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JUNE 18, 2012

6 Techniques for Managing Up. authority and responsibility to good project managers, and then stay out of their way. A few, however, like to “meddle” in the management. manage your manager? Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

PSMJ Tips: Branch Managers - Mini CEOs. A logical choice is a branch manager. Successful branch office managers are good candidates because they: • Operate the branch office as a profitable entity. • Manage all office costs. They often serve as personnel manager as well as “head” of the branch.

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AUGUST 23, 2011

Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index declined for the fourth month in a row in July. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. skip to main | skip to sidebar. AECBytes.com.

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MARCH 26, 2012

Effective Project Managers Need Authority. Clients want strong project leaders rather than mere project “administrators” who’ll simply manage things and move them around. Truly effective project managers require a level of authority that gives them the right to commit their firm on a client need-by-need basis.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

6 Common Project Management Practices of the Most Successful A/E/C Firms. Benchmark your current project management practices against these six areas of focus and see how you might improve. these six common practices is very helpful in project management. project management professional. Architectural Record.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. Most risks are foreseeable and responsive to thoughtful project management. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. • Risk reduction by any means is usually superior to any management scheme. Architectural Record.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Managing Risk in Public Works. Any discussion of risk management in public works project delivery must consider the primary causes of project failure. For more project management tips, come to PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp , the worlds most successful PM training program in the industry! Architectural Record.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

to Advance A/Es Risk and Practice Management. According to Alex Blanco, Chief Underwriting Officer of XL Insurance’s Design Professional group, “Both XL and PSMJ have spent decades honing their expertise and insights on A/E firms’ risk management and business practice issues. Architectural Record. AECBytes.com.

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JUNE 9, 2009

Newton, MA (June 9, 2009)—Median operating profits for architecture, engineering, and construction firms fell to 11.8 Firms who work primarily in architecture and those who work in engineering (survey) each reported median profits of just 9.5 percent loss for architecture and a 3.4 Published by PSMJ Resources, Inc., consultant.

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MAY 28, 2009

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, today published the 2009 PSMJ Circle of Excellence. has offered publications, educational programs, in-house training and management consulting services to A/E/C professionals worldwide.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

In a design-build, and particularly a P3, an architecture and. The strength of every A/E/C firm is its project managers. project managers to deliver projects successfully. PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp , which has trained more than 30,000 top-flight project managers. Architectural Record.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. Managing Risk in Public Works. Good Project Management is Good Risk Management. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. HubTrotter.

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AUGUST 25, 2011

Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Acce. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Building Design & Construction. Architect magazine. Environmental Design & Construction. GreenSource.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

Project managers are the leaders on the front line, and are. Stasiowski, FAIA, outlines five attributes that successful managers must possess in order to also be successful marketers. A project manager’s job is to. The project manager who can do this by giving the client credit for successes, involving. friendship.

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

Project managers should regularly review their contracts and projects to determine that the firm has not inadvertently exceeded the contractual obligations. The strength of every A/E/C firm is its project managers. practice must develop highly skilled project managers to deliver. worlds most successful project managers.

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DECEMBER 28, 2011

Reading provides you with an important skill for today’s manager: the ability to see linkages between unrelated events. Learn more tips for becoming a better PM team leader with the worlds most successful project managers by attending PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp. Architectural Record. Managing Employees.

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APRIL 30, 2012

To learn more tips and techniques you can use to become a better and more successful project manager, check out PSMJ’s Ultimate Project Management Manual. PSMJ’s Ultimate Project Management Manual can instantly and dramatically improve your ability to manage projects for. Architectural Record.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012

It is no secret that ownership succession is a growing challenge for many architecture and engineering firms and this is one of the most significant drivers of elevated merger and acquisition activity in 2011 and going into 2012. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

PSMJ Announces Dates for the A/E/C Industry Summit, the Premier Event in 2012 for the Architecture and Engineering Industry. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. Hires New Managing Editor to. Architecture Firms Rebound in November. BIMformation.com.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, distributed its annual PSMJ Circle of Excellence and Premier Award for Client Satisfaction Awards for 2011. Furthermore, Burns & McDonnell took home top honors in both the Most Responsive and Best at Managing Budgets categories.

