Foundation
Support resources that drive industry growth and innovation
The SMPS Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is dedicated to equipping professionals and leaders with the intelligence and insights needed to navigate the evolving landscape of trends, change, and business evolution in the competitive architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Our vision is clear: to catalyze AEC business growth through actionable insights that not only inform but inspire.
Mission
To deliver intelligence and insights for growth professionals and leaders to help them navigate trends, change, and business evolution in a highly competitive marketplace.
Vision
Intelligence and insights to catalyze AEC business growth.
Winning aspiration
To deliver intelligence and insights for growth professionals and leaders to help them navigate trends, change, and business evolution in a highly competitive marketplace.
Collaborate with the Foundation
We’re always looking for ways to bring timely, relevant, and research-driven content to our members—and collaborating with the SMPS Foundation is one of the most impactful ways to do just that. If you’re interested in featuring the Foundation’s insights, expertise, and thought leadership at a future event or session, let us know! From industry trends and original research to engaging speakers and rich content, the SMPS Foundation offers a wealth of knowledge to help elevate your programming.
Latest research and reports
Q3AI Quarterly Insights Report
Member: Free
Non-Member: $499
The Q4 2025 SMPS Marketing Trends report cuts through the noise of standard industry forecasts to deliver deep, actionable insights specifically for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This is not a simple list of “obvious trends” like vertical video; rather, this analysis uses generative AI to extract the Less Obvious and Least Obvious strategies that offer the truest potential for competitive differentiation in the coming year.
Client Experience in the AEC Industry: Benchmarks, Insights, and Trends
Member: Free
Non-Member: $449
Brought to you by the SMPS Foundation and research partner Client Savvy, a Clearly Rated company, this report examines the current state of Client Experience (CX) in A/E/C firms, offering insights into CX structures, benchmarks, outcomes, and best practices.
SMPS members get free access. Not a member? Join SMPS today and access this benefit, and more!
Emerging Trends in A/E/C Marketing and Business Development
Member: Free
Non-Member: $449
The SMPS Foundation, in partnership with FMI Consulting, launched a critical research initiative aimed at capturing emerging marketing and business development trends across the A/E/C industry in the United States and Canada.
Whether you’re a CMO, strategist, or emerging leader in the A/E/C space, this research offers critical insight into where the industry is headed—and how marketers and business developers are playing a central role.
SMPS members get free access. Not a member? Join SMPS today and access this benefit, and more!
Invest in the SMPS Foundation
Donate to your foundation because relevant research and expanding diversity in the A/E/C industries is good for the built environment.
We are grateful for our donors, and with your contribution we will continue to influence our profession with important research and advocacy.
To continue our future work, we invite you to make a tax-deductible donation* to the SMPS Foundation. Your support will directly contribute to the development of future initiatives that support our industry and professionals like you.
