Why KC
Engineered to Excel
Building on its strengths, the KC region attracts, grows and retains globally competitive architecture, engineering and construction businesses. It fosters a robust industry concentration, develops a sustainable workforce pipeline and maintains its status as a global destination for expertise and innovation.
Kansas City Fast Facts
Kansas City firms are reimagining the world’s energy future. From grid modernization to next-generation power solutions, KC is making a transformative impact.
Kansas City stands at the center of global sports architecture. KC’s firms create the stadiums and arenas that define modern sports experiences around the world.
Firms in KC led the green revolution in architecture. With a commitment to education and advocating for sustainable design, KC leads with passion to preserve our planet.
Innovation
Building a better world from right here in KC.
From groundbreaking designs to advanced engineering solutions, see how KC firms are leading innovation worldwide.
A Global Innovation Powerhouse
Kansas City’s design and construction industry is a community, allowing firms to leverage advances, innovation and ideas across member firms, making the industry better.
Talent Comes to KC
...and the industry follows.
From cutting-edge design to world-shaping construction projects, KC’s workforce is making its mark across the globe. Dive into the data and stories behind the region’s dynamic A/E/C talent.
What Sets KC Design Apart
Kansas City’s architecture, engineering and construction industry thrives on three defining strengths that shape how we design and create.
Collaboration
Rooted in a collaborative design culture, KC firms create environments where people unite, innovate and achieve shared goals.
Connection
KC’s deep culture of connection fuels work that links people to the experiences, places and brands they love the most.
Community
In Kansas City, community is everything, so it’s inherent within us to thoughtfully design structures that promote community around the world.
Shape the World from Kansas City
Whether you’re designing buildings, infrastructure or experiences, KC Global Design connects you to a collaborative network of top A/E/C firms, global projects and a community that invests in your success. Let’s build what’s next — together.
Ashley McDonald
Managing Director
KC Global Design
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