Foundation
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The SMPS Foundation, 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.
Latest research
Building Resilience | A/E/C's Path Beyond 2025
At Amplify A|E|C 2024 the SMPS Foundation conducted an inaugural Trends Roundtable. The goal? To uncover the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges that face our industry. Attended by more than 75 senior leaders, the workshop offered a space for participants to share knowledge, perspectives, and visions where markets may shift, strategic thought can be fostered, innovation can happen, and building a mindset of resilience within our organizations. Carla Johnson, of RE:Think Labs, facilitated this conversation and authored a follow-up report to transform your business strategy for 2025 and beyond.
AEC.BD | Building Business Development Success in a Post-Pandemic World
The SMPS Foundation, in partnership with Stambaugh Ness, is excited to announce the release of the new research publication, AEC.BD. By engaging a diverse array of participants across various AEC firm types, sizes, and geographies, the SMPS Foundation and Stambaugh Ness discovered insights into the evolving world of business development, contributing to a future where diversity of thought and practice propels the industry-forward.
This new publication is a comprehensive study to explore the strategies employed by AEC firms in driving revenue growth. Made possible by the efforts of the SMPS Foundation and Stambaugh Ness, we are excited to release this industry resource free to both members and non-members.
To receive your copy, please fill out the form below and follow the download prompts. Stay tuned for additional learning spotlighting this new research, hosted by the SMPS Foundation and Stambaugh Ness.
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.