BE Growth Index

BE Growth Index
The Built Environment Growth Index
A Peopledesign Research Initiative

The only independent, annually published benchmark tracking the strategic health of built environment manufacturers.

2026 Findings Report

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The BE Growth Index is an annual study, but the survey stays open year-round. Take it now, and we’ll send you a personalized benchmark comparing your company to the most recent data.

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About this research

The BE Growth Index is the only independent annual benchmark tracking strategic health across built environment manufacturers.

Most BE companies make growth decisions based on instinct, anecdote, and whatever the rep said last week. The BE Growth Index gives you sector-wide data on how the industry is actually competing.

The Index tracks core growth signals: where you lose, revenue trajectory, specification presence, differentiation, and pricing power. Participate to see how you compare.