Insight Blog

Sixty-six percent of engineering and construction companies are owned by baby boomers. With few clear options for ownership transfer, some firms are transferring leadership responsibilities to a group of people, rather than a shared individual. Here's how they're doing it. Read more

Our nation’s community libraries attract people from across cities and neighboring suburbs to learn and engage with one another. In order for their physical environment to encapsulate the beauty and unique bonds of our society, they adapt to current trends and apply them to their design. Read more

Many higher education institutions have built new or renovated their libraries over the last several years - taking them from quiet traditional study areas to technologically-advanced collaboration facilities. See for yourself how cool "the library" can be.... Read more

The construction industry is on par for a repeat of 2018, which will mark nine years of consecutive growth in total spending. However, some of the familiar challenges we've seen over the years continue to loom over an aging industry and male-dominated workforce. Read more

Is securing a new job one of your New Year's resolutions? As search consultants, we understand what a monumental task this can seem like. But, because we work with candidates every day in exploring opportunities with our clients, we have some tips for making it easier. Read more

Government branding has made its way into state and local agencies. Public entities have long known the benefits of hiring candidates from the private sector, and in today’s climate, more thought and strategy is necessary to attract those individuals to public organizations than ever before. Read more

Executive Search Case Study: SVP & Director of Water for a utility construction firm. This role was created to address aggressive growth strategies. The search had several complexities with the primary challenge being a limited pool of candidates who had the necessary skills and experience. Read more

Helbling executive search consultants analyze candidate motivations to strategize better recruitment and retention practices for their clients. Consider the following options when competing with salaries in the marketplace proves difficult and you're looking to attract and secure top talent. Read more

Helbling takes a close look at ENR's 2018 green design and construction firm rankings: top green architects and builders and their revenues, most popular markets for green design and construction, and the expanding field of sustainability certifications. Read more

Recently, we sponsored the 2018 Women in Construction (WiC) event in Washington, DC. Consultants Tom Dunn and Wendy Zang participated in the event that brought top-notch speakers and a diverse audience aimed at increasing visibility and mentorship for women of all ages. This was their experience. Read more