The Zweig Letter

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 management solutions for the architectural, engineeri...

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 engineering firm in South Carolina, brings a dyna...

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 Engineers , a consulting engineering firm specializing...

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 the architectural, engineering, planning, and envir...

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 notably achieved the status of a three-time "Hot Firm...

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 manager in South Florida whose expertise in roadway and...

"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 AEC Conference. Known for his exceptional tra...

"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 decision-making in design firms. 🌟 Key Hi...

"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 out a niche in social media management, pub...

About the Show: "People want to work for firms that have a great vision and a mission. How are we going to get there? What's your purpose in terms of culture, can you rattle it off?"   - Bill McConnell, Vertex In this special episode of the TZL Podcast, recorded live at the 2023 Elevate AEC Conference in Frisco, TX, host R Wilburn brings you an enlightening conversation with Chad Clinehens, C...

About the Show: "We recognized that if we were going to take it to the next level, we're going to have to really develop a brand. Your people deserve a brand that's as great as them."   - Jerrod Hogan, OWN, Inc. Jerrod Hogan's path to leadership is anything but conventional. He grew up learning the virtues of empathy and service from a devoted Baptist pastor. A pivotal moment came when his fa...

"You have to have some level of grace in the ability to deflect certain things that come your way and not necessarily lose your cool if things don't go right.”   -Anna Finley Summary:   Join host Randy Wilburn for an enlightening conversation with Anna Finley, Director of Operations at Zweig Group .  In this episode, Anna unpacks the power of recognizing and celebrating workplace ac...

AI and how it will impact the Design Industry "Every role and every person in your firm is going to be impacted by AI. It's not just for the marketing or IT department, it's pervasive throughout your organization.”   - Kristin Kautz Summary:   In this episode of the TZL Podcast, we are joined by guest Kristin Kautz, an AI consultant, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI)...

About the Show: "The most diverse companies are the most successful companies, period."   - Melvalean MacLemore Summary:   In this enlightening episode of the TZL podcast, Melvalean MacLemore and Zhetique Gunn, dedicated committee members of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and key players in the HBCU Professional Development Program (PDP), sit down to discuss the...

"Communication is everything. It was the lifeblood for the success that we had on this project."   - Bill Mandara, Mancini Visualize the hustle and bustle of Times Square, the pulsing core of New York City. Now, imagine elevating an entire structure in the midst of one of the busiest intersections in North America if not the World. This is the scale of the TSX Broadway undertaking to which Bi...

Preview the Elevate AEC Conference: Inspiring Leadership and Industry-wide Progress With Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens "There are very few rooms that you can be in where you can connect with that many people and gain that much insight and understanding."   - Chad Clinehens Do you want to enhance your professional network and gain valuable industry insights? Are you looking for a solution to...

Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Designers with AECOM’s Ross Wimer "We're helping our clients trim their portfolios and make their buildings more efficient."   - Ross Wimer Ross Wimer is an accomplished architect and Global Head of Architecture at AECOM , who has dedicated his career to sustainable design. Ross's extensive experience working on projects worldwide has equipped him...

"We always need to be minding the back office as much as we mind our interactions with our clients."   - Robert Yuen In this episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, CEO of Monograph, Robert Yuen , discusses their 2023 Strategic Risk Report for the design industry . As firms face economic uncertainty, Robert offers strategies to tackle the risks associated with money, clients, time, and talent.&n...

"Investing in HR, marketing, and other 'overhead' areas drives the greatest growth." Chad Clinehens Have you heard these 3 myths about building a cohesive C-suite team in the AEC industry? If so, you might be missing out on valuable opportunities. But don't worry, Chad Clinehens is here to share the truth and help you create the ultimate leadership team. Listen to this breakout session from the 20...

The Power of Trust & Knowledge Sharing: A Chat with GMB's David Bolt "Knowledge is something to be shared."   - David Bolt David Bolt traces his extraordinary design career journey back to his passion for both the creative and logical aspects of life. With a strong foundation in architecture, he has remained with one company, GMB, for a remarkable 25 years. From starting as an intern, Dav...

Venture Capital Meets Design: Exploring Opportunities with Shadow Ventures and Nick Durham "You want to be a part of building something really important to lots of people."   - Nick Durham Get ready to meet Nick Durham, a general partner at Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, technology-driven startups within the built environment. With a strong background in...

Creating Psychological Safety w/ Janki DePalma: Stop Apologizing & Start Growing When Janki DePalma discovered the irony of women apologizing for things they don't need to, she took action to encourage women and help them create a psychologically safe platform for them to be their best selves and foster innovation. "Making mistakes is a key part of the growth mindset. Great innovation comes fr...

In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits down with Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular.  Roger Krulak, considered the “OG” of Modular Building, has been in the construction and development industry for most of his life and was determined to find a solution to the lack of efficiency he experienced. After being charged with building a large project in Brooklyn, he moved to develop a more...

In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits with Mike Woeber, Co-Founder of Corporate Tax Advisors (CTA) , to discuss how design firms can learn how to qualify for R&D tax credits and maximize their business growth to unlock potential savings.  When Mike Woeber left his career at Ernst & Young , he became a tax partner. In the process, he discovered the lucrative, yet often overlooked...

In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits with Mark Hodges, Chief Growth Officer of Edafio, to discuss how design firms can better protect their data from cybercriminals.  "In this new world order, data is like crude oil. It's got utility even before it's refined. And many people ignore how much their data is worth, so they don't put the protection around it." - Mark Hodges. Mark Hodges is...