KPI guide

The 2026 Guide to KPI's for Architecture and Engineering firms

Architecture and Engineering firms across the globe are under increasing pressure to improve margins, deliver projects on time, and retain top talent. But are you tracking the right KPIs to make it happen?

This free KPI Handbook, created by Deltek and brought to you by Silversoft, outlines the 10 most important KPIs for A&E firms. Learn what to measure, why it matters, and how leading firms use KPIs to benchmark success and drive sustainable growth.

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This guide is provided in partnership with Deltek. All rights reserved by Deltek.

Benchmark your KPI's Against Industry Leaders

These benchmarks are included in the guide so you can compare your firm’s performance to industry peers.

49%

of firms admit they could improve how they track Net Labour Multiplier. Meaning nearly half are missing critical insights into ROI on their people.

81%

of A&E firms plan to increase their headcount in 2025,
But growth without strong talent KPIs risks higher costs and inefficiency.

25%

Only 25% of firms track operating profit effectively.
Leaving three out of four firms in the dark on their true profitability.

Set your A&E Firm up for success by tracking the right KPI's

In this guide you'll learn how to

Benchmark profitability with Operating Profit on Net Revenue
Improve resource planning with Utilisation Rate
Track business development success with Win & Capture Rates
Forecast growth with Net Revenue Growth
Reduce costs and risk with Overhead Rate & Staff Turnover Metrics
Align teams with firm wide goals through smarter KPI dashboards
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Want to learn how Silversoft can help your A&E firm put these KPIs into action?

Silversoft empowers architecture & engineering firms to move beyond reporting and actually improve performance. Let’s explore how we can help your team deliver more profitable, predictable projects.

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