New SMPS Foundation Research Initiative

Uncovering what’s new, what’s next, and what will propel your firm.

The mission of the SMPS Foundation is to deliver intelligence and insights for growth professionals and leaders to help them navigate trends, change, and business evolution in a highly competitive marketplace. In 2024, the Foundation published Building Resilience and AEC.BD to do just this. Both research publications can be found on the SMPS Foundation webpage.

In 2025, the SMPS Foundation, in partnership with FMI, is embarking on its newest annual research project to deliver the most relevant emerging trends in marketing and business development for A/E/C firms. Emerging Trends 2025, one of the largest Foundation research initiatives, will equip firm leaders with key intelligence to inform their company’s strategy, planning, and execution. This comprehensive project will be delivered in variety of ways including a presentation at Amplify A|E|C and chapter and regional programming toolkit.

As we know, the A/E/C landscape is changing more rapidly than ever. Emerging Trends 2025, along with its research and recommendations, will help firms prepare for these shifts. For this vital study, the SMPS Foundation counts on valuable feedback from A/E/C growth professionals. In a survey, which will be available this month, please consider sharing your insights and best practices. Your contribution will help us uncover what’s new, what’s next, and what will propel your firm to remain competitive in the ever-changing marketplace.

For more information about the SMPS Foundation, please visit our Foundation page.

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