What IDS Group does

IDS Group is a privately held, multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Irvine, California, founded in 1998 by Dr. Said Hilmy and rebranded under its current name in 2007 after acquiring regional specialty engineering firms. The firm delivers integrated design services spanning architecture, landscape architecture, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, land surveying, and preconstruction/cost estimation, with a specialized power and energy practice covering photovoltaic, thermal energy storage, and central plant design. Its technical platform centers on BIM-integrated workflows and advanced seismic engineering methods including Buckling Restrained Brace Frame (BRBF) design, ASCE 31-02/41-17 assessments, and FRP reinforcement for high-liquefaction environments.

IDS serves five primary vertical markets — healthcare (OSHPD/HCAI-compliant hospitals and imaging centers), education (DSA-compliant K-12 and higher-ed), transportation infrastructure (FAA-compliant airports and P3 transit), government and municipal, and commercial mixed-use development — anchored by marquee clients including Cedars-Sinai, City of Hope, Providence Health, Hoag, CHLA, LAUSD, Cerritos College, John Wayne Airport, LAWA, California DGS, and the VA. Its go-to-market is sales-led, built on direct business development, response to public-sector RFPs, and participation in design-build and P3 consortia such as LINXS (LAX Automated People Mover) and LA Gateway Partners (LAX ConRAC).

Revenue is generated through fee-based professional services contracts procured via competitive bidding, on-call agreements, and direct engagement, with individual project values ranging from under $1M to over $500M in construction value. The firm operates from seven offices across California (Irvine, Los Angeles, South Pasadena, Corona, Encinitas), India (Pune), and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, via IDS Consulting), and reports 101–250 employees with no disclosed parent company, outside equity, or public listing.

Name

IDS Group

Legal name

IDS Group

Website

https://idsgi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IDS Group is a privately held California-based architecture and engineering firm delivering integrated design, structural/seismic, MEP, civil, and preconstruction services to healthcare, education, transportation, government, and mixed-use clients across the U.S., India, and Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture and Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Architecture engineering consulting
• Structural engineering design
• Seismic retrofit services
• Mechanical electrical plumbing design
• Preconstruction cost estimation

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering and Architectural Services: IDS Group generates revenue through fee-based professional services contracts for architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, MEP engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying, and preconstruction/cost estimation services. Projects range from under $1 million to over $500 million in construction value. Revenue is project-based, typically procured through competitive bidding, on-call contracts, and direct engagement with public and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

IDS Group is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering consulting firm that delivers integrated design services for buildings and infrastructure projects. Its core offerings span architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering and land surveying, mechanical/plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, and preconstruction/cost estimation, delivered primarily to government agencies, healthcare systems, educational institutions, airports, and private developers. Projects range from under $1 million to over $500 million in construction value, with specialization in seismic retrofit, healthcare facility design (OSHPD/HCAI compliant), and Public-Private Partnership (P3) infrastructure delivery.

Product overview

IDS Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural consulting firm offering an integrated suite of services including Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering/Land Surveying, Mechanical/Plumbing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Cost Estimation/Preconstruction Services. The firm specializes in sectors including Healthcare, Education, Transportation, Mixed-Use development, Civic/Public Works, and Power & Energy. Founded in 1998 as Integrated Design Services and rebranded as IDS Group in 2007, the company serves clients across the United States and global markets from offices in California (Irvine, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Corona, Encinitas), India, and Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full architectural design services including building design, space planning, and project documentation for residential, commercial, civic, and healthcare facilities. Delivered as a standalone consulting service to government, institutional, and commercial clients.
• Structural Engineering Structural design and forensic engineering services including seismic assessment, retrofit design, and analysis of steel, concrete, and wood structures. Specialists in BRBF seismic engineering and ASCE 41-17 Tier 1/Tier 2 assessments.
• Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Civil engineering and land surveying for infrastructure projects including drainage, grading, utility design, and full site development for building and public works projects.
• Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering Mechanical and plumbing engineering design for HVAC systems, fire protection, plumbing, and central utility plants in buildings and healthcare facilities.
• Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering services including power distribution, lighting design, photovoltaic systems, and EV charging infrastructure for buildings and facilities.
• Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture services for parks, public spaces, streetscapes, and sustainable site design integrated with site civil engineering.
• Cost Estimation and Preconstruction Services Preconstruction services including cost estimation, value engineering, and construction feasibility analysis for owners and design-build teams.
• Power and Energy Services Specialized energy engineering including photovoltaic design, thermal energy storage, central plant design, geothermal systems, and sustainable energy solutions for buildings and infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ medical facilities designed with project values from under $1M to over $500M
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LINXS (Design-Build Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDS served as key member of the LINXS team awarded the design-build-finance-operate-maintain contract for the Automated People Mover (APM) project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA). This pioneering Public-Private Partnership (P3) project delivers a 2.25-mile electric-powered elevated train system connecting six stations.
• LA Gateway PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDS is part of the LA Gateway Partners team selected to deliver the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility at Los Angeles International Airport through a Private Partnership (P3) Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) model, consolidating 23 scattered rental car locations.
• California State Department of General Services (DGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 20 years, IDS has maintained proven track record of successful contracts with California DGS providing forensics, architectural and engineering services, constructability/peer review, electrical engineering, structural plan review, and budget package services across Southern and Los Angeles regions.
• SCDS ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIDS partnered with SCDS Consulting as subconsultant for Escondido Library revitalization project to ensure ADA and prevailing codes compliance.
• Department of Veteran AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDS was selected by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide A/E services for nuclear medicine remodel and PET/CT installation at San Diego campus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm offering architecture, engineering, and construction management across transportation, healthcare, education, and government—the same verticals IDS targets. AECOM is a much larger competitor pursuing the same P3 and marquee public-sector work, often as prime where IDS serves as subconsultant.
• Jacobs Solutions: Large-scale engineering, architecture, and program management services firm with deep government, healthcare, and transportation infrastructure practices. Directly comparable to IDS in service mix and target clients, but at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• Stantec: International engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm serving buildings, infrastructure, water, and energy markets. Overlaps with IDS in integrated design services for healthcare, education, civic, and transportation clients across North America.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm providing engineering, design, and strategic consulting for buildings, transportation, and environment. Competes with IDS on transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and large public-sector programs.

Direct peers

• Kimley-Horn: Privately held, employee-owned engineering, planning, and design consulting firm closely comparable to IDS in ownership structure, multi-discipline integration, and U.S. public-sector focus. Both firms compete on California land development, transportation, and civic projects.
• HDR Inc. Employee-owned engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with strong healthcare, transportation, and civic practices. Closely aligned with IDS in service mix, ownership model, and target verticals; competes directly for hospital, transit, and municipal work.
• NV5 Global: Technical engineering and consulting firm providing infrastructure, environmental, and geospatial services with strong presence in California public infrastructure. Competes with IDS on transportation, utility, and government engineering engagements.
• Kleinfelder: Engineering, construction management, and scientific services firm with deep California public-sector presence. Comparable to IDS in serving transportation, water, and government clients with integrated design and program management.
• Michael Baker International: Engineering, planning, and consulting firm focused on transportation, infrastructure, and federal/state government clients. Overlaps with IDS on airport, highway, and civic infrastructure projects in the U.S.
• TRC Companies: Engineering, environmental, and construction management consulting firm serving utilities, transportation, and government markets. Comparable to IDS on infrastructure modernization and public-sector engineering services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ids-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/idsgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IDS Group