It Starts With How We Think
We’re a team of designers, strategists and problem solvers who believe the work we do—and the decisions behind it—can have a lasting impact. We’re curious by nature, driven by what’s possible and united by a shared purpose: using our collective expertise to create meaningful change in the communities we serve.
Five Decades and Counting
CPL began in 1975 with a small team of engineers and a commitment to serving communities through thoughtful, purposeful work. More than five decades later, much has changed, but our approach remains grounded in understanding what matters, weighing the options and making informed decisions that lead to better design outcomes.
Built to Keep Evolving
Today, CPL is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering and planning firm with greater depth and broader capabilities than ever before. We continue to build on that foundation, evolving alongside the needs of our clients and the world around us while continuing to raise the standard for what our work can achieve.
Our Reach, Your Advantage
With more than 500 professionals across 25 offices in eight states, CPL brings together a remarkable breadth of talent and experience. Our connected network allows us to draw from the best of our firm—bringing the right people and perspectives to every opportunity, wherever it may be.
The Right Expertise for What Comes Next
The choices that define a project require more than technical know-how. They require a deep understanding of your industry, your priorities and what’s at stake. That’s the insight our teams bring across each of our core practice areas.
Experience That Leads the Way
Great leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about knowing which questions to ask, when to challenge conventional thinking and how to make decisions that move people and projects forward. Our leaders bring that mindset to CPL every day—shaping a culture of curiosity, sound judgment and shared accountability that influences how we work, how we evolve and how we serve our clients.
A Place to Grow, A Team to Belong To
We’re here to do work that matters—and we’re ambitious about what we can accomplish together. That means challenging ourselves, pursuing bigger possibilities and creating room for talented people to grow along the way. Because the stronger our team becomes, the greater the difference we can make in the communities we serve.
