Architects Offices
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:
Industry Outlook
http://www.e-architect.com/ Select "News - Economics
& Market Research"
Articles from AIArchitect are available free online.
Architectural Firm Survey
http://www.e-architect.com/ Select "News - Economics
& Market Research"
This report presents a profile of US architecture firms based on responses from more than 2000
firms. Revenues, compensation, staffing, projects, marketing, computer use, and much more is covered.
The Practice of Architecture: Changes in
the Construction Markets--The Next 15 Years
http://www.e-architect.com/ Select "News - Economics
& Market Research"
A look at what changes are in store over the next 15 years for architects who serve the construction
industry.
Architectural Services
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance.
Report sections include:
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
Industry Outlook: Strategy and Insight for Design & Construction Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-858-in-out10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Report examines the business trends and provides outlook for the major markets served by the industry.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Architects
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
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 free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
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
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics 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, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, 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
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
The American Institute of Architects
Architectural Firm Survey
http://www.e-architect.com/ Select "News - Economics
& Market Research"
This report presents a profile of US architecture firms based on responses from more than 2,000 firms.
Revenues, compensation, staffing, projects, marketing, computer use, and much more is covered.
ZweigWhite
Information resources available from this organization include:
Financial Performance Survey of Architecture, Engineering,
Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-879-sv-fnp10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Key financial performance statistics including revenue and expense data, chargeability, revenue
factor, overhead rates, average collection period, backlog, and staff turnover by firm type, size,
region, growth rate, and client base.
Operating Expenses Survey of Architecture, Engineering,
Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-866-sv-exp10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Detailed statistics on human resources expenses, pension, profit sharing, and 401(k) plan spending,
information technology expenses, rent and utility costs, and marketing spending.
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
PSMJ A/E Financial Performance Survey
http://www.psmj.com/publishing/ Select "Improving
Financial Management"
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
Information resources available from this organization include:
AIA Compensation Survey
http://www.e-architect.com/ Select "News - Economics
& Market Research"
Articles from AIArchitect are available free online.
Compensation at U.S. Architecture Firms
http://www.e-architect.com/ Select "News - Economics
& Market Research"
The survey offers compensation averages for 22 positions within architecture firms - from starting
interns to firm principals. It contains information by category for 9 U.S. regions, 33 states,
and 43 metropolitan areas. It also presents detailed information about benefits offered in all
geographical regions and by firm size, plus an analysis of national compensation trends.
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
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-864-sv-com10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Survey provides annual base salary, bonus, overtime pay, and total compensation for project managers,
financial managers, IT managers, HR directors, marketing directors, branch office managers, and
principals, with breakdown by firm type, staff size, region, firm growth rate, and firm profit.
Salary Survey of Architecture, Interior Design & Landscape Architecture Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-877-sv-sar10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Survey includes salary data 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 is accessible free online.
PAS, Inc.
Consulting Engineering & Design Staff Salary Survey
http://www.pas1.com/surveys/engsal.html
The survey provides the detailed analysis necessary for maintaining accurate wage information for
electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers and architects employed within the construction
design industry. In addition, the report includes wage data on engineering managers and associated
technical positions, such as cad operators, designers and survey crews. In total, the survey covers
46 positions.
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
Information resources available from this organization include:
PSMJ A/E Management Salary Survey
http://www.psmj.com/publishing/ Select "Hiring
and Retaining the Best People"
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/publishing/ Select "Hiring
and Retaining the Best People"
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/
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 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 free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Architects
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
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 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.
ZweigWhite
Information resources available from this organization include:
Valuation Survey of Architectural, Engineering,
Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-862-sv-val10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Annual survey provides six different valuation ratios for architectural, consulting engineering,
and environmental consulting firms with data categorized by firm type, number of employees, years
in business, home office region, annual growth rate, and other factors. Table of contents is accessible
free online.
Merger & Acquisition Survey of Architectural, Engineering,
Planning, and Environmental Consulting Firms
https://store.zweigwhite.com/p-881-sv-maa10.aspx?AffiliateCode=Valuat2622
Annual survey of merger and acquisition activity for architectural, consulting engineering, 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.
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/
Over 45 chapters focused on valuing legal, medical, architectural/engineering, and accounting practices
and professional degrees and licenses for divorce purposes.
PSMJ Resources, Inc.
PSMJ's Guide to A/E Mergers & Acquisitions
http://www.psmj.com/publishing/ Select "Buying
or Selling an A/E Firm"
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.
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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