Inside the 2025 ENR 500: Why the Real Battle Is for Talent, Not Just Projects
In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce breaks down the newly released ENR Top 500 Design Firms list for 2025—and why it’s more than just a revenue leaderboard.
With $135 billion in combined design revenue and firms rapidly expanding into infrastructure, data centers, and sustainability, the AEC industry is clearly booming. But here’s the problem: the growth is outpacing the talent pipeline.
Bryce shares how today’s leading firms are struggling to fill roles fast enough—and why attracting and retaining top talent has become the real competitive edge in 2025.
🔍 Topics Covered:
-
The big takeaways from the 2025 ENR 500 list
-
The growing disconnect between project wins and staffing capacity
-
What AEC leaders need to do now to stay ahead in the talent race
-
How to build a brand that top candidates want to work for
💡 Whether you're leading a firm or managing a growing team, this episode will inspire you to rethink your hiring strategy and invest in building a workplace that thrives long-term.
👉 Got hiring challenges? Bryce can help. DM her on Instagram or LinkedIn, or visit www.brycebatts.net
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.