What Shive-Hattery does

Shive-Hattery is a privately held, full-service architecture and engineering (A&E) professional services firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with approximately 650 employees distributed across 17 studio locations in the United States. The firm was established in the 1960s by Don Hattery and a small group of founders and has since grown into a multidisciplinary design practice that delivers architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and related consulting services. Its portfolio spans commercial real estate, gaming and hospitality, healthcare, government and federal facilities, K-12 and higher education, industrial/manufacturing, data centers, food and beverage, multifamily housing, workplace, sports, public spaces, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Named clients include UnityPoint Health, U.S. Army IMCOM, Caesars Entertainment, Amazon, Grubhub, RSM US, and the University of Iowa.

The firm's technical core is an integrated one-firm model in which architectural and engineering disciplines collaborate under a single roof, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) as standard practice for virtually every project. BIM is paired with 3D scanning and reality capture, clash detection and simulation, and 3D visualization to reduce design-stage errors and minimize rework during construction. Service breadth is wide: branded environments, building envelope, construction services, district energy systems, environmental services, land surveying, traffic and transportation, water and wastewater, and water resources are all offered alongside the core A&E disciplines, allowing cross-disciplinary project staffing.

Commercially, Shive-Hattery operates as a B2B professional services firm with project-based fees that vary by scope, complexity, and client type. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, supported by 17 regional offices that provide local presence and enable direct engagement on competitive bids and direct contracts. The firm is ranked #33 on BD+C's 2025 Giants 400 Report for AE firms and is a Top 110 industrial-sector architecture firm. Growth has been driven primarily by acquisition, with KdG Architects (St. Louis, 2022), Kuhlmann Design Group (2022), WSM Architects (Tucson, 2022), Montgomery Roth (Houston, 2025), and the Helix Design Group integration (2026) extending the firm's geographic reach and sector capabilities. No public ticker or external equity investment is disclosed.

Name

Shive-Hattery

Legal name

Shive Hattery

Website

https://shive-hattery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Shive-Hattery is a privately held, full-service architecture and engineering firm with about 650 employees across 17 U.S. offices, delivering integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and BIM-based design services to commercial, government, healthcare, gaming/hospitality, industrial, and federal clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Engineering Design Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architecture engineering services
• Building information modeling
• Civil structural engineering
• Interior design consulting
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Engineering Professional Services: Project-based professional services revenue from providing architecture, engineering, interior design, and related consulting services to commercial, government, healthcare, and industrial clients. Revenue is generated through project fees, which vary based on project scope, complexity, and client type.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shive-Hattery is a full-service architecture and engineering consulting firm delivering integrated design services including architecture, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering, interior design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D visualization, construction administration, land surveying, landscape architecture, environmental, and water/wastewater services. The firm serves commercial, government, healthcare, industrial, gaming/hospitality, education, sports, and federal clients through 17 US office locations and approximately 650 employees, operating under a "One Firm" approach that combines multiple design disciplines under single engagements.

