DLZ is excited to announce that we’ve been named by Zweig Group as a 2025 Hot Firm, ranking at #15! Zweig Group is the leading research, publishing, and advisory services resource for leading firms in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.
This list honors the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. It showcases firms that represent the strength and power of the AEC industry.
We are honored by this recognition that speaks to DLZ’s stamp in the architecture and engineering industry and our outstanding growth as a firm.
DLZ is honored to join a diverse array of public and private organizations in support of a significant $25 million fundraising campaign for the next phase of the Columbus Promise—a commendable initiative providing tuition-free college education.
Launched in November 2021, the Columbus Promise aims to empower graduates of Columbus City Schools to pursue higher education while simultaneously addressing the community’s demand for a skilled workforce. This exemplary program offers all graduates the opportunity to attend Columbus State without incurring tuition costs for six semesters.
Since its inception, approximately one-third of the graduates have enrolled, resulting in an increase in the district’s college-going rate from 32% in 2020 to an impressive 50%. As a thriving architecture and engineering firm, DLZ understands the importance higher education and the growing need for early career development.
DLZ is happy to announce that we were selected as a 2024 Fast 50 honoree by Columbus Business First. The highly anticipated Fast 50 Awards honor the remarkable success and growth of the top companies in Columbus. DLZ was one of 50 others named on Business First’s Fast 50 Awards roll call.
We are honored to receive such a prestigious recognition that acknowledges the outstanding achievements of the fastest growing firms in the Central Ohio.
The Franklin County James A. Karnes Correction Center received a 2024 Building Columbus Award in the Best New Medical Project category. Columbus Business First honored Central Ohio projects that elevate the city’s skyline and contributes to the community’s growth.
Considered a “Center for Innovation” by the National Institute of Corrections, the $297 million Franklin County Corrections Center has redefined how to address inmate needs. DLZ developed a design that is considered the premier facility in the United States to address mental health, medical, behavioral management, and addiction issues. With a focus on the Continuum of Care/Re-entry and Reintegration into the community, the design implements innovative biophilic design approaches to normalizing the colors, materials, textures, daylighting, and systems.
The Building Columbus Awards recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional professional achievement in design, development, and construction.
Congratulations to all the honorees and their project teams!
We are honored to be recognized at the 2024 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Indiana Convention where DLZ received the Emerging Professional Exemplary Firm Award! This award honors firms that demonstrate a commitment to fostering the careers of emerging professionals through supportive work environments, mentoring opportunities, and professional development initiatives.
The Emerging Professional Exemplary Firm Award honors firms that demonstrate a commitment to fostering the careers of emerging professionals through supportive work environments, mentoring opportunities, and professional development initiatives. DLZ’s selection for this prestigious award reflects its ongoing dedication to nurturing the next generation of architects.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from AIA Indiana,” said Stephen Kromkowski, AIA Vice President at DLZ. “At DLZ, we believe in empowering emerging professionals by providing them with the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive in their careers. This award is a testament to our commitment to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where young professionals can grow and succeed.”
DLZ’s initiatives include comprehensive onboarding programs, regular mentoring sessions, and a focus on encouraging professional experiences to obtain professional registration, all designed to help emerging professionals navigate the early stages of their careers. The firm’s leadership team is dedicated to creating a culture that encourages innovation, professional growth, and collaboration.
As DLZ continues to grow and expand its footprint in Indiana and beyond, the firm remains committed to investing in the future of the industry by supporting the development of emerging professionals.
DLZ is pleased to be among many great firms on the 2024 Giants 400 Report as a Top Architecture/Engineering Firm by Building Design+Construction.
BD+C ranks the nation’s largest Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms, and we are honored to receive such prominent recognition. Ranked #63 on this year’s list, this marks the 48th annual BD+C list.
Building Design+Construction surveys firms across 25 building sectors and specialty categories. Known in the architecture/engineering industry as the “Giants 400,” the report recognizes over 500 AEC Giants. According to BD+C, the list serves as the go-to resource for industry professionals to size up the competition.
The Franklin County Corrections Center was named 2024 Best Government/Public Building project by Engineering News-Record Midwest. A panel of judges awarded 33 projects in 16 categories across the region in this year’s ENR Midwest Best Projects Contest.
Considered a “Center for Innovation” by the National institute of Corrections, the 1 million gsf Franklin County Corrections Center has redefined how to address inmate needs. DLZ developed a design that is considered the premier facility in the United States to address mental health, medical, behavioral management, and addiction issues.
Congratulations to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Gilbane Construction Company, and the project team for this prestigious recognition.
Engineering News-Record Midwest selected DDOT’s Jason Hargrove Transit Center as the 2024 Best Airport/Transit project. A panel of judges awarded 33 projects in 16 categories across the region in this year’s ENR Midwest Best Projects Contest.
The new 54,000 square foot transit center and 7-acre park were among 87 submissions. Of these, 17 earned Best Project designations, and the remaining 16 received Awards of Merit.
DLZ performed architecture and engineering design services associated with the new Jason Hargrove Transit Center developed at the former State Fairgrounds in Detroit, Michigan. Congratulations to DDOT, Ideal Contracting, NORR, and the project team for this prestigious recognition.
DLZ is thrilled to introduce our new, full-service materials testing laboratory in Cleveland. The Cleveland Materials Testing Laboratory enhances our extensive network of laboratories by offering both in-lab and on-site field-testing capabilities. Our services include concrete testing, compaction testing, soil analysis, asphalt evaluation, aggregate testing, surveying, and drilling exploration. Serving clients across the Midwestern United States, our state-of-the-art laboratories are designed to deliver top-quality service and support to a wide range of industries.
The Cleveland laboratory is AASHTO accredited for Concrete Testing, and we offer Field Soil Compaction Testing with qualified technicians. Our Cleveland-based services will soon be expanded to include comprehensive soil and asphalt laboratory testing capabilities.
With decades of experience and a dedicated team of experts, DLZ’s commitment to quality assurance and client satisfaction sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in ensuring that your materials meet all regulatory standards by adhering to industry best practices and leveraging advanced technology. Our dedicated team is focused on delivering timely and accurate testing results to support the success of our clients’ projects, regardless of size or complexity.
If you require materials testing and analytical services, we would love to work with you. Please contact us for more information.
DLZ is pleased to be ranked by Columbus Business First as the 5th Largest Central Ohio Engineering firm. The 2024 list ranks firms based on their 2023 consulting engineering billings from Central Ohio offices. We are proud to be part of the Central Ohio community. Our 150+ Columbus office employees work, live, and play in many communities we serve. Our success is attributed to our team’s dedication and commitment to provide solutions that save our clients money, improve operations, and solve problems.
