November 2017 - Morrissey Goodale

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter, notching its quickest pace in more than two years, and there are signs that the momentum was sustained at the start of the third quarter. Source – Reuters Given that, the economy is humming along, combined with current U.S. unemployment rates, hovering around […]

As an recruiter, I have spoken with hundreds of AE professionals.  I talk to a lot engineers and architects who are happy, but also quite a few who aren’t.  Ever talk to someone who hates their job? Personally, I feel for them. Who wants to go to a job they hate? Often, it’s the company culture that has […]

Acquisitions in the design industry happen all the time.  They are great tools to use for firms interested in growing revenues by moving into new markets, or adding additional services. When done effectively, acquiring firms get backlogs of work, client lists, and talented people who possess the knowledge and skills needed to profitably manage and […]

Jones, Smith and Stevens is a 60-person architectural firm headquartered in the Mid-Atlantic.  The firm serves the higher education market, and has three partners with different goals and objectives.  Tim Jones wants to grow to the point where the firm is the largest design firm in the world.  Scott Smith wants to keep his hands […]