ENR 2019 Top 225 international design firms: Market is on an uncertain path

While the market for large international design firms is generally positive, there is a growing concern that geopolitical tensions and increasing economic nationalism are making clients nervous, leading to sagging confidence that conditions will continue to thrive. Further, companies worry that clients are becoming more aggressive in their demands in what is perceived as a buyers’ market. The uncertainty in the market can be seen in the results of ENR’s Top 225 International Design Firms survey.