2016 Circle of Excellence: The AE Industry's Top-Performing Firms

PSMJ Resources, Inc.
Posted on: 07/14/16
Written by: PSMJ Resources, Inc.

PSMJ’s exclusive Circle of Excellence highlights firms that demonstrate outstanding business achievement in the architecture and engineering industry.

PSMJ Resources, Inc. has announced members of the 2016 Circle of Excellence. Sixty-four exceptional architecture and engineering firms made it onto the exclusive list this year.

PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence is designed to highlight firms that are successfully managed and demonstrate outstanding achievements in profitability, overhead management, cash flow, productivity, business development, staff growth, and turnover, etc. The Circle of Excellence represents the top 20% of participants in PSMJ’s annual AE Financial Performance Benchmark Survey, based on 13 key performance metrics.

“Year after year, the diversity of these firms continues to prove that success isn’t necessarily defined by the size of a firm, their practice area, geographic location, or even the markets they serve, but instead by a strong commitment to solid business practices,” says Kate Allen, P.E., Director of PSMJ’s AEC Industry Surveys. “Our passion may be our practice, but top-notch business practices are critical for sustainability.”

PSMJ Resources, Inc. announces the following firms as members of the 2016 Circle of Excellence:

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The firms listed above have agreed to have their names published in association with PSMJ's Circle of Excellence. Firm names are listed in alphabetical order.

“The firms recognized in the Circle of Excellence set the standard for outstanding business results that are significantly above average,” says Allen. “Some firms have been in this prestigious group year after year!”

Circle of Excellence members understand the importance of benchmarking and they have raised the bar as a result of top-notch business practices. These high performing firms will be honored at PSMJ’s THRIVE 2016 - The AEC Industry Summit, to be held October 12-14, 2016 in Nashville, TN.

THRIVE 2016 will cover timely topics ranging from achieving financial success and improving project performance to thinking big and acting bigger, and fostering a culture of innovation in your organization. This cutting-edge conference will bring together some of the industry’s top leaders and most successful firms to celebrate the achievement of this year’s Circle of Excellence members and share their experiences.

fincover-3.jpgWith data from 319 AE firms across the United States and Canada, the 2016 PSMJ AE Financial Performance Benchmark Survey Report is the go-to industry resource for firms wanting to increase cash flow, lower overhead, and improve overall financial results. Now in its 36th edition, the comprehensive report provides the most valuable research and insight available for making critical decisions that impact the success of a firm.

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