Cost-informed design H+O offers a Cost Index and Cost Index Guarantee, highlighting a selling opportunity to position their services as the cost optimization solution for structural design, appealing to architects and developers seeking measurable value and risk mitigation.

National growth As an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company with plans to scale nationally, there is a clear upsell path to larger market segments, strategic partnerships, and expanded service offerings with national firms and real estate developers.

Strategic partnerships Recent collaborations with HFA and Merrimack College indicate a track record of partnering on flagship projects, presenting a door to targeting universities, developers, and large design-build teams for cost-informed structural work.

Employee-centric growth A growth-focused culture with training programs (H+O University), financial literacy initiatives, transparent bonus programs, and flexible policies signals a scalable operating model that can attract larger client engagements through proven delivery capabilities.

Tech-enabled services Utilization of a tech-enabled approach and data-driven design suggests opportunities to cross-sell data analytics, cost forecasting, and BIM-integrated cost consultancy to mid-market developers and architecture firms seeking efficiency gains.