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President’s Message: Looking Forward
“Look forward, not behind. Your best days are still out in front of you. Be focused and keep your dreams alive.” —Adedayo Olabamiji Last August,

Using Data To Study and Market A/E/C Innovation
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is set to change the way we engage with the built and living environments forever. Already, for example,

Love From a Common Heart
Greetings again, y’all! About a month ago, my wife, Misty, and I were visiting Oklahoma City to see our grandson and my son and daughter-in-law.

SMPS Member Donald Butchko
In our member spotlight, Donald Butchko takes time out of his busy day to chat with SMPS. Donald, who works for Bowen as their

SMPS Advances: July 2020
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting.

Rethinking Business Development
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. This pretty much applies to all the societal norms to which we’ve become accustomed,

Seven Things Your Clients Want You To Know
In this changing COVID-19 world, clients want to know that you care about them and their businesses. And it’s worth assessing how they view you

Own It and Be a Change-Maker
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis As I wrote in

The SMPS Annual Membership Meeting
The SMPS Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Monday, August 31, at 2 p.m. ET. SMPS President Melissa Lutz, FSMPS, CPSM, and

Overcoming Seven Leadership Thinking Traps
As an A/E/C leader, you’re not just responsible for your performance, but the performance of your team. With so much riding on you in today’s

