Founded 58 years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina, Kimley-Horn is a privately held, full-service multidisciplinary consulting firm composed of civil, structural, electrical, and roadway engineers; landscape architects; environmental professionals; transportation and land planners; economists; and construction phase specialists. With 10,000+ employees in more than 150 offices nationwide, our presence includes ten offices in the Carolinas—six of which are in North Carolina: Charlotte, Lake Norman, Raleigh, Durham, Holly Springs, and Wilmington.

When it comes to working with Kimley-Horn, our clients receive the knowledge and experience of a local company backed by the resources of a national firm. Kimley-Horn has successfully provided a wide-range of services for numerous projects throughout the US. We know local processes, the right approaches, and typical challenges to avoid steep learning curves and common mistakes. This knowledge, combined with our relationships and experience with local agencies, often leads to quicker approvals—keeping our clients’ projects on track, if not ahead, of schedule. Recognized for excellence, Kimley-Horn was ranked the #3 Engineering Firm by Building Design + Construction in 2025, a testament to the quality and innovation they bring to each project.

Kimley-Horn Services Include:

» Landscape Architecture and Planning

» Site Civil Design

» Site Selection and Due Diligence

» Master Planning

» Market Analysis and Economic Development

» Entitlements/Permitting

» Utilities/Public Infrastructure Analysis and Design

» Structural Engineering

» Transportation/Traffic Engineering

» Parking Planning/Design

» Greenway, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Facility Design

» Roadway, Utility, and Drainage Design

» Environmental Engineering and Permitting

» Parking Layout and Design

» Stormwater Management

» Construction Documentation, Bid Evaluation, and Construction Observation

Point of contact:
Jessica Rossi
jessica.rossi@kimley-horn.com

Established in 1963, LS3P is a multidisciplinary firm offering architecture, interiors, and planning services to a wide variety of clients nationwide. Central to all regions of the Southeast, with offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, Atlanta, Savannah, and Jacksonville, LS3P is committed to bringing state-of-the-art design, technology, and expertise of a strong regional firm closer to our clients on a local level. With a staff of over 500 employees, we have the resources to offer total design capabilities from site selection to occupancy. Yet, we are small enough to give each client personal attention. Our practice leaders have deep expertise and serve a broad array of markets, including commercial, aviation and transportation, federal, higher education, healthcare, K-12 education, hospitality, faith, and historic preservation. The firm’s extensive design portfolio also includes specialized expertise in civic, parks and recreation, and other projects.

The founder of DesignIntelligence has called LS3P “the most local of the global firms and the most ‘world-class’ of the locals.” LS3P brings a history of 60 years of design excellence, with over 650 design awards across diverse practice areas. With a mission to “engage, design, and transform,” we are deeply committed to the communities we serve.  At LS3P, we believe in collaboration, innovation, and building lasting relationships with our clients.

Point of contact:
Deborah Lukan
deborahlukan@ls3p.com

At Terracon, we understand that in commercial real estate, confidence through every stage of a project can make all the difference. For more than 25 years, our Charlotte team has partnered with owners, developers, brokers, and project teams to help navigate the unknowns that can impact deals, schedules, and long‑term performance. With deep local experience backed by nationwide resources, we help teams move forward with clarity before challenges have a chance to slow things down.

Terracon provides environmental, geotechnical, materials, and facilities engineering services that support projects at every stage of the lifecycle. While we’re deeply rooted in commercial real estate, our experience also spans healthcare, industrial, logistics and aviation, transportation, federal, and other market sectors, allowing us to bring broader perspective and proven solutions to every project. Our collaborative approach is focused on reducing risk, protecting investments, and keeping projects on track from site selection through construction and asset management.

As a 100% employee‑owned firm, Terracon brings a personal level of accountability and care to every project we support. Our Charlotte team is proud to play a role in shaping the Queen City’s continued growth while staying actively involved in the community we call home. Wherever you are in your project lifecycle, we’re ready to meet you there and help you move forward with confidence.

Point of contact:
Kaelyn Sullivan
kaelyn.sullivan@terracon.com