Daryl Simons Jr.

From sacrifice to sustainability By Daryl Simons Jr. As employees rethink the role of work in their lives, AEC firms must reconsider what long-term performance really requires. If it’s not a hell yeah By Janki DePalma A “hell yeah” mindset helps firms move from fear-based decisions to choices grounded in clarity and strategy. Hiring Junior in your AEC firm By Mark Zweig When family enters the org chart, leaders must manage perception, opportunity, and accountability with far more discipline.

More pay – and pizza By Daryl Simons Jr. If your retention strategy relies on appreciation events instead of competitive pay, you are already losing talent. Why clarity eats capital in buy-side M&A By Tom Godin In AEC M&A, the real risk isn’t finding deals; it’s being unprepared to integrate them. Stop waiting – start using AI By Mark Zweig Firms that ignore AI will look slower, more expensive, and harder to work with.

AI in recruiting By Daryl Simons Jr. Technology can enhance recruiting efficiency, but human connection, trust, and judgment will always define successful hiring. Choosing the right integration strategy By Michael DiOrio Modern AEC firms win by connecting specialized systems intelligently, choosing APIs or stored procedures based on performance, scalability, and integration needs.