May 13, 2026
Most architecture firms are still talking about AI as a design tool. The smarter firms already understand the bigger shift: AI is changing hiring. Over the next few years, architecture firms won’t just hire differently because technology is improving.... Read More
Apr 28, 2026
If you’ve had an “urgent” opening sitting on your careers page for three months… it’s not urgent. That might sound blunt, but it’s the reality across the AEC industry right now. Firms say they need someone yesterday, yet their hiring... Read More
Apr 1, 2026
If you’ve been in the architecture industry long enough, you already know this truth: not all roles are created equal when it comes to compensation. While many enter the field for creativity and passion, the reality is that certain positions... Read More
Mar 4, 2026
How Architects Should Approach Salary Negotiations in 2026 For many architects, salary negotiations can feel uncomfortable. The profession tends to attract thoughtful designers, collaborators, and problem-solvers—not aggressive negotiators. But as demand for experienced architects continues to grow, understanding how to... Read More
Jan 29, 2026
If you ask most AEC firm leaders why people are leaving, you’ll hear a familiar list. “The market is crazy.” “Recruiters keep poaching.” “Everyone wants to work from home.” That’s comforting. It’s also wrong. In 2026, the firms losing their... Read More
Jan 13, 2026
Most architecture resumes and portfolios don’t fail because the work is bad. They fail because they’re confusing, bloated, or trying way too hard to impress the wrong person. Principals don’t want art projects. Hiring managers don’t want mystery novels. And... Read More
Dec 29, 2025
Top Architecture Trends to Watch in 2026: Shaping the Future of the AEC Industry Posted on December 29, 2025 by Leadmark Group As we close out 2025, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry stands at an exciting crossroads. Rapid... Read More
Dec 16, 2025
As architecture and design firms close out 2025, many leaders treat hiring as a January problem. Budgets are wrapped, projects are winding down, and recruiting gets pushed to Q1. That’s a mistake — and 2025 made it even clearer. Firms... Read More
Dec 5, 2025
Every year, architecture trends get wrapped in buzzwords and splashy renderings. But on the ground — in real firms with real deadlines — only a handful of trends actually change how architects work, design, and get hired. Here are the... Read More
Nov 17, 2025
Drawing from successful placements and confidential salary conversations with architects, engineers, and construction leaders across the U.S. in 2025, Leadmark Group is proud to release the most current compensation data available anywhere. All numbers below represent total cash compensation (base... Read More
