Design + Construct

Industry Insight

Building on its strengths, the KC region attracts, grows, and retains globally competitive architecture, engineering, and construction firms. The area supports a deep industry concentration, a sustainable talent pipeline and a reputation for world-class expertise.

Internationally recognized leaders such as Black & Veatch, Populous, Burns & McDonnell, HNTB, JE Dunn and TranSystems are headquartered in Kansas City and continue to set the standard for design and construction excellence.

By the Numbers

of the Top 25 U.S. Design Firm

Architecture, Engineering and Construction Professionals

Highest Concentration of Architecture and Engineering Jobs in the U.S.

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Architecture and Engineering Firms

Innovation

Building a better world from right here in KC.

From groundbreaking designs to advanced engineering solutions, KC firms are leading innovation worldwide.

Nearly half of global sports architecture originates from KC.

20% of the world’s power systems are designed in KC.

Firms in KC led the green revolution in architecture.

13% of global telecommunications systems are designed by KC companies.

KC firms designed 8% of the world’s transportation infrastructure and systems.

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.