The article looks at the financial state of the heating and ventilation (A/E) industry and its impact on earnings of engineers. Topics discussed include the net revenues of engineers and staff grew to a combined average of 127,607 dollars in 2014 with total costs increased to an average of 87.91 dollars per labor hour, overall profit growth of A/E companies increased by 36 percent, and tables showing billing rates and compensation for A/E staff.