We are dedicated to creating responsive, memorable architecture. Exceptional design is the result of strong leadership and teamwork. Furthermore, DLZ’s design process includes the use of the latest design software and a focus on sustainable design principles.
Welcome to DLZ! We take a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to professional services. This allows us to build and lead successful project teams dedicated to providing solutions that save money, improve operations, and solve problems.
Our vision is simple: Create successful partnerships with our clients that facilitate trust, commitment, and communication.
Featured Projects

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ADA Review
Detroit, Michigan

Soo Locks – Design and Cost Savings, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Xacbal Hydroelectric Plant, Guatemala
Quiché, Guatemala

Franklin County Fire Station
Frankfort, Kentucky

OSIS Augmentation and Relief Sewer
Columbus, Ohio

Construction Inspection for PennDOT SR 318-B00 project
Mercer County, Shenango Township, Pennsylvania

Cascade Locks Bikeway, Phase II along Akron Innerbelt
Akron, Ohio

Port of Monroe Marine Terminal, Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Michigan

Shoreline Storage Tunnel Project, NEORSD
Cleveland, Ohio
Recent DLZ News

DLZ Welcomes Senior Construction Manager Peter McHugh to the Firm
DLZ is pleased to welcome Peter McHugh, PE to the firm’s Ohio team. As a Senior Construction Manager based out of the Cleveland office, Mr. McHugh will primarily focus on expanding our Field Services operation throughout northern Ohio. As a recent Ohio Department of Transportation retiree, Mr. McHugh brings a vast array of contributions to…
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Gary Bowen Named Senior Vice President of DLZ’s Ohio Operations
Mr. Bowen helps manage the Ohio operations and builds and nurtures client relationships. In his 25-year tenure, Gary has been instrumental in overseeing DLZ’s Field Services for Ohio and Pennsylvania and offers a wealth of experience managing the firm’s surveying and construction management services. In the past year, Gary has led some of DLZ’s largest…
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DLZ Welcomes Scott Campbell as Director of Ohio Transportation
DLZ is pleased to welcome Scott Campbell, PE to the firm’s Ohio team. As the Director of Ohio Transportation, Scott will manage DLZ’s transportation efforts throughout the state and focus on enhancing the firm’s presence in Ohio. With more than 18 years of consulting experience in the architecture/engineering industry, he brings a wealth of experience…
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A Multidisciplinary Service Approach to Meet Your Goals
Our ownership structure offers us the flexibility to autonomously make efficient and swift business decisions. Our project managers and client-facing teams have a thorough grasp on the needs and requirements of the communities that we serve. This not only serves as a competitive advantage to DLZ and ensures we are readily available to meet to rising needs of our clients.
Latest Awards
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Top 500 Design Firms #139 Engineering News-Record, 2023
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Midwest Top Design Firms #14 Engineering News-Record Midwest, 2022
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Building Design+Construction’s Giants 400 Report #38 Top Engineering/Architecture Firms, 2023
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Largest Central Ohio Minority-Owned Business #2 Columbus Business First, 2022
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Building Design+Construction’s Giants 400 Report #3 Top Justice Facility/Public Safety, 2023
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Building Design+Construction’s Giants 400 Report #31 Federal Government Engineering + E/A Firms, 2023