Meaningful Experiences Through Inspired
Design
Planning
Engineering
A full-service planning, design and engineering firm bringing thoughtfulness to every detail in advancing our clients toward their vision and improving our communities.
Fenton
Cary, NC
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River Walk at Central Park
Flower Mound, TX
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Cedar Street Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Beaufort, NC
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Triangle Bikeway Study
Durham, Orange + Wake Counties
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Trailwood
Flower Mound, TX
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Pearl Street Park
Charlotte, NC
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At McAdams, we specialize in creating great experiences through thoughtful design.
McAdams is
experiences
thoughtful
collaborative
united
community
vision focused
Our culture and values are what set us apart. We proudly cultivate a strong internal culture based on collaboration, passion, creativity and giving back, all of which significantly contribute to the success of our projects.
Explore Our Work
City Lake Park
High Point, NC
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Junction 1504
Charlotte, NC
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UNC Wilmington, Outdoor Fields + Facilities
Wilmington, NC
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Mill Street Elementary School
Lewisville, TX
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Lee County Multi-sports Park
Sanford, NC
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Honeycutt Farm
Holly Springs, NC
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Ellenboro Rail Trail, Feasibility Study
Rutherford County, NC
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Chancery Village
Cary, NC
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Country Club Road Dam Rehabilitation
Wilson, NC
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Prescott Street Stormwater Improvements
Greensboro, NC
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Townwide Hydrologic + Hydraulic Analysis
Lillington, NC
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NC Grand Level Engineering Excellence, Site Design
American Council of Engineering Companies | Hub RTP
2025
People’s Choice Award
Zweig Group
2024
Honors Award for Engineering Excellence
American Council of Engineering Companies | Duke University, Water Harvesting Pond
2018
Project of the Year
South Carolina American Public Works Association, Upstate Branch | Ebinport Road Stormwater Improvements
2018
Top Project
Stormwater Solutions | Ebinport Road Stormwater Improvements
2019
Honor Award
SC American Society of Landscape Architects | Carraway Community Park Redevelopment
2020
Stormwater Project of the Year, Natural Systems
American Public Works Association – NC | UT to Cape Fear Stream Restoration
2021
North Carolina Marvin Collins Award, Specialized Plan-Transportation
APA-NC | Triangle Bikeway Study
2023
NC Grand Level Engineering Excellence, Mapping + Planning
American Council of Engineering Companies | Triangle Bikeway Study
2022
Top 500 Design Firms
Engineering News-Record
2019, 2022
2017
Marketing Excellence, Project Pursuit
Zweig Group
2020, 2021
Marketing Excellence, Special Events
Zweig Group
2019, 2022
Marketing Excellence, Website
Zweig Group
2017, 2024
Best Firms, Multidiscipline
Zweig Group
2020, 2022-2023
Best Firms, 200+ Employees
Zweig Group
2019-2024
Best Firms, Civil Engineering
Zweig Group
2014-2019, 2021
Trifecta Award
Zweig Group
2017, 2019-2022, 2024
Best Places to Work
Dallas Business Journal
2021
Best Places to Work
Charlotte Business Journal
2018, 2021-2024
FAST 50
Triangle Business Journal
2016-2022, 2024
NC Grand Level Engineering Excellence, Site Design
American Council of Engineering Companies | Fenton
2022
NC Grand Level Engineering Excellence, Water + Environment
American Council of Engineering Companies | Cedar Street Green Stormwater Infrastructure
2024
Best Places to Work
Triangle Business Journal
2018-2024
Recognition Award, Analysis + Planning
American Society of Landscape Architects | Snow Hill Road Park
2019
Public Works, Project of the Year
South Carolina American Public Works Association | Ebinport Road Stormwater Improvements
2019
Hot Firm Award
Zweig Group
2014-2024
McAdams Announces Strategic Acquisition of AVID Group
News + Updates
A New Chapter: Iona Thomas Steps Into Leadership at ACEC/NC
News + Updates
In the Spirit of Giving
McAdams Shares
McAdams Opens a New Office in Winston-Salem, NC
Company Updates