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  • Blurring boundaries

    Blurring boundaries

    February 22, 2026

    By Gerry Devine | Industry lines are blurring as AEC firms evolve from service providers into strategic partners guiding investment, risk, and long-term value.

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  • Zweig Group releases 2026 Valuation Report

    Zweig Group releases 2026 Valuation Report

    February 11, 2026

    Zweig Group has announced the release of its 2026 Valuation Report of AEC Firms.

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  • The new rules of growth

    The new rules of growth

    December 14, 2025 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | A new era of AEC growth is emerging, driven by value creation and strategic expansion.

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  • Leadership must evolve with scale

    Leadership must evolve with scale

    October 19, 2025 | Steve McAdams

    By Steve McAdams | Firms that scale successfully evolve their leadership approach, formalize operations, and stay grounded in culture.

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  • Do you really want your firm to prosper?

    Do you really want your firm to prosper?

    August 24, 2025

    By John McAdams | If you’re serious about growing your design firm, you need to add outside experts to your board of directors.

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  • Inefficiencies are costing you

    Inefficiencies are costing you

    March 23, 2025

    By Lucas Gray | Why most architecture and engineering firms overspend on design software and underinvest where it matters.

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  • Zweig Group Releases 2025 Valuation Report of AEC Firms, Highlighting Industry Growth and Resilience

    Zweig Group Releases 2025 Valuation Report of AEC Firms, Highlighting Industry Growth and Resilience

    March 07, 2025

    Fayetteville, AR – Zweig Group, a leading provider of advisory services, research, and education for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, has released its 2025 Valuation Report of AEC Firms. This latest edition continues the...

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  • M&A trends and insights

    M&A trends and insights

    October 20, 2024 | Alec Russell

    By Alec Russell | M&A activity in the AEC industry surged in 2024, driven by private equity, regulatory investments, and strategic acquisitions.

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  • M&A activity report for Q3 2024

    M&A activity report for Q3 2024

    October 11, 2024 | Alec Russell

    This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of Q3 2024.

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  • A resurgence in M&A activity

    A resurgence in M&A activity

    July 28, 2024 | Alec Russell

    By Alec Russell | The AEC industry is experiencing a resurgence in M&A activity, driven by strategic partnerships, technological integration, and geographic expansion.

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  • Mid-year M&A activity report

    Mid-year M&A activity report

    July 03, 2024 | Alec Russell

    This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of Q2 2024.

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  • M&A activity report for Q1 2024

    M&A activity report for Q1 2024

    April 03, 2024 | Alec Russell

    This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of Q1 2024.

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  • Key valuation insights

    Key valuation insights

    March 31, 2024 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | The 2024 Valuation Report highlights strong AEC industry performance and essential metrics for firm leaders.

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  • Zweig Group Releases 2024 Valuation Report of AEC Firms Highlighting Industry Growth and Value Trends

    Zweig Group Releases 2024 Valuation Report of AEC Firms Highlighting Industry Growth and Value Trends

    March 01, 2024

    Zweig Group announces the release of its 2024 Valuation Report of AEC Firms, marking more than three decades of commitment to providing the AEC industry with comprehensive valuation data and analysis.

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  • An evolving landscape

    An evolving landscape

    February 11, 2024 | chad clinehens pe

    By Chad Clinehens | What it means to be an entrepreneur and run a smaller AEC firm in today’s competitive environment.

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  • M&A activity report for Q4 2023

    M&A activity report for Q4 2023

    January 08, 2024

    This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of 2023.

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  • M&A activity report for Q3 2023

    M&A activity report for Q3 2023

    October 04, 2023 | Andy Chavez

    This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of Q3 2023.

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  • M&A activity report for Q2 2023

    M&A activity report for Q2 2023

    July 17, 2023 | Andy Chavez

    By Andy Chavez | This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of Q2 2023.

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  • Industry financial performance

    Industry financial performance

    May 21, 2023 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | How does your firm’s financial performance stack up against the rest of the AEC industry?

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  • M&A Activity Report for Q1 2023

    M&A Activity Report for Q1 2023

    April 18, 2023 | Andy Chavez

    This report details some of the biggest trends and movements regarding M&A activity in the AEC industry as of the end of Q1, 2023.

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  • Industry valuation trends

    Industry valuation trends

    March 26, 2023 | Will Swearingen

    By Will Swearingen | How valuable is your firm compared to others in the industry?

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  • An M&A year in review

    An M&A year in review

    February 26, 2023 | Adrian de la Garza

    By Adrian De la Garza | In 2022, mergers and acquisitions continued to flourish as a growth strategy throughout the AEC industry.

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  • The best transaction partner

    The best transaction partner

    June 05, 2022 | John Bray

    By John Bray | There is no perfect buyer or seller in the marketplace, but how do you attract the best possible partner?

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  • New Data on AEC Firm Values Released in the 2021 Valuation Survey

    New Data on AEC Firm Values Released in the 2021 Valuation Survey

    May 05, 2021

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Wednesday, May 5, 2021) – The impact of 2020 evident in cash positions, equity value/book value, and increase in ownership transition activity. Zweig Group recently released the 2021 Valuation Report of AEC Firms,...

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  • Making life better: Kevin Grigg

    Making life better: Kevin Grigg

    March 14, 2021

    By Liisa Andreassen | President and CEO of Fuss & O’Neill (Manchester, CT), a company that – since its founding in 1924 – has grown to include 10 regional offices, one LLC, and more than...

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  • Real collaboration: Mark Brumfield

    Real collaboration: Mark Brumfield

    January 03, 2021

    By Liisa Andreassen | CEO of HEAPY Engineering (Dayton, OH), a leader in sustainability, engineering, and commissioning solutions with a vision to build a more resilient and sustainable society.

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  • 2020 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    2020 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    August 23, 2020

    By Kyle Ahern | The impressive data collected from Zweig Group’s Best Firms To Work For and Hot Firms continues to provide valuable insight into the AEC industry.

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  • Family business: H. Miller Caldwell, III

    Family business: H. Miller Caldwell, III

    October 28, 2019

    CEO of Caldwell Associates, a firm that’s not afraid to fail, and that’s strong enough to pick up and keep going.

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  • 2019 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    2019 Best Firms and Hot Firms

    August 26, 2019

    By Kyle Ahern | Data collected from Best Firms To Work For and Hot Firms continues to provide valuable insight into the AEC industry.

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  • Survey shows three-year trend of rising efficiency and profitability in A/E Industry

    April 14, 2017

    FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (April 14, 2017) –Zweig Group recently released the 2017 Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning and Environmental Consulting Firms. This annual publication is based on a survey of industry firms, and is...

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  • A sneak peek of the 2016 Financial Performance Survey

    August 29, 2016

    Zweig Group’s 2016 Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering, and Environmental Consulting Firms, gives firm leaders a clear view into industry trends and financial metrics that can help firms effectively manage their resources. The best...

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