How did design firms in New York, New Jersey and the New England states perform in 2021? Depending on which figures are analyzed or who is interviewed, the year was a win, a loss or a draw.
The complete regional ranking of companies, based on ENR Top Design Firm surveys, shows total revenue increasing or staying steady. But some market breakdown lists indicate revenue declines. Anecdotally, firms tell ENR that life science facilities and health care projects are offering big opportunities across both regions but that hospitality notably cooled down in both areas. Other sectors such as transit and education were both winners and losers, with wide regional variations.