The 2026 Economic Assessment and Forecast of the Engineering and Design Services Industry

The engineering and design industry continues to operate in a complex economic environment shaped by shifting market conditions, evolving client demand, labor challenges, and ongoing uncertainty about the broader U.S. economy. What does the latest data tell us about where the industry is headed next?

Join ACEC Research Institute Chief Economic Advisor Jon Gray and Senior Research Consultant Joseph Bates as they present the study’s key findings and updated outlook for 2027. The session will examine the economic forces expected to influence firm performance, explore the industry’s most significant headwinds and tailwinds, and discuss the implications for strategic planning, investment, hiring, and business development. Attendees will leave with a research-based perspective on what lies ahead and the trends every engineering firm leader should be monitoring.

Speakers: Joe Bates, ACEC Research Institute; Jon Gray, Rockport Analytics

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