2026 Hiring Outlook for Architecture & Engineering Firms: Build, Pause, or Restructure?

As 2026 approaches, many firm leaders are asking the same question: Should we expand, pause hiring, or rethink our workforce structure? For firms in architecture and engineering, the answer depends on market demand, financial stability, project pipelines, and team adaptability. Long-term demand remains strong. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in architecture and engineering occupations is […]