Deltek's international Architecture&Engineering report covers the performance metrics, views and expectations of the A&E industry in 2014. Download the full report at: http://www.deltek.co.uk/solutions/for-your-industry/architectureandengineering/trends-in-engineering-2014 Key findings: · 72% expect a market growth, i.e. compared to the reports from previous years the optimism and growth expectations are evident · Across all regions 26% of billable time is wasted (valid point of discussion for us!) · 66% think that technology will play a more important role · The biggest threats are 1. Finding & retaining good staff (55%), 2. Price competition (52%), and 3. Cost cutting by public authorities (38%) · Critical business issues: 1. Winning new projects (41%) 2. Customer satisfaction (36%) and 3. Project profitability (22%) · The most important success factors: 1. Having the right people and attracting talent (72%), 2. Long-term relationship with clients (70%) and 3. Firm reputation (49%) Metrics: · The report covers 10 countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand · 235 decision-makers across the geographies were interviewed