by Suzanne King | Aug 25, 2025 | Market Research, Planning Season
Market research can feel like a big, abstract concept, but at the end of the day, it’s about knowing where to look for the right insights. Over the years, I’ve built a go-to list of resources that I check regularly to understand market shifts, track competitor trends,...
by Suzanne King | Apr 9, 2025 | Market Research, Strategic Growth
When the market’s a mess, strategy matters Let’s face it: growth isn’t a straight line. It’s more like a tangle of spaghetti—especially in the AEC industry right now. Markets are jittery. Federal funding is murky. Your principals are pulling in different directions,...
by Suzanne King | Feb 25, 2025 | Business Planning, Market Research, Strategic Growth, Vision and Strategy
February is a time for reflection at The Flamingo Project. We look back on the past year and cast a vision for what’s ahead. January often feels like a whirlwind of “new year, new you” energy, so we let the dust settle, find our footing, and then go. If you’re...
by Sarah | Dec 3, 2023 | Business Planning, Market Research, Planning Season
Market research is a key component of effective business planning. Regardless of your role in any business, gathering research and creating meaning from it for the next year ensures your year is not only successful but also has a benchmark for success in place. Let’s...
by theheadbird | Nov 11, 2023 | Business Planning, Market Research, Planning Season, Podcasts
Good research begins with a good framework. Listen in as Sarah chats with Frank Lippert and Kate Robinette of GoStrategies about how to build those plans on good research. They talk about defining the use of the data before you start, reframing the questions to get...
by theheadbird | Oct 30, 2023 | Business Planning, Market Research, Planning Season, Vision and Strategy
In the ever-evolving landscape of the A/E/C world, market shifts can be both challenging and full of opportunities. As we approach 2024, the industry is experiencing significant changes due to capital market constraints, the cost of money, and the changing...
