Client Portal
Contact
Stambaugh Ness
Services
Advisory
Government Contracting Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
Project Management Services
State Advisory
Strategic Buyer, PE & Platform Firm Services
Strategic Growth
Valuation & Modeling
Workforce
Tax
Tax Planning, Strategy & Services
Business Incentives & Tax Credits
State & Local Tax Services
International Tax
Assurance
Audits, Reviews & Compilations
Employee Benefit Plan Audit Services
Government Contracting Audit
Technology Solutions
Managed Technology Solutions
On Demand IT Support
IT Compliance & Cybersecurity
Technology Benchmarking
Cloud Technology Solutions
Data Solutions
ERP Solutions
Managed Services
Outsourced Services
Fractional Leadership
Wealth Management
Software
Consulting
Ajera Consulting
Vantagepoint / Vision Consulting
Deltek
Ajera
Vantagepoint
Vision
Project Information Management
Deltek Vantagepoint Reports
Egnyte
Microsoft
Everyday AI
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Azure
Resources
Blog
Podcasts
Publications
Learning & Development
Events
Upcoming Events
On-Demand
About
The SN Story
People
News
Success Stories
Strategic Relationships
Careers
The SN Benefits
The SN Culture
The SN Remote Experience
Current Openings
Architectural professionals reviewing US map for sales tax challenges facing architecture and engineering firms.
Sales Tax Challenges Facing Architecture and Engineering Firms
Karen J. Poist, CPA
March 12, 2026
Digital marketing graphic for Stambaugh Ness blog titled "Why Every AEC Firm Needs a CISO," featuring an executive overlooking a modern city skyline. The graphic represents strategic cybersecurity leadership and AEC CISO services for architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
Why Every AEC Firm Needs a CISO—Even If It’s Not Full Time
Steve Jarmon
March 5, 2026
Photorealistic image of classical architectural stone pillars in a row with warm sunlight, illustrating the foundational pillars of AEC M&A due diligence: financial, tax, talent, and culture
Buy-Side M&A: Diligence During the Deal
Kevin Kline, CPA
February 26, 2026
AE professional looking over a highway, representing strategic navigation for the 2026 NCM Rebuild.
2026 NCM: Déjà Vu, With Real Consequences
Tony Machi, CPA, MBA
February 23, 2026
Iceberg visual representing AEC client expectations for project management, illustrating technical skills above the water and power skills like leadership and communication below the surface.
PM Skills: What Today’s AEC Clients Expect Beyond Schedules & Budgets
Barbara Stiles, FSMPS, CPSM, Jennifer Knox, PE, MBA
February 12, 2026
A modern city skyline viewed through reflective glass walls, featuring the title "Buy-Side: Why Clarity Eats Capital in AEC M&A" by Tom Godin of Stambaugh Ness.
Buy-Side: Why Clarity Eats Capital in AEC M&A
Tom Godin, Zweig Group
February 10, 2026
The composite visual features silhouettes of two professionals—one in business attire, one in a hard hat—overlaid with a glowing architectural blueprint and construction cranes.
Why do AEC Firms Still Use the Seller-Doer Model?
Scott D. Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM
January 29, 2026
AEC professional workspace featuring a hard hat, architectural blueprints, and a laptop displaying financial charts representing compensation strategy and overhead rate analysis.
AEC Bonus Structures: Understanding Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary
Kristi Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
January 22, 2026
Stambaugh Ness blog cover featuring a collaborative AEC strategic planning workshop with sticky notes on glass, titled "10 Strategic Planning Pitfalls Holding AEC Firms Back (And How to Fix Them)" by Scott D. Butcher.
10 Strategic Planning Pitfalls Holding AEC Firms Back (And How to Fix Them)
Scott D. Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM
January 8, 2026
Graphic titled 'Bonus vs. Distribution: Optimizing Owner Compensation in AEC' featuring a close-up of a professional's hands counting a fan of $100 bills over a desk. The post is authored by Robert E. Jones, CPA, CPCM, and includes the Stambaugh Ness logo.
Bonus vs. Distribution: Optimizing Owner Compensation in AEC
Robert E. Jones, CPA, CPCM
December 18, 2025

Posts navigation

Older posts
See Stambaugh Ness ratings and testimonials on ClearlyRated.
Subscribe
Copyright © 2026 Stambaugh Ness.
Sitemap
Privacy Policy