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HDR Ranks No. 6 Among Top Design Firms

HDR is the No. 6 top design firm, according to annual rankings by Engineering News-Record. The list classifies the 500 largest U.S.-based design firms, both publicly and privately held, based on design-specific revenue.

It marks the 11th consecutive year the company has placed in the Top 10. HDR’s 2024 design revenue was reported at $3.4 billion.

“Our teams are relentless in the pursuit of quality service and in making meaningful, positive impacts in our communities,” said John Henderson, HDR's chief executive officer. “This ranking reflects that work and collaboration. We are pleased that our clients continue to choose us to help bring their projects to life.”

The Top 10 firms accounted for about one-third of all design revenue. HDR broke into the Top 5 in water this year, a sector that, along with telecommunications, saw significant gains over the past year, according to ENR.

HDR secured Top 10 spots in the following sectors:  

  • Pure Designers: No. 3  
  • Transportation: No. 5  
  • Water: No. 5
  • Sewer and Waste: No. 7
  • Telecommunications: No. 7
  • General Building: No. 9

About HDR
HDR is a 100% employee-owned professional services firm. Founded over a century ago to bring electricity to a changing world, we are now a global company specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. Our success in built and natural environments continues as we collaborate to solve our clients’ and communities’ most complex challenges.