Partnering with our repeat client, a specialty construction contractor within the U.S. and Canadian infrastructure markets, Helbling search consultants attracted and secured an Executive Vice President & General Counsel who has initiated a shift in terms of what the expectations are for the company’s legal function by creating a collaborative environment where the General Counsel …
May
14
2013
ENR Reports Modest Gains In 2012 For Top 500 Design Firms
Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently released its annual Top 500 Design Firms issue which revealed modest gains within this sector in 2012. Like many firms in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, design firms are still in a ‘wait and see’ mode. They continue to face a buyer’s market, and to implement strategies to rebuild …
May
09
2013
EPA Announces Green Power Athletic Conference Champions
In our blog post, Top Green Power Purchasers in Higher Education, we recognized the higher education institutions that have 100% or more of their electricity usage coming from green power sources according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership program. Green Power is a subset of renewable energy, and represents the resources and …
May
06
2013
Helbling Releases Q2 A|E|C + Facilities Management eNewsletters
Last week, Helbling & Associates released its 2013 Q2 Architecture | Engineering | Construction [AEC] and Facilities Management Navigator eNewsletters. Tom Helbling opened by thanking readers for their support in our firm being recognized by our email service provider for our high percentage of readership and engagement. According to Constant Contact, we are in the …
Apr
25
2013
Outpatient Facilities Present Opportunities For Healthcare AEC Firms
We are all aware of the changes occurring with healthcare, and if you’re a professional within the Architecture / Engineering / Construction [AEC] industry, you know the opportunities this sector offers as well as the challenges. Healthcare projects are complex and, rightfully so, when organizations are grappling with: overall market dynamics, health system consolidations, Affordable …
Apr
23
2013
If You’re Not Video Interviewing Candidates, You Should Be
Recruitment and employee selection have been significantly impacted by the Internet and social media. Over the past several years, human resources (HR) departments and hiring managers have seen drastic changes in the way they recruit and select talent. In today’s business environment, they have to be astute of the latest technologies to maintain an efficient …
Apr
15
2013
GlaxoSmithKline’s New U. S. Headquarters Turning Heads
The Navy Yard in Philadelphia is known for its appeal to innovative and sustainability-focused companies. Over the past week, it has been making headlines with its new tenant, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GSK is one of the world’s premier research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. It is now turning heads with the grand opening of its new U. …
Apr
10
2013
Making Post-Interview Thank You Notes Worth Your Time
As executive search consultants, we are often asked by candidates if writing post-interview thank you notes are recommended. In all cases, our consultants would agree that sending a thank you after an interview is appropriate, courteous and beneficial. It provides another opportunity to differentiate yourself among other prospective candidates, which is the goal of any …
Apr
08
2013
Best Colleges & Universities To Work For
The Chronicle of Higher Education is a highly-regarded newspaper and web site that provides news, information, and job postings for college and university faculty and associated professionals. Since 2008, The Chronicle has been conducting a well publicized annual survey that identifies the top U. S. higher education institutions to work for. The survey is based …
Apr
03
2013
Alberta’s Oil Sands Projected To Attract $364B In Investments
In our prior post, Canada’s Construction Market Continues To Heat Up, we discussed our neighboring country’s active construction market in multiple sectors. Geographically, Alberta is one of Canada’s hottest regions, primarily due to its oil sands and related investments over the past few years. According to The McIlvaine Company, a market research and consulting firm, …
