Deltek Clarity Professional Services Industry Study

The most comprehensive market research for architects, engineers and consultants.

Discover the Latest Professional Services Trends

The 5th Annual Deltek Clarity Industry Study is an annual research report published by Deltek, a global software and solutions provider for project-based businesses. The report, informed by 400 architecture, engineering and consulting firms, focuses on the Professional Services industry, providing insights and trends based on survey data collected from firms across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The Clarity study covers a wide range of topics related to project-based businesses, including opportunities for growth, financial performance, project management practices, technology adoption and industry challenges.

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The Deltek Clarity Study Includes

Professional Services Trends

Discover how the professional services industry is changing and what is on the horizon.

Strategies in Place

As unpredictability continues, what are the strategies firms should consider?

Essential KPIs

Which KPIs are firms tracking? See how your firm compares to industry averages.

Top Priorities For Professional Services Firms

The professional services industry continues to face a variety of competing strategies, concerns and challenges in 2024, and will need to be flexible to adapt and compete successfully.

According to this year’s Clarity study, the following priorities are the most important to architecture, engineering and consulting firms when it comes to addressing critical business challenges:

Investing in New Technologies: As technology evolves, professional services firms should continue investing in new technologies, such as adopting artificial intelligence (AI).

Implementing New Innovations: To maintain market share and remain relevant, professional services firms should continue prioritizing digital transformation in 2024.

Increasing Complexity of Projects: The need to effectively manage project information intensifies; business leaders recognised a range of current challenges, with managing the quality of deliverables and project collaboration at the top of the list.

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