Engineering Talent

2026 design rankings show buyers now shop for engineering talent

BD+C’s 2026 Giants 400 and ENR’s international list point to the same constraint: specialized engineering depth. Owners are adjusting procurement and contracts.

Inclusion Beyond Compliance: What It Really Takes to Build Workplace Cultures Where People Feel Seen, Supported, and Free to Belong

Inclusion is often reduced to policies and checklists, but its true measure shows up in everyday experiences — in whether people feel seen, supported, and able to contribute without hiding parts of who they are. When organizations move beyond compliance and toward genuine understanding, they open the door to talent, perspective, and potential that…

The Secret to Smarter Hiring: Tapping Fractional Executives for the Right Expertise, Right When You Need It

The rise of the “fractional” executive—leaders who lend their expertise to multiple organizations on a part-time or project basis—marks a major shift in how top talent engages with growing companies. As businesses seek agility without sacrificing expertise, fractional roles are becoming a powerful alternative to full-time hires. In fact, a report found that temporary business…

Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer are Key HVAC Workforce Development Strategies for a Growing Industry

As retirements accelerate, HVAC companies are racing to pass down critical expertise before institutional knowledge walks out the door

Empowering the Trades: The Humphrey & Associates Story

A family-run contractor harnesses employee ownership to build a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers for the future