Global Design + Build
Kansas City is a global center of excellence in architecture, engineering and construction, and a top destination for design talent.
How the KC Region Leads the Way in A/E/C
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More than 1,200 architectural and engineering firms call KC home
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KC has more than 5,600 construction firms
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80,000 workers are employed in KC's A/E/C sector
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A/E/C is a $24 billion industry in KC
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KC led the Green Revolution in architecture
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Nearly half of sports architecture around the world originates in the KC region
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KC firms were key to the design of 27 of the 30 NFL stadiums
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Kansas City created the Gold Standard for Olympic stadiums
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20% of the world’s power systems are designed by KC companies
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13% of global telecommunication systems are designed by KC companies
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8% of the world’s transportation infrastructure and systems are KC-designed
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KC has the most headquarters of the top 25 U.S. design firms
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KC has 6th-largest concentration in the U.S. for architecture and engineering jobs; 68% more concentrated than the national average
For a list of major A/E/C firms that call the KC region home, visit KCGlobalDesign.com.
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For more information contact:
JILL McCARTHY
Senior Vice President, Corporate Attraction | KCADC
Email | LinkedIn
816.591.1834