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The Clarity Report for Architecture & Engineering Firms
The data‑driven perspective leaders rely on to navigate change.
For the past 47 years, Deltek has conducted an annual survey of firms in the architecture & engineering industry to identify benchmarks on key performance indicators, gain perspective on current market conditions and better understand industry trends. This year's Clarity Report includes data from nearly 900 A&E firms across the United States and Canada.
This year's report reveals:
- How A&E firms are adapting as market conditions shift from record performance to a more execution‑focused environment
- Why firms are reassessing growth strategy, project selection, and delivery discipline
- Where firms are moving beyond AI exploration to define how technology can drive real operational value
- Ways workforce dynamics are reshaping execution capacity, retention strategies, and long‑term performance
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Key Findings
Net Revenue Growth Forecast
After two years of historic profitability, A&E firms are entering a period of normalizing performance at 9.5%.
Operating Profit
Retreating from a 10-year high in 2024, median operating profit on net revenue declined to 16.7%.
Cloud Adoption
58% of firms report that 60% or more of their infrastructure and systems are cloud or SaaS-based.
Workforce Pressures Remain Elevated
Employee turnover edged up slightly to 13.8%.
Project Schedules
Nearly 60% of firms say projects were delivered ahead or on schedule.
Megan Miller
A&E Industry Insights Lead, Deltek
"As project and business complexity continue to rise, success will be defined by how well firms align strategy, investment and action to move the business forward with control and flexibility."
Confident Decisions Start with Real Benchmarks
The 47th Annual Deltek Clarity Architecture & Engineering Study reveals the performance benchmarks, market signals, and operational shifts shaping A&E firms across North America—so leaders can compare results, sharpen execution, and plan with confidence.
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