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Hear from industry thought leaders and experts on the latest trends, technology, and issues shaping project-based businesses today.
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In the Age of AI, Curiosity Is the Real Advantage
AI is accelerating how people learn, solve problems, and approach their work. Curiosity, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives can help people adapt and contribute as AI reshapes established ways of working.
Insights to Action: What the Data Means for Your 2027 Plan
In a year defined by mixed signals, the most successful firms won't simply react to market conditions. They'll use data to make informed decisions, invest strategically, and adapt with confidence.
Why CFOs Should Be Quantifying Cyber Risk Like Any Other P&L Exposure
This article shows why cybersecurity should be modeled as a financial exposure, not just an IT issue, for finance leaders at architecture, engineering, and consulting firms.
Rebuilding Client Trust in Consulting: Why Transparency, Agility, and Outcomes Matter More Than Ever
Rebuilding client trust in consulting requires transparency, proactive communication, responsible AI use, and operational excellence. This article explains how consulting firms can strengthen each one.
Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Built Environment: What's Really Involved?
Learn how connecting project, financial, and resourcing data creates a single source of truth, so built environment firms catch problems before month-end.
Boutique Consulting Firms vs. Generalists: Why Specialization Wins
Discover why boutique consulting firms are outpacing generalists on speed, outcomes, and client relationships, and what it means for your firm's strategy.
Reimagining Specification Development: The Untapped Potential of Connected Spec Data
Connected specification data creates new opportunities beyond information management. This article explores how intelligence can help A&E professionals identify relationships, dependencies, and potential issues that may otherwise be difficult to detect.
Why Finance Is the Performance Engine for Professional Services Firms, Not Just the Scorekeeper
This article examines how finance leaders at architecture, engineering (A&E), and consulting firms are taking on AI governance, real-time performance visibility, and forward-looking cost control.
5 Ways Construction Professionals Keep Our World Running
During Construction Appreciation Week, see how construction professionals keep our world moving forward with essential skills, dedication, and innovation.
Earned Value Management 101: Why It's the KPI Most Firms Get Wrong
This article explains how to track Earned Value Management (EVM), the project KPI that provides project leaders with the earliest warning of cost and schedule problems in professional services engagements.
Creating a Highly Differentiated Market Position: 6 Ways to Set Your Consulting Firm Apart
This guide outlines six practical ways consulting firm leaders can differentiate their firm in a crowded, look-alike market.
2026 PSO Benchmarks: What We Learned and What's Next from the SPI Maturity Benchmark Report
This article outlines key findings from the 2026 SPI Professional Services Maturity™ Benchmark Report, covering how the professional services industry performed in 2025 and where firms should focus in 2026 and as they plan for 2027.
Five Signals Shaping GovCon Project Execution in 2026
Drawing on the 2026 Deltek Clarity GovCon study, this article breaks down five signals shaping how government contractors execute projects and manage risk. It spans delivery performance, tool integration, risk management, AI adoption and governance, and the gap between top performers and the rest of the market.