It can be daunting for AEC firms to enter this new digital era, but with strong foundations, they can thrive in the competitive and evolving realm of marketing.

Advertisements are a precise PR tool aimed toward a targeted audience. When done correctly, ads can be a valuable and effective tool.

Press releases communicate official information on events, projects, and other important firm information to the public.

Press events distribute information to official sources in a live setting, opening up opportunities to elaborate, distribute press kits, and more.

By-line articles both establish expertise and share useful information with its readers.

Trade shows and exhibits allow a firm to market their expertise to a large amount of people all in a single event.

Industry awards boost your firm's reputation and visibility, leading to future clients who know your mettle. 

Joining and getting involved in associations—local, national, or otherwise—is a major public relations tool that assists with networking and educational growth.

Little does more for public relations than a sponsorship, which networks, supports the industry, and advertises simultaneously.

An essential component in any successful architecture, engineering, and construction firm is a dedicated focus to generating, maintaining, and following up on project and client leads. A lead is not just an RFP announcement or a letter from a client requesting a proposal: It's identifying change and taking action.