FACE OF ENGINEERING HP ENGINEERING, INC.

BRANDON PINKERTON, PE - OWNER AND CEO (LEFT), BILL HODGE, PE - OWNER AND CFO (RIGHT)

Tell us about the history of your business.

In 2007, Bill Hodge and Brandon Pinkerton started HP Engineering because they knew they could provide something unique to the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Fifteen years later, HP Engineering has grown to be one of the largest Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering design firms in the region, with almost 100 employees and six regional offices. We’ve come a long way, but our desire to provide world-class service to the AEC industry has not changed.

What has been your organization’s proudest moment or accomplishment?

Our team has been privileged to work with several native nations in designing MEPS systems for health care facilities in underserved rural areas across the country. We understand the importance of establishing a legacy and paving the way for future Native American engineers; that’s why HP Engineering, Inc. proudly sponsors a scholarship at the University of Arkansas’s engineering school for Native American students. We believe that it is critical to provide opportunities for Native Americans to serve in the industry and to have a voice in shaping the world in which we live.

What sets you apart from your competitors?

As a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Native AmericanOwned and Minority-Owned Business, we bring a unique perspective and expertise to every project we undertake. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification demonstrates our commitment to quality management and customer satisfaction standards, ensuring that we consistently deliver highquality solutions to our clients. Overall, our commitment to excellence, diversity, collaboration and ongoing education sets us apart from our competitors and allows us to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

What kinds of challenges do you face in your industry, and how is your company facing them?

Outside of design challenges our clients face, the architecture, engineering and construction industry has been facing a significant challenge in finding enough staff to meet the demands of the market. We are actively working on training and developing our staff and engaging with new talent from industries outside of the AEC industry. The same creative problem solving we deploy in our designs and systems is used as we try to attract new talent to our field.