Zweig Group has released its 2025 calendar, highlighting essential deadlines for award submissions, research survey participation, and must-attend learning and networking events.

This calendar serves as a one-stop resource for AEC professionals looking to engage with industry-leading research, gain recognition through prestigious awards programs, and participate in transformative learning experiences.

Key dates to mark on your calendar:

Awards & Recognition:

• Rising Stars Award  – Entry deadline: March 28, 2025 
• Best Firms To Work For Award – Entry deadline: May 2, 2025 
• Hot Firm Award – Entry deadline: May 16, 2025 
• Marketing Excellence Award – Entry deadline: June 2, 2025 

Research & Benchmarking

• 2025 Valuation Survey: 
  • Report release in early March 2025 
• 2025 Principals, Partners & Owners Survey: 
  • Participation deadline for 25% off: February 28, 2025 
  • Report release: March 27, 2025 
• 2025 Fee & Billing Survey: 
  • Participation deadline for 75% off: March 22, 2025 
  • Participation deadline for 25% off: March 31, 2025 
  • Report release: April 30, 2025 
• 2025 Policies, Procedures & Benefits Survey 
  • Participation deadline for 75% off: April 19, 2025 
  • Participation deadline for 25% off: May 2, 2025 
  • Report release: May 28, 2025 
• 2025 Financial Performance Survey: 
  • Participation deadline for 75% off: May 22, 2025 
  • Participation deadline for 25% off: May 30, 2025 
  • Report release: June 23, 2025 
• Compensation & Salary Survey:  
  • Participate year-round for 50% off 
  • Mid-year report release: July 2, 2025 
• 2025 Recruitment & Retention Survey: 
  • Participation deadline for 75% off: August 2, 2025 

Learning & Events

• The High-Performance Blueprint Webinar – March 26, 2025, 1PM CST 
• Executive Roundtable Event – April 22-24, 2025, in Boston, MA 
• The Principals Academy – May 7-8, 2025, in Fort Worth, TX 
• M&A Next Symposium – September 9, 2025, in San Antonio, TX 
• ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala – September 9-11, 2025, in San Antonio, TX 

"As the AEC industry continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for firms to benchmark their performance, celebrate their successes, and invest in leadership development,” said Chad Clinehens, president and CEO of Zweig Group. “This calendar is designed to ensure firms don’t miss these critical opportunities to elevate their business."

Download the full calendar here!

For more information or to participate, visit zweiggroup.com.