Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering & Architectural Partner in Grand Rapids
Established in 2000, Century A & E has grown into a trusted multidisciplinary firm specializing in engineering and architectural solutions. Our team of seasoned professionals delivers comprehensive services across industrial, healthcare, commercial, and municipal sectors, prioritizing client satisfaction through single-source accountability. With expertise in new construction, renovations, and system upgrades, we employ advanced technologies like 3D laser scanning to ensure precision in every project. Our employee-owned structure fosters dedication, ensuring clients receive tailored, conflict-free guidance from concept to completion. We specialize in chemical process engineering, HVAC systems, structural design, and construction management, serving clients like Pfizer and Consumers Energy.Our philosophy centers on building long-term relationships by aligning technical excellence with practical, cost-effective solutions. Century A & E remains committed to innovation, maintaining LEED-certified professionals and state-of-the-art modeling software. Operating from Grand Rapids, Michigan, weve completed hundreds of projects across diverse industries, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Our construction management approach ensures unbiased oversight, while our design/build methodology streamlines project delivery. This combination of experience, technology, and client focus has solidified our reputation as a leader in facilities design.
Services
Architectural Design
Chemical Process Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Laser Scanning Services
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in Michigan's industrial and commercial design sectors.
- Our employee-owned structure ensures dedicated, conflict-free project oversight.
- We provide single-source accountability for all design disciplines under one firm.
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and 3D laser scanning experts.
- We specialize in complex chemical process engineering and facility renovations.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Architectural Design
We create functional, code-compliant designs for new facilities and renovations across industrial, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Our services include zoning compliance, space planning, and master site development. With expertise in both standalone structures and multi-acre developments, we ensure aesthetic and practical solutions tailored to client needs.
Chemical Process Engineering
Our team delivers complete process engineering solutions for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. Services include P&ID development, piping design, equipment specification, and RCRA certification. We handle projects from feasibility studies to process validation, serving major clients like Pfizer and Gerber with specialized system requirements.
Construction Management
We act as owner representatives throughout construction, ensuring accountability and quality control. Our services include bid evaluation, scheduling, permit submittals, and field administration. This agency CM approach eliminates conflicts of interest while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and budgets for industrial and institutional clients.
Electrical Engineering
We design comprehensive electrical systems for industrial, municipal, and commercial applications. Our capabilities include power distribution, lighting design, arc-flash studies, and SCADA implementation. With LEED-certified professionals, we integrate energy-efficient solutions and ensure compliance with industry codes for new and retrofit projects.
Laser Scanning Services
Our advanced 3D laser scanning captures precise facility data for as-built documentation. We deliver 2D AutoCAD drawings, 3D models, and point cloud data with 1/8-inch accuracy. This technology reduces field visits, improves design precision, and supports renovation projects through detailed digital recreations of existing conditions.
People
Daniel Esch
Founding Partner
Co-founded Century A & E in 2000 with extensive facilities design experience. Specializes in industrial project delivery methods and client relationship management.
Darrell Mason
Founding Partner
Brings decades of architectural and engineering oversight experience, focusing on complex healthcare and municipal facility projects since the firm's inception.
William Rose
Founding Partner
Specializes in structural engineering solutions and construction management, ensuring technical excellence across Century A & E's multidisciplinary projects.
Matthew Tipping
Founding Partner
Focuses on process engineering systems and design/build methodologies, with expertise in pharmaceutical and chemical industry applications.
Stephen F. Aman
Partner
Joined Century A & E to expand electrical engineering capabilities, specializing in power distribution systems and LEED-certified sustainable design solutions.
Questions
What services does Century A&E offer?
We provide architectural design, chemical process engineering, construction management, electrical/mechanical/structural engineering, and 3D laser scanning services for industrial, healthcare, and commercial facilities.
How long has Century A&E been in business?
Founded in February 2000, we've delivered engineering and architectural solutions for over two decades from our Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters.
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing, municipal infrastructure, and power generation projects with specialized design expertise.
What makes your construction management approach unique?
Our agency CM model provides unbiased oversight, prioritizing client interests through transparent accountability from project inception to completion.
Do you offer 3D scanning technology?
Yes, our advanced laser scanning creates precise digital facsimiles of facilities, enabling accurate as-built documentation within 1/8-inch tolerance.
Are you LEED-certified?
Our team includes LEED-certified professionals who integrate sustainable design principles into projects requiring environmental compliance.
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