How Does Your Firm Stack Up?  

The 2025 Benchmarking Reports for Architecture & Engineering Firms 

In today’s competitive A/E industry, the most successful firms rely on data to guide their decisions. The 2025 Benchmarking Reports give you the clarity you need to compare your performance against industry peers, uncover hidden opportunities, and strengthen your business.

Built from anonymized data from over 2,000 architecture and engineering firms, these reports highlight real trends in revenue per employee, realization rate, profit margin, and more. You’ll see where top firms are excelling and where many fall short, so you can take action with confidence.

BQE 2025 Benchmarking Reports 

 Stop Guessing. Start Measuring What Matters.

If you're struggling to improve profitability, streamline operations, or make sense of your firm's performance data, you're not alone. These benchmarking reports give you the data to make better decisions and can act as a proven roadmap to better business results. Whether you're just beginning to track KPIs or you have a mature firm looking to fine-tune your growth strategy, benchmarking brings clarity to your decisions and exposes hidden opportunities. In a market where talent is scarce, margins are tight, and competition is growing, using real industry data to guide your next move is essential. Download the report today and take the first step toward running a more profitable, high-performing firm. 

Inside each report, you’ll find:

  • Industry averages and top-quartile benchmarks for critical financial and operational metrics
  • Insights into firm health, productivity, and profitability
  • Clear definitions and practical guidance on how to improve each metric
  • Data tailored specifically for architecture or engineering firm leaders
  • Results are broken down by firm size, so you can compare your metrics against similar firms 
Used by thousands of A/E professionals, these benchmarking reports are designed to help you understand your firm’s strengths, diagnose weak spots, and drive continuous improvement. And with tools like BQE CORE, you can track these KPIs in real-time and stay aligned with your goals. 

Ready to see where your firm stands? 

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ABOUT BQE CORE

At BQE, we believe better data leads to better decisions. That’s why thousands of architecture and engineering firms trust BQE CORE to manage projects, time, billing, and finances, all in one place. Built by architects and engineers, CORE doesn’t just streamline operations;  it delivers the insights firm leaders need to benchmark performance, improve profitability, and plan for sustainable growth. 

See how BQE CORE can help your firm turn data into action. Get a demo today