From Projects to People: Keys to Scaling a Civil Engineering Firm

In this episode, we’re joined by Ernesto Aguilar, P.E., President and CEO at Ardurra Group, Inc., to talk about what it takes to grow a civil engineering firm from a regional player into a national leader—while keeping people at the center of it all. We’ll discuss Ardurra’s vision for sustainable expansion, how a people-first culture drives talent and client success, and what it means to lead with purpose in today’s AEC industry.

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00:00 Preview
00:56 Intro
02:36 Inside Ardurra Group: Engineering Excellence and National Growth
03:45 Ernesto’s Professional Career Overview
05:45 Aligning Vision with Growth: How Ardurra Aligns Strategy and Expansion
10:01 How Ownership Structure Shapes Leadership Strategy in Civil Engineering
16:45 How Ardurra Integrates Teams While Preserving Excellence
20:06 Proven Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Top Engineering Talent
23:04 Major Trends Shaping the Future of Civil Engineering
27:35 Final Piece of Advice
29:04 Outro

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