Zweig Group, the leading provider of management consulting, research, and education for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, has released its 2025 Information Technology Report of AEC Firms, providing a comprehensive look at how firms are approaching IT investment, management, and innovation in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
With data on everything from IT budgets and staffing to AI adoption and digital tools, this report helps AEC leaders benchmark their technology strategies and stay competitive in a high-speed business environment. Insights are broken down by firm type, size, region, growth rate, and client base to support meaningful, apples-to-apples comparisons.
Key findings from the 2025 report include:
- IT spending is growing fast. Median IT spending is up 27% year-over-year and up 51% compared to two years ago.
- AI is becoming policy. Fifty-four percent of firms now have a formal AI policy in place.
- Dedicated leadership is the norm. Eighty-three percent of firms employ a full-time IT leader.
- Investment concerns remain. Nearly one-third (31%) of firms believe they are underinvesting in IT.
- AI investment is on the rise. Seventy-eight percent of firms plan to invest in AI and automation tools within the next two years.
The 2025 IT Report also includes data on project websites, systems and platforms, cloud usage, and the most common IT-related challenges and successes in the industry. For firms looking to drive innovation and performance, this report is an essential resource for strategic planning and future-proofing IT infrastructure.