of Recruiting and Retention at Zweig Group. He boasts a rich background as a combat vete…
…
continue reading
1
Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons
49:24
49:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:24
Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons "What was the most important opportunity? And we heard two things. We heard learning management...and AI." Christopher Parsons About the Guest: Christopher Parsons is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, a firm based in San Francisco specializing in knowledge man…
…
continue reading
1
The Adaptable Approach: Insights from a Seasoned Engineering President with Josh Fowler
44:05
44:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:05
Adapting to the Future: Josh Fowler on Leadership, AI, and Engineering Excellence in the Palmetto State "You really need to work on building your network and working your network because you never know what kind of doors are going to be open for you." Josh Fowler About the Show Josh Fowler, President of Davis & Floyd, a multi-disciplinary civil eng…
…
continue reading
1
Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation
46:54
46:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:54
Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation "The dynamic shift since post-COVID has started an all-out war on talent. Smaller firms like ours... we're getting marginalized trying to acquire that talent and to hold on to it." Scott Erricson About the Show Scott Erricson is a principal and the founding owner of e2 Engin…
…
continue reading
1
Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry
33:05
33:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:05
Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry “I’m very excited for the future of where the AEC industry is heading." Luke Carothers About the Show Luke Carothers is the Senior Content Manager for Zweig Group and also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine. Specializing in content rooted in t…
…
continue reading
1
UES CEO Dave Witsken discusses Growth Strategies and Talent Acquisition in AEC
34:34
34:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:34
About the Show "Having a good strategy enables good organic growth, both revenue and people.” Dave Witsken About the Guest: Dave Witsken is the CEO of UES, a company widely recognized in the architectural, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting spaces for its exceptional growth and industry impact. UES, under Dave's leadership, has not…
…
continue reading
1
Building the Future: Kyle Cheerangie's Blueprint for Young Engineers
49:31
49:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:31
Building the Future: Kyle Cheerangie's Blueprint for Young Engineers "You have to practice designing... You have to know what it feels like to load that information into your brain." - Kyle Cheerangie Summary: In this insightful episode of the Zweig Letter podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with the brilliant Kyle Cheerangie, a department manage…
…
continue reading
1
Lessons in Entrepreneurship: Navigating Success and Failure with Harry Clark - Elevate AEC 2023
1:08:21
1:08:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:21
"You have to be like Superman; you're a risk-taker. But once you've attained success and you have a larger entity, it's important to shift your mindset to that of a risk manager. " Harry Clark Summary: In this special episode of the TZL podcast, we feature an enlightening keynote speech by Harry Clark, delivered at the Zweig Group's 2023 Elevate AE…
…
continue reading
1
Data-Driven Decision Making in Design: Harnessing the Power of Analytics - Keith Sequeira
44:54
44:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:54
"The ability to access decades worth of industry data in seconds is a game-changer. It's time to leverage this knowledge and stay ahead of the competition." Keith Sequeira, Zweig Group 🎙️ In our latest TZL Podcast episode, we dive into an enlightening chat with Zweig Group's data analytics guru, Keith Sequeira. We unpack how data is revolutionizing…
…
continue reading
1
Breaking Boundaries: How Collaboration Transcends Competition for Design Professionals - Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest
48:37
48:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:37
"In this day and age, storytelling is a powerful tool for design professionals to amplify their brand and foster collaborative relationships." - Carey Balogh, Brand Groupies In this episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast, Randy Wilburn welcomes Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest, founders of Brand Groupies. With backgrounds in fashion PR, they've carved o…
…
continue reading
