Founded in 1961, GPD Group (GPD) has grown from only a handful of people to over 800 professionals in 13 offices located in Akron, Atlanta, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Garfield Heights, Houston, Indianapolis, Louisville, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and Youngstown. GPD is a collaborative effort of companies that specialize in areas of architectural design, engineering design, construction, telecommunications and environmental services. Each company services various market sectors that include public buildings, education, housing, healthcare, parks and recreation, power distribution / generation, public works, environmental, transportation, retail / commercial, site development, and power. The current leadership is committed to developing business within the framework of specialized market sectors, all of which contribute to the company’s stability in the long-term. With this strategy, GPD continues to grow and remain stable as an area leader and “the firm of choice” in providing professional services.
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🎃👻 We’re still recovering from yesterday’s spooky fun! Hope everyone had a hauntingly good Halloween. Check out just some of the many fabulous costumes our employees sported yesterday! #BetterLateThanNever #Halloween
We asked our employees from the Akron and Columbus offices to share their favorite Halloween candy in our first-ever “tiny mic” video! Check out which candy emerged as the crowd favorite. Happy Halloween from GPD! 🎃 #HappyHalloween #FavoriteCandy
GPD recently participated in the C-BuildPoint Conference in San Antonio, TX, where we had a fantastic time connecting with clients and meeting individuals from C-store brands. It was a great opportunity to showcase how our architecture, engineering, and design services can add value to their businesses. We discussed our capabilities in supporting new store and remodel programs, enhancing brand and customer experiences, implementing EV charging and sustainable energy solutions, and managing store and property assets. If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to Steve Turner at Steve.turner@gpdgroup.com. #CBuildpoint #CStore Jake Bendik, P.E. Tasha Bailey, AIA, NCARB
GPD is excited to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the 3 Rivers Wet Weather Inc. Sewer Conference on November 6th and 7th in Monroeville, PA! Join us at Booth 60 to connect with our industry professionals. This annual event brings together municipal officials, engineers, managers, public works directors, and wet weather experts to learn from one another and share experiences on tackling the wet weather challenges that have affected the Pittsburgh region for decades. Don’t miss GPD members Juan Granja and Kevin Wojciechowski, PE, SI as they present “Pump Station Improvements Design: To Rehabilitate or Redefine” at 9:30 AM on the 7th! #3RiversWetWeather Edward Reese
New article alert! 🗺️ 📐 Meet Dennis Shimer and Christian Bachman, two of our talented mapping technicians who are transforming project collaboration and communication with 3D surveying! Dive into our latest article to see how this technology is reshaping the way we work together. https://lnkd.in/e-EhwFAq #Mapping #3DSurveying #Teamwork
Celebrating National Cat Day with GPD's finest felines! 🐱 Our fluffy companions bring joy to our lives every day. Give your purr-fect pets some extra love today! #NationalCatDay
🌟 Project Spotlight! 🌟 We’re excited to highlight our work at the Booker Noe plant in Boston, Kentucky! Our in-depth assessment of the treatment process, sanitary sewer system, and electrical service paved the way for phased upgrades. By elevating buildings and equipment, we’re enhancing flood resiliency and creating sustainable solutions! 💦 💡 Check out the full case study for more insights! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbGuWWbp #WastewaterEngineering #FacilityPlan #Sustainability #FloodResiliency
🎉 Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of Cloverleaf Middle and High School, a project we proudly designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and community. 🌟 With state-of-the-art facilities and inspiring spaces, this school is ready to empower the next generation of learners. Here’s to new beginnings and a bright future! 🏫✨ Read more: https://lnkd.in/emTs82KW #SchoolOpening #DesignExcellence #CommunityImpact
We are proud supporters of impactful organizations such as United Way of Summit & Medina, whose mission is to transform our community by making it easier for people to get help and build fulfilling, healthy lives. We believe it is our responsibility to give back to the communities we serve, and we make volunteerism a cornerstone of the GPD experience. Visit our website to learn more about our social impact: https://lnkd.in/gw8rEJaH
Today, the GPD Group GPD Group packed 280 backpacks with school supplies during their very own Stuff the Bus sort-a-thon! These backpacks are helping students prepare for success, contributing to our Bold Goal 1. Companies like GPD Group demonstrate their commitment to the community by volunteering their time and skills, creating lasting change. Want to make a difference with your team? Visit the link below to learn how you can get involved. A big thank you to GPD group for your incredible support! https://okt.to/dFWzeQ
We are excited to share highlights from the Aramark ARC Retail Expo in Kansas City! Teams from GPD, Visual Graphic Systems, Inc (VGS), Flexecution, Inc., and The MOB led engaging sessions on the latest retail design trends. With Aramark's buyers, operations, and property management, we explored innovative ways to enhance customer experiences, improve store aesthetics, and drive sales. Thank you, Aramark, for this incredible opportunity to collaborate and create value for your business! 💼✨#RetailDesign #CustomerExperience #AramarkARCExpo #InnovationInRetail Steve Turner Jamey Chinnock