Architectural and Engineering Firms

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Success in the architectural and engineering profession is a balancing act. Managing the “drafting room,” winning projects and mastering business management — each iscrucial to your success. But most architectural or engineering professionals have little time to excel in all areas.

The Architecture/Engineering Group at DGC can help you manage this balancing act and more. We’ll assist you in facing your biggest challenges. We understand to meet the demands of this volatile economy, your company may need to constantly reinvent itself. Fortunately, you can rely on our accounting and business insights and methodologies to help you stand out amidst the glut of competition. Contact us today.

KEY FINANCIAL SUCCESS FACTORS

To be financially successful and fiscally responsible, your architectural or engineering firm needs to understand the myriad of financial information available. DGC’s experts will help you and your staff make sense of these important concepts. Contact us to discuss any of the following:

• Utilization rate (direct ratio)

• Overhead rate

• Billing multiple

• Wage rates

• Profit per direct hour

• Profit as percent of net fee income

• Leverage

• Proper prep and monitoring of budgets

• Percent complete (accounting) methodology

• Project Management

• Incentive compensation

• Results-based compensation

• Contract negotiation and prep

• Cash Flow