Research

Figure 1: The age of survey respondents continues to remain on the older side; most respondents are older than 40. The average age of this year’s respondents is 50, a slight drop from last year’s 51 years old. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research January 4, 2024

Dive into the details of the latest engineering salary survey

Respondents to the 2022 salary study were paid better and mostly satisfied with their jobs

By Amara Rozgus and Amanda McLeman
Money-related issues rose to the top of the list of challenges that affect the future of electrical and power systems. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research November 21, 2023

How engineers expect tech to change, proven systems to remain

Research report confirms power generation, EV charging stations to grow while traditional electrical system technologies remain ubiquitous

By Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Courtesy: Andrew Neel, CFE Media and Technology
Research August 22, 2023

How is your firm handling hiring, retaining, training engineers? You might be amazed by what others do

From this report, learn how your company stacks up and what you can do to become more appealing

By Amara Rozgus and Amanda McLeman
Research February 28, 2023

Research: Mechanical engineers value energy-efficient projects

In a recent research study, mechanical engineers indicated improved energy efficiency has grown in importance for mechanical systems

By Amara Rozgus
This chart compares the NPMI values in each client to the same period last year.
Research January 24, 2023

The Fed’s wrecking ball is hitting the private sector markets

The market forecast shows that the outlook of the architecture, engineering and construction industry continues to show a downward trend.

By PSMJ Quarterly Market Forecast
Research December 16, 2022

Are MEP engineers paid what they’re worth?

While base salaries went up slightly, nonsalary compensation decreased in this year’s salary survey

By Amara Rozgus, Editor-in-Chief and Amanda Pelliccione, Research Director
Research September 26, 2022

Where does engineering employment stand?

The 2022 MEP Giants mirror the economy — too few skilled engineers are available

By Amara Rozgus
Research July 26, 2022

Research: Why and how to specify emergency, standby and backup power systems

Emergency, standby and backup power systems are key to many engineers’ building designs

By Amara Rozgus and Amanda McLeman
Research June 22, 2022

How do lighting designers spend their time?

The short answer: most time is spent researching lighting and lighting controls systems

By Amara Rozgus
Research May 4, 2022

Research: What do you need to know about HVAC and BAS?

Energy efficiency improvements were a big driver for consulting engineers when specifying HVAC and BAS for building clients

By Consulting-Specifying Engineer