Winter Means Budget Season: Planning Resources, Staffing, and Project Pipelines for the Year Ahead
As temperatures drop and the pace of outdoor work shifts, winter becomes more than just a change in weather for AEC firms—it signals the beginning of budget season. This is the time when leaders assess [...]
Thankful for the Hands That Build: AEC Appreciation Ideas
As we enter the Thanksgiving, it’s a natural moment for showing appreciation to the people who help move our industry forward. The AEC community is built on teamwork, trust, and an incredible amount of hard [...]
Keep Your Pipes Flowing This Holiday Season: Illinois American Water Shares Safe Disposal Tips for Fats, Oils & Grease
With holiday cooking in full swing, Illinois American Water is reminding residents to take simple steps to protect their home plumbing and community wastewater systems. The key? Properly disposing of fats, oils, and grease—commonly known [...]
Midwest Construction Outlook: From Record Highs to Realignment
The Midwest’s nonresidential construction market is on track for a historic peak in 2025, with total starts projected to reach $145.5 billion before moderating to $126.9 billion in 2026 and stabilizing near $131.5 billion [...]
2026 AEC Readiness Closer to Home
Here are some of the greatest threats facing the construction industry heading into 2026 — especially relevant for the AEC world you move in — along with how firms (and you, as a leader) might [...]
Avoiding the “Recency Trap” During End Of Year Reviews
Performance reviews are supposed to reflect an employee’s work over an entire year—yet, all too often, they mostly reflect the last few weeks or months. That’s the recency trap: when the most recent wins (or [...]