Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm providing engineering, architecture, construction, environmental consulting, and project management services. The company operates from more than 75 offices worldwide and serves industry verticals including power, water, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, mission-critical facilities, and general infrastructure.
The firm's technical capabilities span all engineering disciplines, architectural design, program and project management, and environmental solutions. It has a particular specialization in integrated project delivery models, including Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) and Design-Build, as well as self-perform construction services for critical infrastructure projects.
The company's ownership model and operational focus have led to recognition as a U.S. Best Managed Company. It consistently ranks among the top architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms for safety, with a mission that has remained unchanged since its founding over 125 years ago.
