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PM Skills: What Today’s AEC Clients Expect Beyond Schedules & Budgets

Barbara Stiles, FSMPS, CPSM, Jennifer Knox, PE, MBA

February 12, 2026

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Buy-Side: Why Clarity Eats Capital in AEC M&A

Tom Godin, Zweig Group

February 10, 2026

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Why do AEC Firms Still Use the Seller-Doer Model?

Scott D. Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM

January 29, 2026

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AEC Bonus Structures: Understanding Discretionary vs. Non-Discretionary

Kristi Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP

January 22, 2026

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10 Strategic Planning Pitfalls Holding AEC Firms Back (And How to Fix Them)

Scott D. Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM

January 8, 2026

Bonus vs. Distribution: Optimizing Owner Compensation in AEC

Robert E. Jones, CPA, CPCM

December 18, 2025

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Choosing the Right Integration Strategy: API vs. Stored Procedures

December 11, 2025

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Is the Seller-Doer Model Right for Your AEC Firm?

Scott D. Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM

December 4, 2025

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M&A in AE: Why State Licensing and Tax Compliance Can Make or Break Your Deal

Karen J. Poist, CPA

November 25, 2025

Preparing Your Accounting System for Government Contract Success

Robert E. Jones, CPA, CPCM

November 20, 2025

ESOPs in AEC: 3 Essential Lessons for Leaders

Brad Wilson, CMA, MBA

November 13, 2025

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Assembling a High-Impact Board

November 6, 2025

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