Foundation

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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

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!

Q3AI Quarterly Insights Report

Member: Free
Non-Member: $499

A/E/C Intelligence is provided by the SMPS Foundation, with this insight made possible through the generous support of Andy Zinsmeyer. 
 
The SMPS AI Quarterly Insights Report for Q3 2025 delivers 125 pages of expert analysis on the latest trends shaping A/E/C marketing. From AI-powered content personalization to hyper-local engagement strategies, this report uncovers less obvious and non-obvious trends that will impact your marketing success.
 

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.

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