Progressive Companies

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

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About the firm

Progressive Companies is a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and design practice headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1962, the organization delivers architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, transportation, and landscape architecture services across 49 states. It has been twice honored as AIA Michigan's Firm of the Year and also recognized as the AIA North Carolina Firm of the Year.

Established
1962
Team
Large
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Landscape Architecture

People

Meredith BronkPrincipal, President and CEO

Tom ButeynPrincipal, Chief Financial Officer

Bill CulhanePrincipal, Director of Architecture

Tom FreyPrincipal, Senior Project Manager

Ryan DohertyPrincipal, Mixed Use Practice Leader

Michael PerryPrincipal, Universal Design

Bryan KoehnPrincipal, Director of Design

Capabilities

Architecture

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Delivers comprehensive building design and planning across diverse commercial, education, healthcare, and residential environments.

Civil Engineering

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Provides site development, grading, stormwater management, and infrastructure planning for public and private developments.

Structural Engineering

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Designs resilient structural systems for complex buildings, specialized facilities, and public infrastructure projects.

Mechanical Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Engineers Energy-efficient HVAC

    Support includes Engineers energy-efficient HVAC.

  • Plumbing

    Support includes plumbing.

  • Building Mechanical Systems To Optimize Performance

    Support includes building mechanical systems to optimize performance.

  • Comfort

    Support includes comfort.

Electrical Engineering

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Designs power distribution, lighting systems, and building electrical infrastructure.

  • Lighting Design

    Creates specialized architectural lighting solutions to enhance functional performance and aesthetics.

  • Information and Communication Technologies

    Integrates technology, data, and security systems within the physical environment.

Transportation Engineering

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Plans and designs municipal roads, transit systems, and traffic networks to enhance community mobility.

  • Traffic Engineering

    Analyzes and designs traffic flow, signaling, and safety measures.

  • Roads and Utilities

    Engineers municipal roadways, utility layouts, and infrastructure corridors.

Landscape Architecture

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Designs Outdoor Environments

    Support includes Designs outdoor environments.

  • Public Parks

    Support includes public parks.

  • Green Infrastructure That Integrate Natural Systems With The Built Environment

    Support includes green infrastructure that integrate natural systems with the built environment.

Interior Design

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Creates functional and inspiring interior spaces tailored to workspace, healthcare, and educational facilities.

  • Workplace Strategy

    Optimizes office layouts and environments to support corporate culture and productivity.

Universal Design

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Focuses on removing physical and social barriers to create inclusive environments that are accessible to everyone.

Construction Management

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Provides administration, scheduling, and oversight to ensure project delivery meets quality and budget requirements.

Master Planning

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Develops long-term framework plans for campuses, urban districts, and community developments.

Sustainable Design

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Utilizes advanced energy modeling and carbon calculation tools to design low-impact, net-zero buildings.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Education · Religious · Arts & Culture · Sports & Recreation · Parks & Open Space · Healthcare · Government · Transportation · Industrial · Manufacturing · Automotive · Financial Services

Projects

Amway Stadium

Grand Rapids, MI · Sports & Recreation · Client: Amway