Architectural Services
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
American Institute of Architects
Information resources available from this organization include:
Architect Magazine
http://www.architectmagazine.com/table-of-contents/the-magazine.aspx
Trade magazine features news and information for the architectural professionals, with topics
covered including industry trends, market intelligence, business practices, technology solutions,
and more. Current and prior issues can be viewed free online.
AIA Firm Survey
http://aiastore.hostedbywebstore.com/
Search for "firm survey"
Architectural firm survey analyzes emerging trends in the profession and how they interact with
economic trends and technological developments, and also includes information on firm characteristics
and operations and provides comparative benchmarks which allow users to evaluate their operations
in relation to their peers.
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Management Design
The Survey For California Architectural Firms
http://managementdesign.com/survey.html
Covers billings rates by size, staff size growth, staff composition, base salary comparisons, starting
salaries, and salary trends for management and technical personnel. Average and median figures available
free online. The published survey results also present salary ranges, reporting all data that falls
above or below average or median numbers.
ZweigWhite
A/E/P and Environmental Consulting Industry Outlook
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-4-market-research.aspx
Annual study examines business trends and market sector outlooks for the architecture, engineering,
planning, and environmental consulting industries and includes industry-wide forecasts on a national,
regional, and international basis. Overview, full product description, and table of contents can be
viewed free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Architects
http://www.bls.gov/architects.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Architects and Architectural Services
http://www.marketresearch.com Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Architectural Services
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "541310"
Industry statistics for architectural services include industry sales and sales trends, market size
and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor,
and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Architectural Services
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "541310"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for architectural firms.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
ZweigWhite
Information resources available from this organization include:
Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering,
Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Annual survey provides key financial performance data including revenue and expenses, chargeability,
revenue factor, overhead rates, average collection period, project backlog, and staff turnover,
with data broken out by firm type, size, region, growth rate, and client base. Overview, product
description, and table of contents can be viewed free online.
Operating Expenses Survey of Architecture, Engineering,
Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Annual operating expenses survey provides detailed expense data for categories such as human resources,
employee benefits, technology, rent and utilities, marketing, and liability insurance, with data
broken out by firm type, size, region, growth rate, and client base. Overview, product description,
and table of contents can be viewed free online.
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
PSMJ A/E Financial Performance Survey
http://www.psmj.com/surveys-and-benchmarks.html
Annual survey includes design firms profits, expenditures, overhead rates, financial ratios, return
on equity, employee turnover rates, fee multipliers, key ratios, average billing, and collection days.
Benchmarks measures include industry highs, lows, medians, and averages by firm size, type, region,
and client market.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
American Institute of Architects
AIA Compensation Survey
http://aiastore.hostedbywebstore.com/ Search
for "compensation survey"
Comprehensive survey provides detailed analysis of architectural firm employee compensation
—including
base pay, bonuses, and fringe benefits
—with compensation data broken out
by firm size based on number of employees and geographic region.
Management Design
The Survey For California Architectural Firms
http://managementdesign.com/survey.html
Covers billings rates by size, staff size growth, staff composition, base salary comparisons, starting
salaries, and salary trends for management and technical personnel. Average and median figures available
free online. The published survey results also present salary ranges, reporting all data that falls
above or below average or median numbers.
ZweigWhite
Information resources available from this organization include:
Management Compensation Survey of A/E/P & Environmental Consulting Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Management compensation survey provides annual base salary, bonus, overtime pay, and total compensation
for project managers, financial directors, IT directors, HR directors, marketing directors, and
principals, with compensation data broken down by firm type, staff size, region, firm growth rate,
and firm profit.
Salary Survey of Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Salary survey provides compensation and benefits information for a wide range of architectural
firm employees—including professional, technical, management, and administrative personnel—as
well as landscape architects, interior designers, and engineers, with salary data broken out by
firm type, staff size, and geographic region. Table of contents listing job positions included
in the survey can be viewed free online.
PAS, Inc.
Consulting Engineering & Design Staff Salary Survey
http://www.pas1.com/surveys/engsal.html
Salary survey provides compensation and benefits information for consulting engineering and design
staff, with survey results broken out by type of firm, type of construction, bid type, annual revenues,
and geographic region. Compensation data includes base salary, bonus amounts, total compensation,
and actual and anticipated annual wage increases.
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
Information resources available from this organization include:
PSMJ A/E Management Salary Survey
http://www.psmj.com/surveys-and-benchmarks.html
Annual survey includes detailed compensation profiles for 18 key positions. Benchmarks measures
include industry highs, lows, medians, and averages by firm size, type, region, and client market.
PSMJ A/E Bonus & Benefits Survey
http://www.psmj.com/surveys-and-benchmarks.html
Annual survey includes employee turnover rates; relationships between a firm's overall policy
and its turnover results, bonuses paid and fringe benefits offered; percentage of firms planning
to provide either superior, competitive or minimum fringe benefits; typical holiday and vacation
benefits awarded; flex-time, work-at-home and compensatory time policies; typical costs of group
health and life insurance; and types and contributions to various retirement plans.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Architecture Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
JobStar.Org Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
Building Industries
http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.php
Compensation surveys covering industry personnel. All data is available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Architects
http://www.bls.gov/architects.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
FMI
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
http://www.fminet.com/resources Search "keywords"
for "merger"
Newsletter provides insights on mergers and acquisitions trends in the architectural, engineering,
and construction industries, and also includes information on recent industry transactions and public
market valuations by industry segment. Current and prior issues can be viewed free online with free registration.
ZweigWhite
Information resources available from this organization include:
Valuation Survey of Architectural, Engineering,
Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Annual survey provides six different valuation ratios for architectural, engineering, planning,
and environmental consulting firms with comparative valuation data by firm size, type, age, region,
growth rate, reason for valuation, and more. Overview, full description, and table of contents
can be viewed free online.
Merger & Acquisition Survey of Architectural, Engineering,
Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms
http://www.zweigwhite.com/m-2-benchmark-surveys.aspx
Annual survey of merger and acquisition activity for architectural, engineering, planning, and
environmental consulting firms with data categorized by firm type, services offered, market sector,
annual revenue, home office region, number of employees, annual growth rate, and profitability.
Full description and table of contents can be viewed free online.
Valuing Professional Practices and Licenses:
A Guide for the Matrimonial Practitioner
Part E - Valuing Architectural and Engineering Practices
Ronald L. Brown (Editor), Aspen Publishers, supplemented annually
http://www.aspenpublishers.com/
Loose-leaf guide contains over 45 chapters focused on valuing professional practices and professional
degrees and licenses for divorce purposes. Detailed table of contents and searchable text can be viewed
free online using "Google Preview" feature.
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
PSMJ's Guide to A/E Mergers & Acquisitions
http://www.psmj.com/books-and-manuals.html
Two-volume set covering A/E mergers & acquisitions from both buyer's and seller's standpoint. Manuals
include information on valuing a firm, identifying prospective buyers or acquisitions, negotiating
the best deal, and ensuring a cultural match.
Small Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Architectural Services
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for architectural services and more than
200 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®,
with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
BVResources
BVR's Industry Transaction & Profile Annual Report on Architectural Firms
http://www.bvresources.com/bvstore/RecommendedBookList.asp
Annual publication includes an industry profile, five-year financial analysis, pricing rules of thumb,
and actual deal data from sales transactions. Table of contents containing additional descriptive
information and identifying data sources can be viewed free online.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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