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Architectural Services in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The Architecture industry is riding a sustained upswing, with the industry revenue having hiked at a CAGR of 1.5% over the past five years and is expected to total $63.5 billion in 2026, while revenue will climb by an estimated 0.1%. The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has provided a financial buffer against downturns and unlocked public-sector opportunities, while the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are already reshaping stadiums, transit corridors and urban plazas across 11 host cities. Federal funding for roads, bridges, water systems and broadband is creating a pipeline of civic projects that require architectural expertise from concept through construction administration.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Architectural Services industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released June 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Architectural Services industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code 54131. Architects plan and design residential, institutional, recreational, commercial and industrial buildings and structures by applying expertise in design theory, construction methods, zoning regulations, building codes and material science to create safe, functional, compliant and durable structures. Related terms covered in the Architectural Services industry in the United States include american institute of architects (aia), computer-aided design (cad), leadership in energy and environmental design and green building.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Architectural Services industry in the United States include Hospitals and clinical buildings, Office building projects and Primary and secondary school projects.
What companies are included in this industry?
The Architectural Services industry in the United States is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Architectural Services industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Architectural Services industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Architectural Services industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Architectural Services industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Architectural Services industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Architectural Services industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Architectural Services industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Architectural Services industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Architectural Services industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Architectural Services industry in the United States is $63.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Architectural Services industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 67,785 businesses in the Architectural Services industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Architectural Services industry in the United States?
The Architectural Services industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Architectural Services industry in the United States?
The Architectural Services industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Architectural Services industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Architectural Services industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Architectural Services industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Architectural Services industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What does the Architectural Services industry in the United States include?
College and university school projects and Primary and secondary school projects are part of the Architectural Services industry in the United States.
How competitive is the Architectural Services industry in the United States?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Architectural Services industry in the United States.
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