How Top Architecture Firms Stay Ahead
Download the 2025 Architecture Firm Benchmarking Report
Architecture is changing. Competition is growing. And firm leaders are under more pressure than ever to make the right decisions. Whether it’s iterating on the best design solution for your clients or designing your firm’s operations to consistently be profitable, owners need clarity to lead with confidence. That clarity starts with understanding how your firm is really performing—and how it compares to the rest of the industry.
The most successful firms use data to guide their strategy, align their teams, and stay ahead. If you want to grow with confidence and lead with clarity, now is the time to see how your firm measures up.
Many architecture firm leaders want to run a smarter and more profitable business. But without industry benchmarks to compare against, it is hard to know what your internal numbers really mean. You might be tracking key metrics, but without context, it’s difficult to tell if you are ahead, behind, or just holding steady. Without that clarity, growth becomes guesswork.
The 2025 Architecture Firm Benchmarking Report helps you change that.
This report gives you a clear view of how architecture firms are performing across the industry. It is built on real, anonymized data from over 1,000 firms and includes key metrics that matter for financial health and operational efficiency.
Each KPI is broken down by firm size and displayed across quartiles, so you can see not just the average, but the full range of performance—from struggling firms to top performers. This level of detail helps you understand where your firm stands and what’s realistically achievable based on your peers. You’ll also get definitions for each metric, expert commentary, and recommended targets that can help guide your planning and strategy.
By downloading the report, you are taking a step toward leading with more clarity and confidence. With the right benchmarks in hand, you can set stronger goals, focus your team, and make informed decisions that drive measurable progress.
Smart firms use data to grow. This report gives you the insight to do the same.
ABOUT BQE
BQE CORE is trusted by thousands of architecture firms to manage the business side of design. Built by architects, for architects, CORE streamlines time tracking, project management, billing, and financial reporting—all in one place. The same data that powers this benchmarking report also powers the tools inside CORE, helping firm leaders operate more efficiently, improve profitability, and make confident, data-driven decisions.