2025 Report Series

In its 2025 Report Series, Zweig Group begins a tradition of highlighting notable work that Elevates The Industry.

Why the Burj Khalifa?

Our 2025 theme recognizes the Burj Khalifa as a font of acheivement, symbolizing the limitless potential of the industry and the transformative power that a firm can have, when it is managed well.

Architect

Adrian Smith

Contractor

Samsung C&T; BESIX

Civil Engineer

Bill Baker

At 828 meters into the sky, it is not only the tallest building in the world but also a marvel of design and construction. The tower’s advanced structural systems, such as its Y-shaped core and high-strength concrete, allow it to withstand the region’s extreme conditions, including intense heat and high winds. Its innovative use of cutting-edge materials and sustainable technologies demonstrates the engineering prowess required for modern megastructures.

What To Expect

2025 Compensation Report

Get access to salary information on nearly every job role at engineering, architecture, and environmental firms. Statistics are broken down by firm staff size and region of office for more accurate benchmarking and comparisons. Job descriptions and average years of experience are included for all titles in the survey, as well as bonus pay and bonus pay as a percentage of base pay!

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2025 Valuation Report

With the survey data included in this report and Zweig Group's exclusive Z-Formulas, the 2024 Valuation Survey Report of AEC Firms is the definitive resource to value an industry firm. This report includes case studies to provide insights into what affects a firm's value and offers strategies to increase that value. The benchmarking tool empowers direct comparisons between your firm to similar firms, facilitating a dynamic evaluation.

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2025 Principals, Partners + Owners

This eye-opening report covers ownership, stock appreciation, buy/sell agreements, non-compete agreements, voting rights, roles, responsibilities, perks, compensation, and more.

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2025 Fee + Billing Report

The 2025 edition includes on fee structures for every major market type in the AEC industry, billing rates and chargeability statistics for 33 levels of employee (ranging from clerks to principals), statistics on consultant fees and reimbursable expenses, and a variety of statistics related to payment collection methods and experiences.

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2025 Policies, Procedures + Benefits Report

The key to growing your firm and reaching your strategic goals often rests with the quality of your employees, and the quality of your firm's policies, procedures, and benefits is critical to hiring and retaining a top-notch workforce. The data presented in this survey report is broken down by firm type, size, region, and other important factors, so you can make accurate comparisons between your firm and others.

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2025 Financial Performance Report

Comprehensive data on the financial performance, financial departments, challenges, methodology, and financial practices of AEC industry firms.

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2025 Marketing Report

A benchmarking and advisory guide to AEC industry firm marketing activities, budgets, marketing department organization, staffing levels, compensation, and investments in marketing systems and infrastructure. This report also has statistics on proposal activity, hit rates, and other useful analytics.