The 2014 Zweig Group Hot Firm List Announced

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Jul. 14, 2014) –Zweig Group today announced the 2014 Hot Firm List, an exclusive ranking of the fastest growing firms in the A/E/P and environmental consulting industry. This list represents a look at the firms in the architecture, engineering, planning and environmental industries that posted the highest percentage revenue growth and dollar revenue growth over a three-year period compared to the other entrants. In an industry comprised of over 100,000 firms, those who have made the list have demonstrated their ability to grow, prosper and be recognized among the elite 100 fastest-growing firms. The economic recovery is well underway as firms on the list in 2014 boast an impressive median growth rate of 72 percent, up significantly from 44 percent in 2013. "Getting on The Zweig Group Hot Firm list is a tremendous achievement," said Mark Zweig, firm founder and CEO. "That's especially true now the economy is doing better," Zweig added. "The goal post is getting higher!" The success of growing firms will be celebrated along with other Zweig Group award winners at the all new Hot Firm and A/E Industry Awards Conference. Known for being held in beautiful venues that change from year to year, this year’s conference on September 25-26, 2014, will take place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. Hot Firm winners along with CEOs, managers, marketing professionals, H.R. directors, and firm principals, will gather for education, participation, networking and celebration – including a black tie dinner and reception where winners will receive awards and be acknowledged in a special ceremony. The success stories of Hot Firms will be shared at the event, along with a variety of speakers from a range of industries, guaranteed to challenge and inspire other firms to achieve even greater success. "It's great to see some firms back on the list this year after a hiatus. I love seeing and celebrating with my old friends at our conference. And this year's event in Beverly Hills will be bigger and better than ever," Zweig said. The top 10 winning firms were:

1. WSP Global Inc. (Montreal, Quebec)
2. Surveying And Mapping, LCC (SAM) (Austin, TX)
3. Landpoint (Bossier City, LA) (tie)
4. GATE, Inc. (Houston, TX) (tie)
5. Hargrove Engineers + Constructors (Mobile, AL)
6. DeNovo Constructors, Inc. (Chicago, IL)
7. Westwood Professional Services (Eden Prairie, MN)
8. Bowman Consulting (Chantilly, VA)
9. EN Engineering, LLC (Warrenville, IL)
10. Nova Consulting Group, Inc. (Chaska, MN)
11. Buckland & Taylor (North Vancouver, BC)

Access the full list of 2014 Hot Firms here: http://www.zweigwhite.com/awards/the-zweig-letter-hot-firm-list/2014_winners.php For more information on the Hot Firm and A/E Industry Awards Conference visit: http://www.zweigwhite.com/conference/