by Leslie Blaize | Jul 16, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
Beyond the Boardroom Architecture, engineering, and construction firms have no shortage of serious challenges. Competition, workforce shortages, increasingly complex projects, and the rapid evolution of AI demand attention every day. But strong firms aren’t...
by Leslie Blaize | Jun 16, 2026 | 2026, Events
I presented at the SMPS Wisconsin virtual program, How to Use A/E/C Case Studies to Gain Competitive Advantage, on March 4, 2026. This session explored how A/E/C firms can transform project experience into compelling case studies that clarify expertise, strengthen...
by Leslie Blaize | May 14, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
Chaos in proposal prep can be a familiar scene. The deadline is looming. The team needs strong client testimonials and a project story that brings experience to life. What follows is a frantic search through emails, folders, and old proposals. Do we have a testimonial...
by Leslie Blaize | May 12, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
Diaries are underrated. Today, we often rely on photos to capture key moments: selfies, fancy meals, beautiful sunsets, t and family milestones. Don’t get me wrong. I love photos. We have a digital display at our house that shows hundreds of family photos from over...
by Leslie Blaize | May 4, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
My Sunday morning started out as routine. Then I heard a loud pop—and the bathroom went dark. Just like that, we lost power in two bathrooms, the bedroom, and part of the kitchen. The rest of the house? Still working fine. My husband checked the 1961 fuse box, but...
