Built and Natural Environment Consulting Market Size - By Service Type (Urban & Regional Planning, Architecture & Design, Civil Engineering, Environmental & Sustainability, Landscape Design, Sustainability & Green Building, Geospatial & GIS), Application, End User, Global Forecast 2023 – 2032
Published Date: March - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: Media and IT | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format
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Built and Natural Environment Consulting Market Size
Built And Natural Environment Consulting Industry size was at USD 63.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at over 5.5% CAGR by 2032 owing to the high rate of urbanization.
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With increasing numbers of people moving to urban centers, demand for infrastructure, real estate, and green urban growth will soar. As per the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 57% of the global population is urbanized. This fact proves the trend of global urbanization with numerous individuals dwelling in cities and metropolitan areas. Architecture, engineering, and environmental science consulting firms have a crucial role to play in planning, designing & managing these urban developments. Additionally, there is more regulation and compliance that follows urbanization, which requires the use of consultants to guide through sophisticated zoning regulations, environmental assessment, and green construction.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Base Year | 2022 |
| Built and Natural Environment Consulting Market Size in 2022 | USD 63.8 Billion |
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR | 5.5% |
| 2032 Value Projection | USD 109.8 Billion |
| Historical Data for | 2018 to 2022 |
| No. of Pages | 261 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures | 285 |
| Segments covered | Service Type, Application, End User, and Region |
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| Pitfalls & Challenges |
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The increasing demand for services from the real estate and infrastructure industries is a major driver of the industry growth. The industries need professionals with expertise in urban planning, architectural design, and environmental sustainability. As per the India Brand Equity Foundation, the construction industry is anticipated to touch USD 1.42 trillion by 2027. In the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), infrastructure schemes amounting to USD 1.3 trillion are underway in their different stages of execution. These schemes cover a broad area that includes transportation, energy, and urban development sectors with the motive of strengthening the infrastructure and economic growth & development of the country.
Changing environmental rules and sustainability requirements pose difficulties in the market. With changing standards, consulting companies have to remain in line, hence entailing extra expenses. Compliance with strict rules and sustainability requirements can be cumbersome & expensive.
COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the market because it resulted in project delays, cancellations, and budget cuts by clients. Social distancing affected work undertaken on-site, impacting project schedules. In addition, economic uncertainty led clients to reconsider their construction & infrastructure projects.
Built and Natural Environment Consulting Market Trends
The increased focus on sustainable and green design & construction strategies is the key trend in this market. With increasing sensitivity towards environmental concerns, clients are giving importance to green, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly projects. This shift is compelling consulting companies to deliver knowledge in green building techniques, renewable energy implementation, and environmentally friendly urban development. With government regulations and consumers moving in sync with sustainability, consulting companies are shifting to offer innovative solutions for designing & building green infrastructure.
Smart cities represent an emerging trend within the built and natural environment consulting industry. Smart cities utilize technology & data to make living in urban areas more effective, optimize infrastructure, and improve the utilization of resources. Consulting organizations play a vital role in advising cities to develop smart initiatives ranging from smart transport systems to optimal energy management, thereby addressing changing requirements of city dwellers for sustainable, integrated & efficient urban space. For example, in June 2023, Toyota Mobility Foundation partnered with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute and launched a three-year Global City Challenge worth USD 9 million to encourage safe, inclusive & sustainable urban mobility innovation.
Built and Natural Environment Consulting Market Analysis
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On the basis of service type, the market is segmented into urban & regional planning, architecture & design, civil engineering, environmental & sustainability consulting, landscape design, sustainability & green building consulting, and geospatial & GIS consulting. The civil engineering sector is anticipated to develop at a CAGR of approximately 7% by 2032. With increasing infrastructure requirements across the world, there is greater demand for civil engineering services in designing & managing essential projects, including transportation, water resources, and urban development. Consulting firms that deal in civil engineering provide cutting-edge solutions to tackle urbanization, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure.
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By end user, the built and natural environment consulting industry is segmented into government & municipalities, private sector, nonprofit & environmental organizations, and individuals. The private sector industry alone was worth more than USD 27 billion in 2022. Private organizations are contributing more to infrastructure & real estate developments, driving the demand for planning, design, and sustainability consulting services. The growth of this segment is being fueled by the active participation of the private sector in urbanization, property development, and sustainability projects.
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North America had a commanding built and natural environment consulting market share of more than 35% in 2022. region's changing infrastructure requirements, need for smart city projects, and adherence to environmental regulations are fueling consulting services in the region. Moreover, investments in urban development schemes and renewable energy also result in industry benefits. For example, in March 2023, BAES Infrastructure was formally launched as an energy business specializing in the development, construction, and operation of energy transition projects. The newly established company will deal with renewable energy, hydrogen infrastructure, low-carbon hydrogen & ammonia projects, and advanced-stage solar development. Their inaugural assets are OneH2, Swift Current Energy, Bear Head Energy, as well as some other solar initiatives.
Built and Natural Environment Consulting Market Share
Major players operating in the built and natural environment consulting industry are
- AECOM
- Arup
- Cardno
- CDM Smith
- HDR, Inc.
- Jacobs Engineering Group
- Mott MacDonald
- Ramboll
- Stantec
- WSP Global
AECOM and Jacobs Engineering Group are dominant players, holding over 10% market share in 2022 in global market due to their expertise, global presence, and diversified service offerings. They provide comprehensive solutions in architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting, addressing complex infrastructure & development projects.
Built and Natural Environment Consulting Industry News
- In June 2023, FCM Consulting, in collaboration with the Centre for Aviation and Envest (CAPA) Global, introduced a unique approach for clients to address their environmental objectives in business travel.
The built and natural environment consulting market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments
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By Service Type, 2018 – 2032
- Urban & regional planning
- Architecture & design
- Civil engineering
- Environmental & sustainability consulting
- Landscape design
- Sustainability & green building consulting
- Geospatial & GIS consulting
By Application, 2018 – 2032
- Transportation planning
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Sustainable development
- Historic preservation
- Landscape & outdoor spaces
By End User, 2018 – 2032
- Government & municipalities
- Private sector
- Nonprofit and environmental organizations
- Individuals
The above information is provided for the following regions and countries
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Nordics
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- MEA
- UAE
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
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