Surveys and Studies

A/E Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study - 13th Edition Pre-Order Now (Expected January 2026)


Our forthcoming 13th edition will provide the newest insights into how A/E and environmental consulting firms are being valued, drawing on updated data from 10 valuation multiples and more than 20 financial performance metrics. As with previous editions, this study is based on actual stock transactions—including those among employee-owners, ESOP transactions, and mergers/acquisitions—providing the most accurate benchmark of real-world valuation activity.

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A/E Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study - 12th Edition (01/25)


Updated with the latest data from 10 separate valuation multiples and over 20 financial performance metrics, this study is designed to enlighten industry executives in how their A/E and environmental consulting firms are truly being valued! What differentiates this study from others is that it is based on actual stock transactions as opposed to reported valuations. These include transactions by and between employee-owners, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) transactions, and mergers/acquisitions. 


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ACEC Research Institute: Engineering Business Sentiment Q1 (2/2023)


The ACEC Research Institute released the results of its Q1 2023 Engineering Business Sentiment Study. The report showed that optimism within the industry remains extremely high across the board, among all market sectors and within all geographic regions.


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