The way we consume information has changed. Brevity and graphical content is our norm. So why do we produce the same stale proposal formats we’ve used for decades? There are new approaches. Among the disruptors is Lean’s A3 Thinking – using 11” x 17” sheets of paper.

The full schedule has been released for the COAA Connect Spring 2022 conference! We are looking forward to spending time with you all in Maryland. If you haven't already... ADAPT AND OVERCOME and get busy registering: ed.gr/dzf0i

Join Ann (virtually) today with SMPS Las Vegas and learn how to use A3 Thinking in the design and construction industry! Register here - smpslasvegas.com/meetinginfo.ph… #A3works #makingconnections #leanconstruction

Are you attending SMPS NERC's Northeast Regional Conference? Join Ann Stacey Leiner and Jeffery Lynch, MA, CPSM, for Friday’s discussion on Lean thinking and A3s. You’ll want to make sure this #CAMP session fits your schedule! #SMPSNERC #Growth #A3Works #LeanThinking #A3

“...The goal of my company has always been to create & maintain those special places for others,” says Gary Brandeis ’88 Bus, pres/founder of Scholar Hotel Group, who will purchase & lease of The Nittany Lion Inn & the Penn Stater Hotel :buff.ly/3RVrjKm #PennStateAlumni

We are over the moon excited that our clients Scholar Hotel State College and Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. were awarded the opportunity to transform two Penn State icons. Stacey & Associates coordinated and produced the team's winning proposal. collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/pe…

Meet our Art Director - Carrie Barlup! Carrie joined us earlier this year and hit the ground running! Carrie has done stunning designs for Modjeski and Masters, Campbell Associates, K&W Engineers and Leonard S. Fiore Inc. Learn more about Carrie: staceyandassociates.com/about-us/carri…

At this sparkly time of year, we’re reminded of our motto: “Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold.” We so appreciate our “gold” friends and clients and can’t wait to meet our new “silver” friends in 2023!

Leading institutional and commercial owners are streamlining their procurement process. Instead of voluminous proposals and qualifications, they are soliciting responses for AEC services in a few 11” x 17” A3 sheets. Facility owners are achieving great results with this approach!

Have you been stuck somewhere between the Construction Manager-in-Training (#CMIT) and Certified Construction Manager (#CCM) credentials? Bridge the gap with our new Certified Associate Construction Manager (#CACM) credential! Learn more on our website: ow.ly/xIti50MAxMl

Is 2023 the year we help you become a virtuoso like Todd?

Remember the little paper Valentines we exchanged in grade school? They used very few words and a colorful image to convey our heart's intent. Imagine being able to do that everyday! Not using A3s yet? Ask us how! #A3works

It's National Stress Awareness month. This article offers 4 strategies to cope with stress. We offer one more: GET SOME HELP! We can help on a part-time, full-time or project-specific basis. Don't stress. Reach out to us at [email protected]. tinyurl.com/426ws2tr

We're tickled to be named a finalist in this year’s A Chong—Marketing and Communications Awards! It's exciting to be considered for a national award for our work with S&A client Modjeski and Masters - the nation's premier bridge services firm since 1893.

It's National Hug and High Five Day! S&A High Fives: ✋🏻to WRI for their new website. ✋🏻to Benchmark for creatively using A3s to win two major projects. ✋🏻to CCM for strengthening their healthcare division. ✋🏻to M&M for their sales kit award.