Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG)

Next week, at Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG)'s Sustainability and ESG Forum, panelists Ilana Judah - AIA, OAQ, LEED AP, CPHC, Americas Adaptation and Resilience Leader at Arup, Alan Kao, Principal and Global Director, ESG Services at Ramboll, and Ryan Prime, Sustainability Practice Lead at VHB will explore the sustainability and ESG services AEC firms currently offer to clients and identify those in highest demand. The discussion will delve into how firms navigate the balance between increasing client interest in sustainability and the constraints of limited project budgets, while also addressing the specific sustainability priorities that clients are focusing on. For more information on this event, visit https://lnkd.in/e3sAj24W #AECindustry #AEC #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Architecture #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Conference

Next week, at Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG)’s Sustainability & ESG Forum, panelists Robert Beinstein, PE, ENV SP, Global ESG Implementation Lead at AECOM, Po-Sun Chen, CEO of Anchor QEA, Thomas Abdallah, P.E., LEED AP, Chief Environmental Engineer at Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Jeslin Varghese, Senior Director, Sustainability Gateway Development Commission (GDC) will examine the strategic sustainability and ESG priorities driving firms and government agencies in 2024 and beyond, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends that shape their decision-making. For more information on this event, visit https://lnkd.in/e3sAj24W #AECindustry #AEC #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Architecture #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Conference

Next week, at EFCG’s Sustainability and ESG Forum, key leaders will examine how AEC firms are harnessing technology to drive sustainability internally and at the project level. The discussion will explore the use of advanced data analytics and AI to enhance climate resilience and project sustainability outcomes and streamline regulatory compliance. Panelists Dru Crawley, Director of Building Performance at Bentley Systems, Pierre-Yves Massille, Chief Transformation, Digital & Sustainability Officer at Egis, and Phanos Hadjikyriakou, Co-Founder & CEO at 2050 Materials will address the sustainability challenges posed by technology itself. Join us for insights as AEC firms navigate the intersection of digital transformation and sustainability priorities. For more information on this event, visit https://lnkd.in/e3sAj24W #AECindustry #AEC #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Architecture #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Conference

At EFCG’s Sustainability & ESG Forum, Susanne DesRoches, VP of Clean & Resilient Buildings at NYSERDA, Sarah Deslauriers, PE, ENV SP, Director of Air, Climate & Energy at California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Mohit Chandra, Partner at ERM, and Jane P. Madden, Partner at Buro Happold, will explore the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding ESG, sustainability, climate action, and energy transition. Panelists will cover both current requirements and anticipated regulatory changes, with a focus on how shifts in government policy and funding priorities may impact AEC firms in the coming years. The discussion will provide insights on aligning resources to stay ahead of compliance needs and maximize impact, equipping AEC firms with the information needed to navigate regulatory demands strategically and efficiently. For more information on this event, visit https://lnkd.in/e3sAj24W #AECindustry #AEC #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Architecture #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Conference

At EFCG’s Sustainability & ESG Forum, the Leader’s Lessons Learned and Best Practices session will explore how AEC firms can develop robust frameworks to accurately measure their sustainability and ESG performance. Panelists including?Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG & Integrity Officer at AtkinsRéalis, Carrie Sabin, SVP of Corporate Sustainability at Stantec, Amy Pastor, PE, CxA, LEED Fellow, ENV SP, VP of Sustainability at EXP, and Julie Jennings, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SVP of People at GEI Consultants, Inc., will dive into the strategies employed by their firms, providing valuable insights into best practices for effectively communicating sustainability progress. For more information on this event, visit https://lnkd.in/e3sAj24W #AECindustry #AEC #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Architecture #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Conference

At EFCG’s Sustainability & ESG Forum, the Leader’s Lessons Learned and Best Practices session will explore how AEC firms can develop robust frameworks to accurately measure their sustainability and ESG performance. Panelists including?Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG & Integrity Officer at AtkinsRéalis, Carrie Sabin, SVP of Corporate Sustainability at Stantec, Amy Pastor, PE, CxA, LEED Fellow, ENV SP, VP of Sustainability at EXP, and Julie Jennings, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SVP of People at GEI Consultants, Inc., will dive into the strategies employed by their firms, providing valuable insights into best practices for effectively communicating sustainability progress. For more information on this event, visit https://lnkd.in/e3sAj24W #AECindustry #AEC #CivilEngineering #Engineering #Architecture #ESG #Sustainability #Leadership #Conference

EFCG is pleased to announce that our client, Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. and its affiliates ("Tectonic") has received an investment from entities managed by Good Springs Capital ("Good Springs"), a private investment firm focused on partnering with founders, families, and entrepreneurial management teams in the industrial and services sectors. Headquartered in Mountainville, New York, Tectonic is a leading multi-disciplined engineering firm focused on the transportation, telecommunications and energy, and water infrastructure end markets. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Tectonic’s journey of growth. Don Benvie, Tectonic’s CEO and co-founder, commented on the transaction, “I look forward to working with Good Springs and pursuing our next stage of growth. The Good Springs’ team’s approach to business, their experience investing in and scaling entrepreneurial companies such as ours, and their capacity for making follow-on capital investments will unleash our ability to grow beyond the markets and geographies we currently serve, all while maintaining the client-focused approach that has led to our success.” Don Benvie added, “We appreciate all the support we received from the EFCG team, preparing us for and running such an effective process and enabling us to achieve this outstanding outcome. We’re very excited for this next phase for Tectonic.” EFCG initiated the transaction and served as exclusive financial advisor to Tectonic. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e6xthDF4

At Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG)'s Annual CEO Conference earlier this month, we asked 250 CEOs from across the AEC industry about their strategy for Generative AI and heard that 60% of firms are positioning themselves as market leaders or fast followers! Will this accelerate the adoption curve in our industry? #efcg #EFCGCEOConference #AECIndustry #GenerativeAI #Technology

Our 2024 EFCG Total Rewards & Compensation Forum is well underway as we welcome 50 HR Leads, COOs, and CFOs to discuss pressing topics including fringe benefits, compensation trends and future increases, new incentives and program structure, overtime pay, and even remote and hybrid work. The day is led by EFCG's Talent & Compensation Practice with Julie Hasiba, Dimitri Milionis, and William Onyach. We are eager to bring these firms together and learn from one another! A special thank you to HNTB who is kindly hosting us for this Forum. We are appreciative of your partnership Melanie Huff, SPHR, Amy Stumpf Rodgers, Katie Smith, Robert Slimp, Tom O'Grady, and Craig Denson! #talent #compensation #totalrewards #HR #incentives #AEC #AECindustry #engineering #environmental

I'm eager to get the conversation started today with great minds Michael J. Carragher, VHB Chair & CEO, Alyson Watson, Woodard & Curran CEO, and Nick Wagner, MSA Professional Services Incoming CEO as we talk about total rewards and compensation strategies in the AEC Industry. I'll also present the latest total rewards and compensation trends EFCG is seeing across firms. Thank you to American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for always hosting such valuable events for this thriving industry. To learn more about the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/gujS4Kng. #aecindustry #aec #engineeringconsulting #engineering #engineers #ACEC #CEOs #HR #totalrewards #compensation