National Engineers Week is a moment to recognize the professionals who shape the world around us. Engineers design the hospitals that save lives, the campuses that educate future leaders, the laboratories that drive innovation, and the infrastructure that keeps communities moving forward. Their work is foundational. Their impact is lasting.

At HEAPY, this week is both a celebration and a statement of purpose.

More than 80 years ago, HEAPY was founded by Marv Heapy, an engineer whose vision centered on technical excellence, client partnership, and a belief that the built environment should improve the lives of the people it serves. What began as a small, engineering-driven practice has grown into a nationally recognized firm whose influence spans generations.

Today, HEAPY’s national footprint and multidisciplinary expertise support healthcare systems, universities, research institutions, government agencies, and commercial clients nationwide. The scale has expanded, but the founding mission endures: engineer environments that perform at the highest level and create meaningful impact every day.

Eight Decades of Impact. A Future in Focus.

The built environment is evolving at unprecedented speed. Buildings are more complex. Performance standards are higher. Sustainability expectations are rising. Resilience is essential. Experience provides perspective. It sharpens judgment. It strengthens execution.

Across eight decades, HEAPY has delivered high-performance mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and sustainable design solutions that elevate building systems and enhance the human experience.

From advanced healthcare facilities to leading-edge research environments and resilient campus infrastructure, the firm’s portfolio reflects a commitment to excellence that lasts long after construction is complete. That legacy does not anchor the firm in the past. It fuels what comes next.

National Reach. Local Insight. Collective Intelligence.

A national presence brings more than geographic coverage. It brings shared knowledge, tested strategies, and the ability to scale innovation across markets. Lessons learned in one region inform progress in another. Best practices are not isolated. They are amplified.

At the same time, regional teams maintain strong local relationships and deep familiarity with codes, utilities, climate considerations, and community priorities. This combination of broad perspective and local expertise enables HEAPY to guide clients through complex capital programs with confidence and foresight.

Engineering the Next Era of the Built Environment

The challenges ahead are significant. Energy transition. Decarbonization. Aging infrastructure. Rapid technological change. Increasing demands for efficiency and reliability. Engineers stand at the center of this transformation.

HEAPY is advancing performance-driven design, electrification strategies, energy modeling, infrastructure modernization, and resilient system integration to help clients move decisively into the future. Buildings are no longer static assets. They are dynamic ecosystems connected by data, driven by performance metrics, and measured across their full lifecycle.

Meeting this moment requires systems thinking, collaboration, and bold ideas grounded in technical rigor. It requires engineers who see opportunities where others see complexity.

Recognizing the People Behind the Progress

National Engineers Week is ultimately about the individuals who bring vision to reality. It is about engineers who ask better questions, challenge assumptions, mentor emerging professionals, and commit to getting the details right because communities depend on them.

At HEAPY, engineering excellence is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. The firm’s strength lies not only in its technical depth, but in the character and curiosity of its people. This ethos traces back to Marv Heapy’s original vision for what an engineering firm should be.

Spotlight on Our Colleagues

This week also provides an opportunity to highlight the engineers and team members whose leadership, creativity, and dedication embody HEAPY’s mission. Across our offices, colleagues are driving innovation in energy modeling, advancing resilient infrastructure strategies, elevating project delivery, and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent. Their contributions reflect the best of who we are as a firm and the future we are building together.

The Best Is Ahead

Eighty years of experience is a foundation, not a milestone to rest upon. The demands on the built environment will intensify. Facilities must operate smarter. Systems must consume less. Infrastructure must withstand more. Clients need partners who anticipate change and lead with confidence. HEAPY is prepared for that responsibility.

With a national footprint, deep technical expertise, and a legacy of delivering measurable results, the firm is positioned to help shape the next generation of high-performing, resilient environments.

This National Engineers Week, we celebrate the engineers who make progress possible and reaffirm a clear commitment to what lies ahead. The built environment is entering its most transformative era. The future is being engineered now.