Alfred Benesch & Company

What Alfred Benesch & Company does

Alfred Benesch & Company is a privately held civil engineering consulting firm founded in 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. The firm provides multidisciplinary infrastructure engineering services to government and municipal clients across 21 states, employing more than 1,000 people. Its practice areas span transportation (roadways, bridges, railroads, aviation, and transit), environmental and water (potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and natural resources), and community development (education, parks, private development, streetscape projects), complemented by construction management, bridge inspection, asset management, geotechnical, and grant writing services. Benesch serves a predominantly public-sector client base that includes state departments of transportation (Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania), city and county governments, regional water and wastewater authorities, airport authorities, and federal agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The firm differentiates through technology-enabled service delivery. Operational capabilities include AI-driven pavement crack detection for airports and roadway subsidence identification, drone-based bridge inspections enhanced with machine learning to produce deterioration heat maps, 3D modeling using Bentley OpenRoads and AutoDesk Civil 3D, digital twin creation with augmented reality visualization, and enterprise asset management integration through platforms such as Lucity. These capabilities support alternative project delivery methods including design-build and emergency response, demonstrated by the I-95 Cottman Avenue emergency bridge replacement completed in 12 days. Internal innovation is formalized through a Chief Process and Innovation Officer role and dedicated Innovation Inspiration Team and Innovation Incubator programs.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees negotiated with government and municipal clients via competitive procurement, multi-year consulting agreements, and direct engagement. Benesch holds the #95 position on the 2026 Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms ranking and has expanded geographically through both organic growth and acquisition, most notably the 2023 acquisition of Kansas-based McAfee Henderson Solutions (MHS). The leadership team comprises President and CEO Kevin Fitzpatrick, COO Randy Kaster, Chief Business Development Officer Jim Blanusha, Chief Growth Officer George Horas, CHRO Sandra Pond, and CPIO Laura McGovern.

Name

Alfred Benesch & Company

Legal name

Alfred Benesch & Company

Website

https://benesch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Alfred Benesch & Company is a privately held civil engineering consulting firm providing transportation, environmental/water, and community development services to government and municipal clients across 21 states with 1,000+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Compliance & Permitting (BPAHAJAA), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Infrastructure design
• Transportation engineering
• Bridge inspection
• Construction management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting services for infrastructure projects including transportation, environmental, water, and community projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design, construction management, planning, and other professional services to government and municipal clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alfred Benesch & Company is a civil engineering consulting firm delivering planning, design, construction management, and inspection services for public infrastructure. Practice areas span transportation (roadways, bridges, railroads, aviation, transit), environmental and water (potable water, stormwater, wastewater, natural resources), and community development (education facilities, parks, streetscapes). The firm serves government agencies, municipalities, and utilities across 21 states through project-based engagements, including alternative delivery methods such as design-build and emergency response work.

Product overview

Alfred Benesch & Company is a civil engineering consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure services organized around three primary practice areas: Transportation (including roadways, bridges, railroads, aviation, and transit), Environmental & Water (covering natural resources, potable water, stormwater, and wastewater), and Community Development (encompassing education, parks & recreation, private development, and streets & places). The company provides integrated services including planning, design, construction management, and inspection across all practice areas. Benesch distinguishes itself through technology-enabled services including AI-powered pavement assessment using machine learning for crack detection, drone-based bridge inspections with AI analysis, 3D modeling and visualization using Bentley and AutoDesk platforms, digital twin technology with augmented reality, and enterprise asset management & GIS integration. Core service offerings span bridge inspection, geotechnical services, alternative delivery methods, and grant writing/administration. The company has over 1,000 employees operating across 21 states, serving public and private clients on infrastructure projects nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Engineering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed I-95 emergency bridge replacement in 12 days (temporary) and 1 year (permanent) versus 2+ years under conventional delivery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• McAfee Henderson Solutions (MHS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2023Benesch acquired McAfee Henderson Solutions (MHS), a Kansas-based civil engineering, surveying, and construction engineering services provider. The acquisition expands Benesch's regional capacity and expertise in Kansas, leveraging MHS's extensive project portfolio across multiple markets as part of Benesch's strategic growth plans.

Scale indicators6 records

Direct peers

• WSP Global: WSP is one of the world's largest engineering professional services firms, with deep transportation, water, and environmental practices serving state DOTs and municipalities. Highly comparable on client base, delivery model, and project types, though significantly larger and globally diversified.
• HDR Inc. HDR is a privately/employee-held engineering, architecture, and consulting firm with a heavily transportation-focused practice serving state DOTs, transit agencies, and municipal water clients. Closely comparable on size (ENR-ranked top-tier design firm), client base, and multidisciplinary service mix to Benesch.
• Michael Baker International: Michael Baker is a privately held (Cornell Capital–backed) engineering, planning, and consulting firm with strong bridge, highway, water, and federal practices. Highly comparable on services, public-sector client base, and US-focused delivery model; similar scale to Benesch.
• Kimley-Horn and Associates: Kimley-Horn is one of the largest privately held US engineering consulting firms, with deep transportation, land development, and water practices serving public and private clients. Comparable private/firm-owned structure and similar mix of DOT, municipal, and developer clients.
• Stantec: Stantec is a publicly traded global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with a strong North American transportation, water, and community development practice. Comparable on services and government client mix, though larger and listed.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a publicly traded consulting and engineering firm specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure for public-sector and federal clients. Comparable on water/wastewater focus and federal/state client base, with greater environmental emphasis than Benesch.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm with significant water, mobility, and resilience practices serving public-sector clients. Comparable on water/environmental service lines and public client base, though global in scope and larger than Benesch.
• TRC Companies: TRC is a US-focused engineering, consulting, and construction management firm serving utilities, transportation, and environmental clients, with strong public-sector exposure. Comparable on infrastructure consulting and CM&I service mix for government clients.

Broad incumbents

• Jacobs Solutions: Jacobs is a Fortune 500 design and consulting firm with a large transportation, water, and advanced-facilities practice serving federal, state, and municipal clients. Comparable on services and client overlap but operates at materially larger scale and broader portfolio (including critical mission consulting and cyber).
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with substantial transportation, water, and environment practices serving public-sector clients worldwide. Comparable on core service lines and project types, but is among the largest players globally with significantly broader reach and balance sheet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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