Reports
Geographic Growth or Expansion
Where and how to grow next
This report helps you figure out where to grow. We look at regions that make the most sense for your business — places where the people, funding, and opportunities all align. It’s perfect for helping you invest in the right places, with confidence that you’re growing smart, not just big.
Questions we can answer
- Which regions offer optimal growth potential based on demographic changes, client and funding availability, regulatory shifts, and market gaps?
- How can redevelopment programs or compliance initiatives be leveraged to enter new markets or expand service offerings?
- Where should operational investments (e.g., talent acquisition, office expansion) be prioritized to address resource constraints and capitalize on demand?
Actionable results
- Prioritize regions by opportunity and your goals and priorities.
- Insights to develop integrated service packages to address emerging needs, such as site remediation paired with renewable energy development.
- Target partnerships with local stakeholders in areas with underutilized assets or high-growth sectors to establish market leadership.
Interactive reports
Narrative of Our Findings: We provide summaries and outlines that take 15 minutes or less to read for anyone on your team, saving time and allowing any team to use the research.
Data Visualization: We use graphs and images that are easy to understand and that communicate your research results.
Insights: Evaluate regional growth against the internal capacity to ensure sustainable expansion without overextending existing teams or resources.
Multi-Format Deliverables: Interactive dashboards (web-based apps), downloadable datasets (Excel), and presentation-ready summaries (PDF, PowerPoint).
*ArcGIS Online Mapping App: This is an additional app service that is provided upon request. It has customizable layers, including the results of your research.
Relevant Blog Posts
THE EVOLUTION OF AEC MARKETING STRATEGY: AND THE QUIET SHIFTS THAT CHANGED GROWTH
Over the past 25 years, the AEC industry hasn’t changed overnight. It has shifted gradually—through signals many of us didn’t recognize until they became impossible to ignore. As a strategic growth consultant working with architecture, engineering, and construction...
TECH CAN’T REPLACE CULTURE: EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY LESSONS FROM LEADFORWARD
Ida Cheinman of Substance151 kicked off a LeadForward session with a powerful conversation about employee advocacy, technology, and culture in AEC firms. She opened with a simple but important question: How do we truly know when employees are proud of their workplace?...
HOW TO USE THE GROWTH STRATEGY MATRIX
Growth in the A/E/C industry is not for the faint of heart. Markets shift, clients evolve, and even the most seasoned leaders can feel caught between chasing opportunities and sticking to what’s safe. The truth is, growth can feel messy, especially when it’s reactive...