Now Comes The Boom

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I am pleased and proud that Burger Consulting is as busy as we’ve ever been in our ten years of existence - even though we now have more experienced resources to help clients.

Why the frenetic pace? First, the technology market has completely shaken off the post-2001 slump and has renewed vigor - though it is more cautious. Second, consolidation has prompted concern about the viability of certain legacy vendors - and a fresh look at alternatives. Third, younger staff that joined construction companies in the ‘90s are now moving into management; deeply familiar with technology, they appreciate its potential and its value.

Combined with a strong construction market, these factors have spurred a terrific, busy market for construction IT, and Burger Consulting has enjoyed a wonderful past 18 months. We’ve attracted bright, experienced talent to the firm, and have been chosen by some of the country’s most admired construction companies - including large, complex companies that challenge us in new ways. Our work has taken us from Vermont to Texas to California and many places in between; trips to Jamaica and Surinam are on the horizon before the year is out.

Again this fall, I’m teaching the Technology in Construction course at Northwestern University’s School of Engineering, part of its two-year Masters in Project Management program for students who have a construction or engineering degree and want to advance their careers. I have twelve students this semester and they are truly a global group. For information on the program, which I highly recommend for up-and-coming project managers, visit mpm.northwestern.edu .

Going forward with teaching this fall with a committed schedule was not an easy choice. But I continue to enjoy keeping my foot in the Northwestern Community.

Busy as we are, please know that if you do call, someone will certainly answer. (We may just be out of breath!) As always, we truly value the support from our most excellent clients. Thank you.