Welcome to beautiful Tampa , and welcome to ElevateAEC 2024. The AEC industry continues to perform at historic levels in 2024, and, as an event that celebrates industry-wide success, this year’s conference will also take things to another level. For the past decade, we’ve seen AEC industry financial metrics soar beyond previous benchmarks. And, although there are still many challenges for leaders in the AEC industry to overcome, the potential for success that can be achieved for our pro- fession has never been greater. Recognizing the potential of both the challenges and opportunities that stand before the AEC industry, this year’s event is shaped around the theme of “return on investment.” Your schedule for the next few days has been shaped around the concept of ROI, and you will be invited to participate in spaces where you can connect, learn, and celebrate this great industry we’ve all chosen to dedicate our careers to. In the simplest terms, ROI is an easily-defined concept with a concrete equation—net gain (or loss) on an investment compared to its cost. Most of us, myself included, often think of ROI in these terms, having discussions and making decisions based on dollar amounts. However, as we begin the 2024 ElevateAEC conference, I would also like to recognize an often overlooked but crucial component of ROI: time. Over the course of the next two days, you are encouraged to join us in pushing the limits of our business perspectives—probing into what we at Zweig Group see as fundamental shifts in ROI. As we celebrate an- other record year of success within the AEC industry, we must also keep our attention on what our industry will look like in the future. Based on dynamic industry and economic elements, we believe that these fun- damental shifts in ROI have the potential to create industry-defining change, which will force profound changes in how firms operate in the future. Our goal with this vision is to help you envision your firm’s future in an ever-changing industry. Over the next two days, you will hear from an incredible line-up of speakers including Linda Darr, CEO of ACEC, Joe Furey, CEO of Michael Graves Architecture, Kit Miyamoto, CEO of Miyamoto In- ternational, and over twenty other leading voices from across the AEC industry. Our panel of speakers is highly curated to provide insightful information that will provide insights that drive performance today and in the future. The insights from these industry visionaries will be paired with cutting-edge discussions and unparalleled opportunities to connect and collaborate—all set against the beautiful backdrop of Tampa Bay. And, speaking of the beauty of Tampa, be sure to try to set aside a little bit of your time while you’re here to enjoy its beauty and history. Coming back to the relationship between ROI and time, we have used Tampa, Time, & the Future: Welcome to ElevateAEC 2024 By Chad Clinehens, President & CEO, Zweig Group From the ZG-Suite
feedback from previous events to create a schedule that maximizes time for you at the end of the week. Our conference will conclude Thursday night after the Awards Gala, which means your time Friday is free for you to invest. You can spend a few extra hours (or days) exploring the beaches and buildings, or you can make it home to spend some time with your family. How you spend your time reflects what is most valuable to you, and I am immensely grateful and honored that you’ve chosen to invest your time these next two days to help us Elevate the AEC Industry .
CHAD CLINEHENS is the President & CEO of Zweig Group. He can be reached at cclinehens@zweiggroup.com.
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