About Us

Built around people. Focused on what’s next.
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EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE

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Ardurra is a fast-growing national engineering and consulting firm built on entrepreneurial thinking, people-first leadership, and a commitment to creating lasting impact in the communities we serve. Since forming in 2017, we’ve grown from 100 employees to more than 2,600 across more than 120 offices nationwide.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

Mission

All Within Our Name

ARDURRA:

Diligent, Responsible (Basque)
Superior (Gaelic)

Our name says it best: diligent and responsible in Basque, superior in Gaelic. Those are exactly the qualities you want in a partner, and they're what we bring to every relationship. We're a national team of engineers, designers, and technical professionals who combine deep experience with fresh thinking. The result is strong partnerships built on quality work, practical solutions, and a genuine respect for the communities and environments we serve.

Growth chart showing company expansion from 2017 to 2026. The number of offices increases from 11 in 2017 to 120 in 2026, while the number of employees grows from 230 to 2,600 over the same period

Our Story

Ardurra was officially formed in 2017 with a simple idea sketched on a napkin: build a different, people-centered engineering firm that brings together exceptional expertise, strong client partnerships, and an entrepreneurial approach to solving community challenges.

Years

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Our Journey Begins

We launched Ardurra Group Inc. with a vision for excellence in infrastructure solutions. In our first year, we grew from 100 to 230 employees across 11 offices, expanding our capabilities through strategic partnerships that strengthened water services, structural engineering, and surveying

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 230 employees | 11 Offices
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Capabilities expanded across water,
 structural, and surveying
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired King Engineering Associates, Ardurra Group LLC, Criser Troutman Tanner Consulting Engineers, Stouten Cramer Inc
Hand-drawn organizational chart sketch showing departments, systems, and business process relationships
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Momentum Takes Shape

A breakthrough year marked by rapid growth and national recognition. We expanded to 327 employees across 15 offices, established a West Coast presence, and debuted at #396 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms while earning #4 on the Zweig Group Hot Firm List.

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 327 employees | 15 offices
  • Timeline_Icons_CA - White-1 California market entry
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 debut (#396)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Hot Firm (#4)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired E Co Consultants, AndersonPenna Partners Inc, PCA Global Inc
Employees gathered in an office meeting room during a team discussion
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One Team, One Identity

 Rebranding as Ardurra unified our growing organization under a single name and shared purpose. With 345 employees across 16 offices, we reinforced our people-first culture and debuted on Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For list — a milestone that reflected both growth and cohesion. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 345 employees | 16 offices
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Brand unification under Ardurra
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#272)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Best Firms to Work For Debut (#34)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired Design South Professionals Inc
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Resilience & Expansion

 In a year defined by disruption, Ardurra demonstrated resilience and adaptability. We accelerated growth while expanding core infrastructure services across the Southeast and Texas. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 516 employees | 31 offices
  • Timeline_Icons_TX - White-1 New Dallas location
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#263)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Top 40 ENR Environment rankings
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Hot Firm (#8)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired LNV Inc, Constantine Engineering, Pigeon-Roberts & Associates
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Transformative Growth

 This year marked a step change in scale. We broadened our national footprint and deepened specialization across water, transportation, public works, and surveying. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 865 employees | 46 offices
  • Timeline_Icons_USA - White-1 New markets across CA, AZ, OK, TN, and PR
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#190)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Hot Firm (#15)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired Infrastructure Engineering Corporation, Fulghum Macindoe & Associates, Ritoch-Powell & Associates, Giuliani & Kull Inc, Gunda Corporation, Milam Surveying, Pevida Highway Designers
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Broadening Reach & Expertise

 Ardurra became a truly national firm. Strategic growth expanded our reach across the West and Mountain regions while strengthening aviation, transportation, and water expertise. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 1,220 employees | 70 offices
  • Timeline_Icons_West-Rocky - White-1 Multi-state western expansion
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#114)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Top 25 ENR Environment rankings
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Hot Firm (#4)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired ZEL Engineers, Woodson Engineering & Surveying, 300 Engineering Group, T-O Engineers, Shephard Wesnitzer Inc
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Accelerating Impact

 With scale came increased influence. We continued climbing national rankings while expanding high-impact infrastructure services across key growth markets. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 1,450 employees | 77 offices
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#89)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms debut (#85)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Hot Firm (#4)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired Inwood Consulting Engineers, Arrendondo Zepeda & Brunz
2023
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Reaching New Heights

 Strategic growth and global recognition defined the year. We expanded our Southeast presence, opened a new headquarters in Miami, and reached new levels of industry distinction.

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 1,750 employees | 85+ offices
  • Timeline_Icons_FL - White-1 New Miami headquarters
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#84)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Global Design Firms (#147)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Zweig Hot Firm (#5)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired WK Dickson
Miami Headquarters
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A New Era

 Ardurra entered its next chapter with unmatched momentum. Strategic partnerships expanded our capabilities nationwide, while innovation, culture, and leadership earned top-tier recognition. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 2,100+ employees | 100+ offices
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Top 500 (#75)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Environmental Firms (#70)
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Named a Most Innovative Company by Fast Company
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 M&A Best Practices Award – Morrissey Goodale
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 Named a Best Company to Work For by Newsweek
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired Cannon & Cannon Inc, Janus Research Inc, J.R. Wauford, Perteet Inc, MKN & Associates
2025-2
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Expanding Our National Reach 

 Ardurra’s momentum continues as we surpass 2,600 employees and 120 offices nationwide. With the establishment of a presence in the Northeast, we further strengthen our national footprint while continuing to grow both organically and through strategic partnerships. 

At a Glance

  • Timeline_Icons_Offices - White-1 2,600+ employees | 120+ offices
  • Timeline_Icons_NE - White-1 Established presence in the Northeast region
  • Timeline_Icons_Award - White-1 ENR Environmental Firms (#70)
  • Timeline_Icons_Ardurra Icon - White-1 Acquired Remington & Vernick Engineers, Kelly Engineers
2026