Beyond PM Training: How to Build a Scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem

What if everything you believe about PM training is only part of the solution?

Most AEC firms assume project management training alone will improve performance. But the truth is, training is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Great project management is the backbone of a successful AEC firm-and achieving it requires a comprehensive, adaptable, and scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem(TM).

Beyond PM Training is your practical guide to building that ecosystem-one that delivers consistency, efficiency, and long-term success across your organization.

This Book Will Help You...

• Establish Clear Roles & Career Paths: Define PM titles, responsibilities, and growth tracks that support advancement through structured learning and certification milestones.
• Develop Talent with Purpose: Use assessments and feedback to identify strengths, address gaps, and align development strategies with organizational needs.
• Standardize for Success: Implement essential tools, templates, and software that ensure consistency while remaining flexible for diverse project requirements.
• Build a Scalable PM Ecosystem: Design onboarding programs and create a PMO or Community of Practice to foster alignment, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Perfect for project managers, PM directors, L&D specialists, and firm leaders, this book offers a no-fluff roadmap to building project management systems that actually work.