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Innovative Thinking Since 1878The Austin Company has pursued innovative site location, design, engineering and construction solutions for our clients for over 140 years. Learn what our thought leaders have to say in the articles and blogs below.
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The Powerful Influence of Organizational Story Makers
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Every Day Heroes in War Against COVID-19
Every Day Heroes Are Front Line in the War Against COVID-19 People are quietly and humbly going about their work in the face of a global pandemic, accepting the risks, taking the necessary precautions, and making sacrifices to do their part. You are our quiet heroes. Read More -
Trusted Partnerships
At Austin, the ability to trust, have faith, and never be complacent about the value of long-term trusted partnerships compels us; these are the reasons we have been successful for more than 140 years. We are driven to find new opportunities to continue relationships with existing clients, and build new ones with those we’ve yet to serve. Read More -
TEAM AT AUSTIN TURNS TALK INTO VISION
PAINTING SHERWIN-WILLIAMS HQ INTO THE NEW CITYSCAPE OF CLE Since Sherwin Williams announced that they were officially on the hunt for a new location for their world headquarters, the topic has been a central point of discussion among Northeast Ohio’s community, civic and business leaders. One of these lunchtime discussions sparked a few team members at The Austin Company to action and bring their talks to life. Read More -
Leave Your Heart on the Board Room Table
Each of us has the opportunity every day to be energized and passionate about what we do and how we do it. It’s our responsibility to use it... Read More -
Lessons on Site Selection from an Engineering and Construction Perspective
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Celebrating Women in Construction 2019
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Living our Company Values: Generosity
Living our Company Values: Generosity Read More -
Austin attends SelectUSA Investment Summit 2018
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Pursuing a Renewed Sense of Corporate Purpose
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Getting Familiar with the New River Valley
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It Doesn't Pay to be a Bluffer, and Other Philosophies on Success
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What to do When ASHRAE Turns the Lights Off on You?
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Celebrating Women in Construction 2018
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5 Rules to Avoid Project Disaster - Part 2
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5 Rules to Avoid Project Disaster Part 1
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Remembering Our Purpose
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How to Maximize Feedback and Engagement
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National Cyber Security Month
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The Core Concepts of Innovation
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The Benefits of Taking Ownership
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Supporting Youth and the Future of our Industry
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Thoughts & Takeaways from the SelectUSA Investment Summit: How proposed changes the U.S. economic policy could impact business decisions to invest in the U.S.
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Maintaining a 140-Year-Old Start-Up Culture
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Leadership for Mission and Team Success
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Austin "Pretzel" Logo
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Creating an Enviroment for Success
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Building Better Habits: Creating New Year's Resolutions with Focus
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Making Service Your Trademark
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Leading the Way with Agility
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Austin's Aerospace History Enters Its Second Century
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Fast - Track to Excellence
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Pick Up the Phone or Take a Walk
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Building Airbus an A320 Sweet Home Alabama
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Launching Into the 21st Century
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Boeing's Everett Expansion Building 777's Heaven
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Aviation and Aerospace - The Second 50 Years
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No Room for Complacency: Building Quality Culture
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State-of-the-Art-Solutions in Long Beach
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Classic Austin Approach to Designing and Constructing Classified Lockheed Martin Facilities
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Aviation and Aerospace - The First 50 Years
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Expanding into a New Generation of Jumbo Jets
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Doing the Right Thing: Corporate Social Responsibility
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Boeing's Everett Plant - Home of the 747 and a New Era of Air Travel
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From Stockyards to the Sky
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Bakery Insights: Avoiding Increased Costs and Project Delays
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Austin Builds a Fortress for Boeing's Flying Fortress
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Pioneers in Aircraft Manufactoring Facility Design-Build
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The Austin Company Takes Flight - Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
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Craftsmanship - Taking Pride in Your Work
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The Meaning of 100 Years
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Finding Success with the Perfect Partner
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Evoking the Passion for What Drives You
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Building Relationship Equity through Continuous Feedback
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What Indirect or Hidden Costs are Lurking in Your Location Project?
