PSMJ Resources, Inc., the global leader in business management data and guidance for architects and engineers, announces the winners of the 2026 AEC Employer of Choice® Award, the industry’s premier recognition of firms that have mastered workforce retention and productivity by achieving the highest level of employee engagement.
"The firms leading the AEC industry understand that an outstanding employee experience is the foundation of attracting and retaining exceptional talent," says PSMJ President Gregory Hart. "This award celebrates organizations that have built cultures where people can thrive, creating lasting value for employees, owners, and clients alike."
The AEC Employer of Choice Award® is based on the results of PSMJ’s 45-factor survey of nominated firms’ employees, diving deep into what they do to inspire, encourage, and engage with their architects, engineers, non-technical staff, and managers.
The 2026 AEC Employer of Choice Award® winners, in ranked order, are:
1. Beck
2. Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR)
3. Mulhern & Kulp
4. Greenprint Partners
5. Engineering Enterprises
6. Trotter & Associates
7. Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
8. WHKS
9. Ritter Maher Architects
10. McKinley Architecture and Engineering
Winning firms will be recognized and celebrated at PSMJ’s AEC THRIVE conference October 21-23, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ. Winners also benefit from “AEC Employer of Choice Award Winner” credentials to display in their recruiting efforts and public recognition through PSMJ’s extensive digital, print, and social media dissemination channels.