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MAY 25, 2010

the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/engineering/construction) industries, today published the 2010 PSMJ Circle of Excellence. Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture Bernardin Lochmueller & Associates Inc Brown Engineers LLC CP&Y Inc Cooper Zietz Consulting Engineers, Inc.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

For more tips on how to mitigate risks with great project management skills, attend PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp , the worlds most successful PM training program in the industry! Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. If you make a mistake, own it.

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APRIL 6, 2012

Another Month of Revenue Growth at Architecture Firms. The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index increased again in February, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. While improvement has been modest each month, it is a welcome sign that 2012 has seen only growth so far for the architecture industry.

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APRIL 23, 2012

According to a 2011 survey by Knowledge Architecture, of 266 A/E firms profiled – of varying size – approximately 57% are actively using social media. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. Another Month of Revenue Growth at Architecture Fi.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2011

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index reported another decline in the month of October. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) serves as the leading economic indicator of construction activity, and reflects the approximate 9-12 month lag time between architecture billings, and actual construction spending.

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MAY 29, 2012

Your project managers are key players in ensuring that the. PMs are responsible for managing projects, but to be truly effective, they must also understand the firm’s monthly financial reporting cycles and have the ability to. The project manager must prepare the project budget and monitor its. Architectural Record.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Founded in 1976, FSC Architects & Engineers is a professional consulting practice with a special interest in cold-climate and remote-location architecture and engineering projects. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. Managing Risk in Public Works.

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JUNE 25, 2012

Programs should be taken in leadership training, project management, and marketing, as well as technical and other support functions. management. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. 2012 Construction Project Management Benchmark Sur. Young staff in.

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APRIL 16, 2012

Learn more practical PM advice with our new edition of the Ultimate Project Management Manual. The Ultimate Project Management Manual can instantly and dramatically improve a Project Managers ability to manage projec ts for quality, speed, and profitability. Architectural Record. Managing Employees.

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APRIL 9, 2012

Learn more practical PM advice with our new edition of the Ultimate Project Management Manual. The Ultimate Project Management Manual can instantly and dramatically improve a Project Managers ability to manage projects for quality, speed, and profitability. Architectural Record. Managing Employees.

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JUNE 6, 2012

In just the past few years alone, the architecture/engineering/construction industry has experienced major economic turmoil, significant advances in project delivery technology, and increasing pressure on succession planning. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees.

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JULY 27, 2012

After a slight decrease in April, the American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index fell sharply in May. It marked the biggest drop seen in the architecture industry in almost a year. Trends in business conditions at architecture firms are reflecting a slowdown in the broader economy. Architectural Record.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

No matter how well your projects are managed, some errors and omissions will occur. Learn more about the quality control responsibilities of a PM by attending PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. BIMformation.com.

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MAY 11, 2012

The American Institute Architects’ Architecture Billings Index showed modest growth again in March, the fifth consecutive month of gains. Architecture firms have reported growth in the value of new design/design-build contracts for the last three months. Architectural Record. Managing Employees. BIMformation.com.

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JULY 23, 2012

PSMJ has been addressing effective financial management in design. our A/E/C Successful Financial Management Seminar. Together, well walk through a structured, logical approach to sound and sustainable financial management for your A/E firm. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

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AUGUST 15, 2011

Manage your teams well. As a project manager, you are the leader. Learn more tips for becoming a better project management and team leader with the worlds most successful project managers by attending PSMJs A/E/C Project Management Bootcamp. Architectural Record. Managing Employees. BIMformation.com.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012

The transaction creates a full-service architectural and engineering firm that will serve southern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. Architectural Record. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Managing Employees. BIMformation.com. BuiltEnvironment. AECBytes.com. Public Works Solutions. Architect magazine.

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