Business Details
40 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Engineering Solutions Nationwide
Founded in 1986, we have grown into a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, and consulting firm while maintaining our commitment to client service excellence. Our employee-owned structure fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and stewardship that directly benefits our clients and communities. With 18 offices nationwide and over 39 years of experience, we deliver responsive, innovative solutions across diverse markets including commercial, federal, healthcare, and transportation sectors. Our multidisciplinary team combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to transform complex challenges into successful projects.We prioritize sustainable practices and ethical standards, ensuring every project meets the highest quality expectations while enhancing community well-being. Our values of performance, learning, and transparency guide every interaction, making us trusted advisors to both public and private sector clients. Through strategic growth and continuous improvement, we remain at the forefront of industry advancements while maintaining the personal touch that distinguishes our service approach.
Services
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Landscape Architecture
MEP Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water/Wastewater Systems
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We are 100% employee-owned, aligning our success with client satisfaction and team commitment
- Our multidisciplinary team offers national reach with hyper-local market expertise
- 39+ years of proven experience delivering complex projects across 12+ market sectors
- LEED-accredited professionals integrate sustainable design principles into every project
- Our construction services team ensures budget compliance and quality control throughout project lifecycles
What people say
Award-winning designs
Expert project delivery
Client-focused approach
Sustainable solutions
Professional team
Services
Architecture
Our architecture team creates innovative, sustainable solutions tailored to client needs across commercial, healthcare, and federal sectors. We integrate engineering expertise with aesthetic design to deliver functional, code-compliant buildings that enhance communities. Our LEED-accredited professionals ensure environmentally responsible construction while maintaining budget and schedule efficiency.
Civil Engineering
Comprehensive civil engineering services address site-specific challenges from stormwater management to utility coordination. Our experts optimize land use while ensuring regulatory compliance, delivering cost-effective solutions for infrastructure projects ranging from transportation systems to water treatment facilities across diverse geographic regions.
Construction Management
Our certified construction managers provide continuous project oversight, ensuring quality control and budget adherence. We coordinate all phases from bidding to completion, employing proactive scheduling and cost estimation techniques to minimize delays while maintaining strict compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
Environmental Services
Specialized environmental consulting addresses regulatory compliance and ecological preservation for infrastructure projects. Our team navigates complex permitting requirements while implementing mitigation strategies that balance development needs with protection of natural resources like wetlands and waterways.
Transportation Engineering
We deliver comprehensive transportation solutions including roadway design, bridge engineering, and traffic management systems. Our approach combines technical expertise with lifecycle cost analysis to create safe, efficient transportation networks that meet current demands while accommodating future growth.
People
David Martin
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Martin leads Larson Design Group with over 25 years of engineering and management experience, driving strategic growth while maintaining technical excellence across the firm's 18 offices nationwide.
Tom Bestafka
Vice President - Navy Market Lead
Captain Tom Bestafka, US Navy (Retired), brings extensive federal engineering experience to his role leading naval market initiatives, leveraging 20+ years of military and civilian infrastructure project leadership.
Coleman Gregory
Associate Project Manager
Coleman Gregory specializes in project management with a focus on innovative design solutions, contributing to the firm's reputation for technical excellence and client satisfaction through his hands-on approach to complex projects.
Megan Conrad
Executive Coordinator
Megan Conrad provides executive support across multiple departments, ensuring seamless operations and communication within the firm's employee-owned structure while maintaining client service excellence standards.
Questions
What markets does Larson Design Group specialize in?
We serve 12+ markets including commercial, federal, healthcare, transportation, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects nationwide through our 18 regional offices.
Is Larson Design Group employee-owned?
Yes, we are 100% employee-owned, which aligns our team's success with client satisfaction and drives our commitment to quality and innovation.
How does the firm ensure project quality?
Our quality control process includes peer reviews, LEED-certified professionals, and construction phase administration services to maintain compliance with design specifications.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with 18 offices across the US, delivering projects in all 50 states through our regional teams.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
Our LEED-accredited team integrates sustainable design principles, energy-efficient systems, and environmentally responsible construction practices into every project phase.
How can I join your team?
We seek professionals who share our values of excellence and stewardship. Visit our careers page to explore current openings and internship opportunities.
