Zweig Group, the leading provider of consulting, research, and education for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, has released the newly updated Business Operations Benchmarking Tool, a powerful resource designed to help firm leaders evaluate, optimize, and defend their operational decisions with confidence.
The Business Operations Benchmarking Tool gives AEC leaders a complete system for understanding how overhead, staffing, and departmental spending compare to industry benchmarks. Using real-world data and interactive analytics, it helps firms build smarter budgets, right-size their support teams, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and growth.
“AEC success isn’t just about winning projects – it’s about managing the business behind them,” said Chad Clinehens, PE, president and CEO of Zweig Group. “The Business Operations Benchmarking Tool gives firm leaders the visibility they need to make data-driven decisions and align their operations for long-term performance.”
With the updated Business Operations Benchmarking Tool, users can:
- Benchmark overhead spending across HR, marketing, IT, and finance relative to net service revenue (NSR).
- Optimize support team structure by evaluating staffing levels, labor distribution, and departmental roles.
- Build smarter budgets using reliable industry data to justify investments and forecast needs.
- Analyze departmental efficiency to uncover areas of over- or under-investment.
- Strengthen organizational alignment by connecting structure, performance, and financial expectations.
As firms prepare for 2026, the need for operational clarity has never been greater. The updated tool equips leaders with actionable insights to plan for uncertainty, justify spending, and position their firms for sustainable success.
To learn more about the updated Business Operations Benchmarking Tool, click here.