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Whitehorn Financial Managing Principal Steve Whitehorn offers effective ways to recoup lost revenue, including a few strategies that capitalize on...

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AEC firms recognize the upsides of exploring new, emerging markets. Whitehorn Financial's Steve Whitehorn offers four principles that can help guid...

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AEC consultant Steve Whitehorn shares several ways in which architects can be more effective managers of value-engineered change.

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Though talking about money can be difficult, creating and following a clear plan for getting paid is essential for your firm to thrive, writes Stev...

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Close to retiring? Without a plan for leadership transition, you might not foster candidates who will be capable of taking over the reins, says Whi...

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In order for your firm to thrive and preserve your legacy after retirement, it is essential that you create a strategic plan to not only transition...

It’s always a good idea to discuss any concerns you may have about your liability or risk exposure with your professional liability advisor and project owner, but it’s also important that you develop your own procedures that will help you take control of the flow of information on a project.
In Part 1, we covered taking control of the submittals schedule and managing RFIs. Let’s move on to properly allocating substitutions and limiting...

By controlling the flow of information and communication during construction, AE firms can better control their costs and risk exposure, and increase their profitability.
AE firms need to protect themselves against vague contractual and procedural situations during all phases of the project in order to minimize their...