10 Architecture & Engineering Industry Blogs You Need to Read to Prepare for 2024

The architecture and engineering (A&E) industry is constantly evolving and changing, especially with current economic uncertainty and the increasing, yet exciting, pace of technological change.

If you want to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for the challenges and opportunities you might face during 2024, you must keep yourself informed. Here are ten must-read blogs from the past year offering research, trends, and best practices from experts and practitioners in the A&E industry.

1. Deltek Clarity Study: U.K. Professional Services Firms Believe Technology Holds the Key to Growth

The 4th Annual EMEA and APAC Clarity Industry Study results show that growth and digital transformation are a top focus for firms. Discover the top trends A&E firms in the U.K. are experiencing and leverage these insights to prepare for 2024.

Find out more about the trends highlighted in the Deltek Clarity Study >>

2. Economic Challenge or Opportunity – What Are Architecture & Engineering Firms Experiencing?

Discover how A&E firms are adapting to a unique economic downturn. From diversification strategies to project management solutions, Paul Boland from Optimised Environments (OPEN) shares his insights.

Find out more about the unprecedented economic conditions firms are currently facing >>

3. AEC Checklist for Success: 4 Ways to Improve Your AEC Firm’s Operations

Read this blog for tips and insights on how to optimize your workflows, collaboration, and profitability. Whether you need a better way to manage your projects, resources, finances, or business development, this blog post will give you some ideas and inspiration.

Start improving your firm’s operational efficiency >>

4. 5 Tips to Jump-Start Your A&E Firm’s Innovation

Get practical tips and insights on fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and experimentation in your organization. Whether you are a small, medium, or large A&E firm, this blog post will inspire you to jump-start your innovation journey.

Find out what you can do to boost innovation in your firm >>

5. KEO Manages Ambitious Projects with Deltek Vantagepoint

Learn how KEO International, a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy in the Middle East, improved its project delivery, collaboration, and profitability with Deltek ERP. Additionally, discover how the company adapted to the region's changing market conditions and customer expectations.

Read KEO’s story >>

6. CFOs: How Linking Your Client, Project and Financial Data Will Benefit You and Your Team

Discover how linking your client, project, and financial data will benefit the finance team, leading to more informed decision-making and improved business and project outcomes.

Read more about the benefits connecting information across your business can offer >>

7. Elevate your A&E Firm with Targeted KPIs

As an A&E firm, measuring success can be challenging. This blog post will help you identify the right KPIs to track, including examples of essential KPIs to monitor, such as utilization rate, overhead rate, net revenue per employee, project profitability, and client satisfaction.

Learn how KPIs will help you achieve better outcomes for your business, clients and projects >>

8. Why Architects Don’t Have to Choose Mobility Over Productivity

Are you tired of sacrificing productivity for mobility? This blog post explores how to utilize your mobile devices without compromising efficiency. From choosing a suitable device to essential accessories and productivity apps, this blog has got you covered.

Discover the tools you need to be more productive on the move >>

9. Top Ways to Address A&E Talent Management Challenges

Talent acquisition and management are significant challenges for A&E firms across all business areas. Firms that can successfully differentiate their culture and employ the right tools and technology to enhance their talent management efforts will come out on top when attracting top talent.

Find out how firms are responding to talent management challenges >>

10. ADG Engineers Modernizes Its ERP To Streamline Reporting and Resource Management

ADG Engineer's story is an excellent example of how Deltek ERP can transform the way that firms manage their projects and clients. Discover how ADG Engineers use Deltek Vantagepoint to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve profitability.

Read ADG’s story >>