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Welcome to the Team: Jeff Roman Joins Firm as New Director of Engineering
Progressive AE is committed to bringing innovative engineering consultancy to our clients and target prospects. To that end, the firm […]
Firm Celebrates 60th Anniversary
April 2022 marked 60 years in business, and the firm’s theme for the year is “A Year of Gratitude,” as […]
West Michigan ACE Mentor Program Wraps up Year Three
written by Jacob Loew, Graduate Structural Engineer Making a Connection Virtual setting – Real impact The West Michigan Chapter of […]
Urban Planner Suzanne Schulz Named to Prestigious AICP College of Fellows
Suzanne Schulz, Urban Planning practice leader at Progressive AE has achieved the planning profession’s highest honor by being named to […]
Architect Tod R. Stevens Named to Prestigious AIA College of Fellows
Tod R. Stevens, learning practice leader at Progressive AE has achieved the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) highest honor by […]
Paul Hausler Named Water Resources Practice Leader
Progressive AE has named senior scientist Paul Hausler as the new water resources practice leader for the firm. Over the […]
David Krysak Selected for Leadership Detroit Class of 2022
David Krysak, Director of Practice Development has been selected to participate in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program.
Maureen Kozel Named Principal of Progressive AE
We are pleased to announce Progressive AE has named senior mechanical engineer, Maureen Kozel, a principal of the firm. In […]
Rock Hill Miracle Park Becomes First Park in the World Awarded Universal Design Gold Certification through the GUDC
We are excited to share that Miracle Park in Rock Hill, SC has been awarded Universal Design Gold certification from […]
Q&A with Retail Partner Rand Harder
We are excited to announce a new partnership with renowned design architect Rand Harder. Rand has 36 years of national […]
Welcome to the Team: Visionary Healthcare Leader Vlad Torskiy
Progressive AE has hired internationally distinguished architect Vlad Torskiy to lead our healthcare practice. With Master’s degrees in architecture, healthcare […]
Progressive AE joins American Institute of Architects 2030 Climate Challenge
Progressive AE has joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge, committing to ensuring that all new buildings, developments, and major renovations shall be carbon-neutral by 2030.
Supporting our Healthcare Partners: Planning for Vaccination Clinics
In March of 2020 very little was known about COVID-19 and the impact it would have on our community. It […]
Welcome to the Team: David Krysak Joins Progressive AE
Progressive AE is excited to announce that David Krysak, RA, has joined the firm’s leadership team as the director of […]
Bill Culhane Named Principal of Progressive AE
We are excited to announce Bill Culhane, RA, has been named a principal of Progressive AE. As principal, Culhane will […]
Welcome to the Team! Tim Bradshaw, PE, Joins as Municipal Practice Leader
We are excited to welcome industry expert Tim Bradshaw, PE, as municipal practice leader. Bradshaw’s unique skillset in municipal and […]
Architecture Firm Progressive AE Partners with VR Collaboration Software, The Wild
Portland, Ore. & Grand Rapids, Mich. – December 14, 2020 – Today, commercial architecture and engineering firm Progressive AE, and […]
Inspiring the next generation: West Michigan’s first ACE Mentor Program
By: John Rizor, AIA “Founded in 1994, the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE) is a free, award-winning, after school […]
Creative Leadership: Elegant Simplicity
The ability to reach people where they are, both in their physical location and in their individual development, is a mark of a creative leader. Creative leaders inspire, bring […]
Design Fuel Newsletter, Fall 2019
The latest editions of “Design Fuel” are now available! CHARLOTTE In this issue, we meet two new practice leaders, discuss […]
Welcome to the Team: Suzanne Schulz Joins as Urban Planning Practice Leader
Progressive AE has hired expert Suzanne Schulz, AICP, as the firm’s first urban planning practice leader. In her role, Schulz will […]
Renovating the Traditional University Mid-Century Building
By Ned Baxter, AIA Mid-century buildings form the heart of many American college and university campuses. Built to satisfy the […]
Welcome to the Team! Bill Culhane Joins Progressive AE
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Bill Culhane, RA, as a Senior Project Manager. In this role, Culhane […]
Progressive AE Names New Principal
We are excited to announce that Industrial Practice Leader David Shull, AIA, has been named a principal of the firm. […]
PivotPoint Manufacturing Event: March 13, 2019
CAPITALIZING ON THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION his year, we’ve organized PivotPoint around the theme of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). […]
Progressive AE Announces New Office in Holland, MI
WE’RE GROWING AND HEADING FOR THE WEST MICHIGAN LAKESHORE! Progressive AE is growing its commitment to West Michigan’s lakeshore […]
Welcome Tod R. Stevens, AIA! New Learning Practice Leader
Progressive AE has hired industry expert, Tod R. Stevens, AIA, as a dedicated practice leader in the learning market. Stevens […]
Brightmoor Christian Church Wins National Design Award
Brightmoor Christian Church in Novi, MI, has received a national Solomon Award for excellence in design. The large expansion and […]
ai Design Group Adopts Progressive AE Name
Following their merger in 2016, ai Design Group officially adopted the Progressive AE name on November 1, 2017. The two […]
Free Webinar: Navigating Your Church’s Growth Program – Join Us!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 NAVIGATING YOUR NEXT GROWTH PROGRAM A webinar specifically for worship organizations. Renovate and expand or build […]
Design Fuel Newsletter Spring 2017
The latest edition of Design Fuel, Progressive AE’s biannual company newsletter, is out! In this edition we introduce the newest […]
Progressive AE Named One of The Healthiest Places to Work in Michigan
Our Grand Rapids office earned a 2017 Governor’s Fitness Award for “Healthy Workplace.”
Progressive AE Takes Home AIA Grand Rapids Awards
Three projects, St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Mary Free Bed YMCA and Mercy Health St. Mary’s Cafeteria, brought home awards from AIA Grand Rapids.
Welcome ai Design Group!
I am happy to announce that Progressive AE is expanding through a merger with ai Design Group, an architecture and interior design firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thom Danckaert Named “Young Architect of Year” by AIA Michigan
Thom Danckaert, Lead Design Architect with Progressive AE, has been named Young Architect of the Year by AIA Michigan.
Giving Back This Holiday Season
Part of the joy that comes with the holiday season are the abundant opportunities to give back and help support […]