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Thoughts on Starting the New Year ... with Emotional Intelligence
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Lessons in Effective Communication
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Thanksgiving ... Giving Light and Hope to Others
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Sales and Emotional Intelligence - The "Wow!" Factor
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Understanding and Fulfilling Client Needs vs. Wants
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The Corporate Moral Compass: Upholding Core Values
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Brownsfields: A "Great Deal" or a "Great Deal of Concern"? Part 2
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Trends in Contact Terms and Conditions
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Brownfields: A "Great Deal" or a "Great Deal of Concern"? Part 1
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Building Belief in Sustainable Design
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Reflections on Independence Day
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Leadership: Finding Your North Star
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Transportation Trends in Manufactoring
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A Little Respect and Common Courtesy
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Building Trust and Keeping Clients
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Integrated Project Teams: 5 Steps to Improve Project Performance
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Supply Chain Trends, Part 1
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Leading with Industry Loyalty
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Emotional Intelligence on an Aircraft Carrier
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Creating Expectations: Building a Foundation for Success
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Scrutinizing Incentives: Perception vs. Reality
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Channeling our Inner Ernie Banks: The Power of Positivity
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Benefits of Conducting an Early Favorable Area Study
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Perspectives on Leadership
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Balancing New Year's Resolutions with Continuous Improvement
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Water Reliability and Potential Impacts
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Perceptions and Positivity: Balancing the Good with the Bad
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The Annual Marathon that We Run
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How to Handle Tighter Shipping Capacity
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Manufacturing in the U.S.: Taking Advantage of a Bright Future
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Organizational Time Management: Improving Performance with more Efficient Communications
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Spec Building
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Built to thrive: What makes a long-surviving organization successful?
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Building and Maintaining Company Reputation: Integrity, Honor, Values
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Client Communications: Building Presence of Mind
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A True Austinite: In Memorium of Floyd "Brownie" Higgs
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How Early, Clear Communication of Strategy Streamlines Projects
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Three Common Delays During the Site Certification Process
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Continous Improvement: What Can We Learn From Project Personalities
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Key Considerations for Revamping Your Supply Chain
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The Benefits of Unplugging
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A Lean Approach: How Planning and Understanding Provide Customer Value
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One-Time Impact Fees: The Multiplier Effect, Part 2
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There's No Place Like Home: Creating a Desirable Business Culture
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How Upfront Project Planning and a Design-Build Approach Benefits the Customer
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It's All About the Fundamentals
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Reading for Continuous Improvement and Business Growth
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Project Communications: Writing with Empathy
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One-Time Impact Fees: The Multiplier Effect, Part 1
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Project Team Communication: How to Optimize Project Success
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Learning from Heroes: Memorial Day Reflections
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Importance of Transportation Information - Part 2
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Purposeful Leadership: Reputation and Principles
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5 Lessons for Managing People, Projects and Organizations
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How to Manage Organizational Disputes and Embrace All Perspectives
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An Empathetic Ear: How Listening Impacts Project and Customer Success
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Importance of Transportation Information for Successful Site Selection
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Change Management: How to Influence the Future
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Designing and Building Hospitals of the Future
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Company Values: Recognizing Austin's All Stars
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Design and Construction Industry Outlook - Optimism Abounds
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5 Common Pitfalls of Conducting Site Selection In-House
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The Importance of Not Just Meeting, but Exceeding Expectations
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Continuous Improvement Strategies that Defy Corporate Aging
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New Website and Spring Events - Updates from Austin Heathcare
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How Enabling Employees Leads to Sustainable Growth
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How We Plan for the Future
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What to Watch for in Due Diligence - The Devil's in the Details
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Honoring Our Industry Heroes
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How Management is Like a Team Sport
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Pragmatic Healthcare Design from the Inside, Out
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What Thanksgiving and the Super Bowl Can Teach Us About Employee and Company Celebrations
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Continuous Improvement and the 212 - The Extra Degree
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Minimizing Risks in the Site Selection Process
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Construction Industry Confidence and 2014 Forecast
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All in the Family: Recognition of Employee Service
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Level Headed: A Must-Read for the Engineering and Construction Industry
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Making the Most of Your Year-end Activites
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How the 4 Stages of Competence Build Awareness and Project Success
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How Perception Impacts Project Communications
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The 'Laws of Organizational Physics" - Part 2: Momentum
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The "Laws of Organizational Physics" - Part 1: Energy
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Some Thoughts on Thankfulness
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How to Get That "Ah Ha!" Moment - Broadening Perceptions through Collaboration
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What is the "New Normal"?
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A New Strategy: Embrace Change and Simplify
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Always Selling. Always Competing.
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Be Prepared to Sell: Are you ready to listen?
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Corporate Culture - Cult or Cultivation?
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Job Trends in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
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Keeping Safe at Home - Fire Prevention Week
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Common Sense Contracts
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Continuous Improvement
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Construction Industry Confidence Index
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Results, not Excuses!
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