Architecture & Engineering Firms

There are five aspects of due diligence that create a sensible success strategy even if you re not in the market for a buyer or an acquisition right now If or when you are interested in pursuing an M A opportunity these five considerations also position you well among potential buyers

A common obstacle in assessing the fair value of an architecture and engineering A E firm is getting buyers and sellers to agree on what the business is worth Sellers who understand how their business is valued are in a better position to make sure they are not leaving money on the table

We continue our A E trend discussion with trusted Clayton McKervey partner and Zweig Group principal Jamie Claire Kiser In this installment we discuss critical ownership trends to keep in mind One of the biggest trends is the significant uptick in private equity participation and what this means for firm owners

Trusted C M partner and Zweig Group principal Jamie Claire Kiser continues her conversation about A E trends this time discussing critical staffing drivers that may impact A E firms in 2022 and beyond As those of us working in professional service firms know first hand attracting and retaining people is the top issue

When it comes to Key Performance Indicators KPIs for A E firms conventional wisdom suggests that healthier businesses always have bigger numbers While that s generally true there can be a lot more to metrics than just whether they re going up or down What s optimal for the size growth stage and market considerations for one business won t necessarily be right for yours

The dual pressures of emerging inflation and the Great Resignation have prompted A E industry leaders to rethink their approach to attracting and retaining the top employees they need to stay competitive