Product overview

Shive-Hattery is an architecture and engineering consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of design services organized around core disciplines and market segments. The firm's core services span Architecture, Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, structural), Interior Design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D Visualization, Branded Environments, Building Envelope Services, Construction Services, Landscape Architecture, and specialized infrastructure services including District Energy Systems, Environmental Services, Land Surveying, Traffic & Transportation, Water & Wastewater, and Water Resources. These services are organized into market segments including Commercial Development + Real Estate, Gaming + Hospitality, Multifamily + Housing, Workplace, Government Buildings (civic, municipal, federal, K-12 education, libraries, public safety, justice), Industrial (including Data Centers, Food + Beverage, Manufacturing, Site Development + Design, Life Sciences), Healthcare, Higher Education, Sports, Public Spaces, Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy. With 17 office locations across the United States and approximately 650 employees, the firm delivers integrated architecture and engineering solutions under a one-firm approach, having grown through acquisitions including KdG Architects (2022), WSM Architects (2022), Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design (2025), and Helix Design Group (2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Comprehensive architectural design services for commercial, residential, healthcare, educational, and government building projects, delivered as an integrated service alongside engineering disciplines.
• Engineering Full suite of engineering services covering civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, delivered by industry experts to support client infrastructure and building goals.
• Interior Design Interior design services creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces for healthcare, commercial, hospitality, and residential environments.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM services providing accurate 3D modeling, clash detection, and coordination across architectural and engineering disciplines to reduce risk and improve project quality.
• 3D Visualization Photo-realistic and 3D walk-through technology services that help clients visualize design choices before construction.
• Construction Services Construction services including observation, administration, testing, and inspection to ensure projects follow plans and meet quality and compliance standards.
• Land Surveying Land surveying services providing property research, field surveys, and base mapping for development projects.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture services enhancing aesthetic and functional value of outdoor spaces for various project types.
• Building Envelope Services Building envelope services spanning roofing to waterproofing, analyzing, repairing, designing, and maintaining exterior building systems.
• Environmental Services Environmental consulting services for compliance, remediation, and sustainable design solutions.
• District Energy Systems Design of district energy systems including steam and chilled water infrastructure for campus and community energy solutions.
• Traffic & Transportation Engineering Traffic and transportation engineering including impact studies, driveway and intersection design, and 3D traffic simulations.
• Water & Wastewater Water and wastewater treatment solutions and infrastructure design services for municipal and industrial clients.
• Water Resources Water resource engineering including stormwater management, watershed planning, and water quality solutions.
• Branded Environments Branded environment design services that incorporate mission, values, and goals into physical spaces through interior graphics, environmental graphic design, and experiential design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52.4% reduction in embodied carbon emissions achieved at Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance compared to regional average

Named customers16 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Montgomery Roth Architecture & Interior Design, a Houston-based firm specializing in gaming, hospitality, and multi-family housing markets, was acquired by Shive-Hattery in September 2025. The acquisition enhances Shive-Hattery's expertise and operations in the southwestern United States, expanding its regional footprint. The integration allows both companies to leverage combined resources and provide more comprehensive design solutions. Montgomery Roth operates as Montgomery Roth, a division of Shive-Hattery.
• WSM ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2022WSM Architects, a Tucson-based architecture firm, was acquired by Shive-Hattery in April 2022. This acquisition increased Shive-Hattery's presence in the Southwest US and enhanced its design services across multiple sectors.
• KdG ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2022KdG Architects, a design firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, was acquired by Shive-Hattery in February 2022. The acquisition expanded Shive-Hattery's regional influence and strengthened capabilities in hospitality, gaming, commercial, and government sectors. KdG operates as a division of Shive-Hattery and was officially rebranded to Shive-Hattery in January 2026.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EwingCole: Architecture, engineering, and interior design firm with comparable size, multi-discipline integration, and concentration in healthcare, higher education, science & technology, and sports/entertainment markets.
• HDR: Employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm with comparable scale, multi-disciplinary service offering, and similar market segments including healthcare, federal, transportation, and water. Direct peer based on ownership structure and integrated AE delivery model.
• Kimley-Horn: Privately held multi-disciplinary planning, engineering, and design consulting firm with comparable employee-owned culture, headcount range, and diversified market exposure. Closely mirrors Shive-Hattery's professional services model and growth trajectory.
• Burns & McDonnell: 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting firm with similar Midwest roots, comparable headcount, and overlapping market focus on industrial, federal, power, and infrastructure clients. Strong peer on ownership model and sector mix.
• Mead & Hunt: Employee-owned architecture and engineering firm with comparable headcount, multi-office Midwestern presence, and strong presence in aviation, federal, transportation, and water infrastructure. Closely aligned peer on size and market segments.
• RS&H: Privately held architecture, engineering, and consulting firm serving aerospace, transportation, federal, and commercial clients. Comparable in size, ownership structure (employee-owned), and integrated service delivery model.
• SmithGroup: Integrated architecture and engineering design firm with comparable service breadth across healthcare, workplace, higher education, and government. Direct peer on integrated multi-discipline model and project portfolio.
• CannonDesign: Integrated design firm offering architecture, engineering, and consulting services with strong healthcare, education, and commercial portfolios. Comparable scale and integrated AE delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: Global professional services firm in engineering, environment, and design with comparable AE consulting capabilities across buildings, transportation, water, and federal markets. Acts as a larger-scale incumbent competitor on multi-disciplinary pursuits.
• Stantec: Large publicly traded global design and engineering firm with overlapping service portfolio across infrastructure, water, buildings, and energy. Operates as a broader incumbent competitor on large-scale integrated programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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