Zweig Group’s Operating Expenses Benchmarking Tool

By Tyler Thompson Zweig Group recently released an update to its Operating Expenses Benchmarking Tool. This dynamic tool combines data from four of Zweig Group’s flagship surveys on AEC firm financial performance, information technology, marketing, and policies, procedures, and benefits.  Four years of historical data are included so users can evaluate overhead staffing and spending […] The post Zweig Group’s Operating Expenses Benchmarking Tool appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Sustaining the AEC Industry in a New Environment

By Tyler Thompson The AEC industry has a unique relationship with the environment and sustainability.  We are the designers of the world around us, but buildings account for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions every year.  However, in many ways, the AEC industry is leading the way in the fight against climate change.  Part of […] The post Sustaining the AEC Industry in a New Environment appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Zweig Group’s Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool now available

By Tyler Thompson Zweig Group is excited to roll out the 2022 Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool. While our traditional Salary Surveys are a fantastic resource for benchmarking annual base salaries in the AEC industry, this dynamic spreadsheet will provide additional information that firms crave when addressing compensation for their employees. In this tool, all the […] The post Zweig Group’s Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool now available appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

How have principals been managing their time differently since the pandemic?

By Tyler Thompson Zweig Group surveyed 142 principals since January 1st of 2020 for its recently released 2021 Principals, Partners & Owners Report of AEC Firms. Using data collected before and after the start of the coronavirus pandemic allowed for key breakdowns between the time frames throughout the report: “Pre-COVID” and “COVID” eras. Perhaps the […] The post How have principals been managing their time differently since the pandemic? appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Where did the pandemic affect industry firms on the income statement?

By Tyler Thompson Zweig Group gathered 2020 financial data from architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction firms through an online survey for its recently released 2021 Financial Performance Report of AEC Firms. Income statement line items were analyzed as a percentage of net service revenue (NSR) and compared to the previous five years to understand […] The post Where did the pandemic affect industry firms on the income statement? appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.