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Infrastructure projects move faster and more effectively when planning, alignment, and leadership work together from the start. Join Brian Pieplow, AICP, PMP, LEED AP, ENV SP and Hannah Bacso, AICP at JETC 2026 for: Leveraging Innovative Project Planning Approaches Helps Build Mission-Critical Infrastructure Faster Wednesday, May 20th | 4:30–5:30 PM PDT | Room B113–114 The session will explore collaborative project development strategies that help reduce risk, improve alignment, and accelerate mission-critical infrastructure delivery. We look forward to connecting with industry peers and continuing the conversation at JETC!

MCFA is looking forward to attending JETC 2026 and joining leaders across the AEC industry to discuss the future of mission-critical infrastructure and project delivery. Gabby Rolley, Hannah Bacso, AICP, Thomas Kraemer and Brian Pieplow, AICP, PMP, LEED AP, ENV SP are excited to connect with partners, peers, and industry professionals throughout the conference. See you at JETC!

The transition from military leadership to business leadership isn’t as simple as changing uniforms. This week on Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer sits down with Christopher Banks , President of Banks Industrial Group and a 20-year Navy veteran. From mission-focused leadership to balancing people, risk, and profitability, Chris shares lessons learned from leading in both the military and private sector, and why small business can be an incredible place for veterans to make an impact. It’s a great conversation on leadership, transition, and purpose-driven work. 🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eu9EAgNr #Leadership #LeadershipBlueprints #Veterans #MilitaryLeadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #AECIndustry

What helps leaders navigate uncertainty is rarely technology alone. It’s leadership. This week on Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer sits down with Bill Jones, MCFA’s Information Security Practice Leader. They discuss why cybersecurity and risk management are not just technical challenges, but leadership responsibilities. From understanding the risks leaders may already be accepting, to building trust within teams, to making stronger decisions in complex environments, Bill shares lessons from a career spanning the military, the FBI, and the private sector. They also explore how proactive thinking, clear communication, and intentional leadership can strengthen organizations long before issues arise. It’s an insightful conversation on leadership, resilience, and making better decisions when the stakes are high. 🎧 Listen now https://lnkd.in/eZXjCPj2 #Leadership #LeadershipBlueprints #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #DecisionMaking #InformationSecurity #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment

What moves billion-dollar projects forward is rarely process alone. It’s leadership. This week on Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer sits down with Brian Pieplow and Michael Fuhrman of MCFA. They discuss why major infrastructure and capital programs succeed or stall based on the presence of a true project champion - a leader with the courage, fortitude, and strategic mindset to navigate bureaucracy, align stakeholders, and keep momentum moving. From their Discover, Navigate, Accelerate framework to the importance of living project charters and ongoing risk reviews, they share how strong leaders create clarity, build trust, and move ambitious projects toward reality. It’s an insightful conversation on leadership, execution, and why the right champion can change everything. 🎧 Listen now https://lnkd.in/dxAZ9nuT #Leadership #LeadershipBlueprints #ProjectLeadership #Infrastructure #CapitalProjects #Strategy #PublicLeadership #ProjectManagement #LeadershipDevelopment

Hello from booth 225! 👋🏻 mcfa is at NJ TransAction Conference -- be sure to stop by our booth or attend our session at 10:45am today. #sdvob #makenolittleplans Mike Pytlik, PMP, PSP, EVP Pete Anzovino Brian Pieplow, AICP, PMP, LEED AP, ENV SP Ryan Spearing

What gets missed early is what costs you later. This week on Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer sits down with Brad Tubbs, President of Willis Construction Consulting. From early concepts to complex builds, Brad shares how projects often fail before construction even begins - not because of bad execution, but because key details, risks, and assumptions were never fully understood. Great estimators step in early to translate vision into scope, challenge what’s missing, and bring clarity to decisions that shape the entire project. It’s a practical conversation on leadership, risk, and why the best projects are built long before they reach the field. 🎧 Tune in now! https://lnkd.in/eCd7eCDV #LeadershipBlueprints #MCFAPodcast #ConstructionLeadership #ProjectLeadership #AECIndustry

Most teams are built around talent. The best teams are built around something bigger. In this episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer sits down with longtime Haddonfield Head Football Coach Frank DeLano to unpack a philosophy that reshaped his program - and the people in it: "We over Me." With 7 state championships and decades of sustained success, Coach DeLano shares how eliminating the “I” from his program transformed not just outcomes, but people. From building a youth-to-varsity pipeline to removing individual awards, his approach centers on one idea: great teams are built on relationships, accountability, and shared purpose. If you’re building a team, leading people, or shaping culture, this conversation is worth your time. 🎧 Tune in now to the latest episode of Leadership Blueprints. https://lnkd.in/e74Rf5wh #LeadershipBlueprints #Leadership #WeOverMe #TeamCulture #AECIndustry #ConstructionLeadership #FriendlyStrifeFoundation

As NJ TransAction Conference 2026 approaches, MCFA is looking forward to sharing perspectives on accelerating the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Brian Pieplow, AICP, PMP, LEED AP, ENV SP and Michael Fuhrman, co-authors of Make No Little Plans, will present on how a planning-as-project-development approach can help drive alignment, reduce risk, and move projects forward more efficiently. Learn more about the book here: https://lnkd.in/egTgtyi8 We’re excited to be part of the broader dialogue shaping infrastructure delivery. Let us know if you’ll be there.

Growth doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing less - on purpose. In this week’s episode of Leadership Blueprints, BJ Kraemer sits down with Jeff Evenson to break down why simplicity is one of the most powerful leadership advantages - and how great leaders cut through the noise to make better decisions, faster. From compressing time to force innovation, to redefining what you don’t pursue, this conversation challenges how leaders think about growth, focus, and scale. Because leadership isn’t about chasing every opportunity. It’s about recognizing which ones actually matter. Tune in now: Signal vs. Noise: The Leadersh… - Leadership Blueprints - Apple Podcasts #LeadershipBlueprints #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Focus #Scaling #AECIndustry #MCFA #LeadershipDevelopment