
The Upchurch Group Inc
Providing Successful Architecture Solutions Through Creative Design & Applied Wisdom
About the firm
Founded in 1968 by James B. Upchurch, The Upchurch Group has built an unbroken legacy of architecture and engineering service across Central Illinois and beyond. With an average staff tenure of around 18 years, it delivers a broad range of services-from architectural design and civil engineering to land surveying and materials testing-for educational, commercial, government, and healthcare clients.
- Established
- 1968
- Firm type
- Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Materials Testing
Capabilities
Architecture
The Upchurch Group's architecture practice covers the full project lifecycle-from campus master planning and facility assessments through construction administration-with a specialized focus on K-12 and higher education facilities as well as commercial, healthcare, faith-based, and government projects.
- Architectural Design
- Construction Documents
- Construction Administration
- Project Closeout
- Budget Pricing
- Renderings
- Facility Planning
- Construction Cost Estimating
- 3D Design
- Campus Planning
- Master Planning
- Signage and Graphics
- Finishes
- Space Planning and Layout
- Furnishings
- Facility Assessment
- Occupancy Analysis
- General Building Maintenance
- Roofing Replacements
- HVAC Repairs and Upgrades
- Lighting Improvements
- Renovation or Expansion of Existing Facilities
- Design and Construction of Brand-New Facilities
- Energy-Efficient Improvements
- Repurpose Spaces and Buildings
- Reconfigure Spaces
- Expanded Interior Design
- Tenant Finishes
- CAD Floor Plans
- Record Drawings
- Building Locator Maps
- Evacuation Drawings
- Furniture Inventory
- Computer Aided Facilities Management Coordination
Civil Engineering
The Upchurch Group provides civil engineering services spanning land development, transportation infrastructure, and structural design. It has served IDOT, ISTHA, Coles County, and the City of Mattoon, delivering highway and street design, stormwater management, subdivision planning, and bridge and culvert work.
- Sitework
- Landscaping
- Parking and Driveway Arrangements
- Subdivisions
- Commercial Site Development
- Utility Design and Coordination
- Grading and 3D Modeling
- Environmental Coordination
- Site Master Planning
- Stormwater Management
- Project Permitting
- Parking Lot Layout
- Corridor Analysis
- Intersection and Interchange Design Studies
- Traffic Signal Plans
- Traffic Studies
- Motor Fuel Tax Programs
- Highway and Street Design
- Roundabouts
- Storm Sewer Design
- PROWAG and ADA Compliance
- Traffic Control
- Bridges
- Foundations
- Culverts
- Retaining Walls
- Hazardous Abatement Management and Restoration
Land Surveying
The Upchurch Group handles surveying for private residential, commercial, and industrial sites of any scale, including boundary surveys, topographic mapping, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and construction staking.
- Topographic Mapping and Photogrammetric Control
- Building Construction Staking
- Utility Location Staking
- Roadway Construction Staking
- As-Built Surveys
- Re-establish Section Corners
- Monument Record Filing
- Legal Descriptions
- Easements
- Flood Zone Certificates
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Boundary Surveys
- Route Surveys
- Digital Terrain Modeling
Materials Testing
With over 50 years of experience, The Upchurch Group provides materials testing as a foundational requirement for structural safety, durability, and quality on virtually every project type.
Life Safety and Security
The Upchurch Group's certified Life Security professionals integrate security design with architecture and engineering to deliver comprehensive life safety solutions, including active shooter protection, ADA compliance, and airborne virus isolation.
- Life Security
- Life Safety Surveys
- Life Security Design and Management
- Airborne Virus Barrier Protection and Isolation
- Life Security and Active Shooter Protection with Hardware, Glazing, and Technology Updates
- Life Security Reviews and Projects
- ADA Accessibility Reviews and Implementations
Project Support Services
The Upchurch Group provides grant writing assistance to help clients secure funding for public and institutional projects.
- Grant Writing
Multi-Disciplined Engineering Services (MEPFps)
The Upchurch Group offers integrated Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Structural engineering as part of its multi-disciplinary service portfolio.
Industries
Commercial · Education · Financial Services · Government · Healthcare · Industrial · Manufacturing · Religious · Residential · Retail · Transportation · Justice & Corrections · Public Safety
Projects
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