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Miscommunication: The Hidden Drain on Project Margins

A/E/C projects don’t typically lose money because of technical mistakes.

Projects lose money because of miscommunication.

You see it every day:

👉A missed client cue.

👉A poorly led meeting.

👉An unclear email that delays project handovers and brings cost overruns.

Leaders often underestimate the cost of these misunderstandings.

The frustrating part is that most miscommunication in our industry is avoidable. 🎯

The blunders above chip away at trust, delay schedules, and shrink profit margins.

📈In today’s competitive market, communication isn’t a “soft skill.”

It’s a revenue skill.

Is your team helping to protect profits?

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The Training Gap Smart A/E/C Leaders Don't Ignore

What if you saw training differently?

Successful A/E/C firms that capture pursuits face and embrace workplace training data. 📈

They don't make excuses about budgets, limited time, or keeping training in-house: 

  • Nearly 50 percent of managers with 10 or more years of experience report having received a total of only nine hours of training.
  • Almost 45 percent of managers who have been in their role for less than a year haven't had any training.

Research from Lorman shows that internal programs may save your firm money in the short term, but the benefits are limited.

🎯Most employees crave fresh perspectives and innovative problem-solving strategies.

To scale and narrow talent gaps, proactive firms are willing to invest in external training.

A/E/C executives must be open-minded and know that scalability is intertwined with today's business development and communication skills.

How does your team measure up against competitors? 

Savvy leaders recognize the return on investment i...

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