Hurt & Proffitt ranked among top 100 fastest growing AEC firms
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LYNCHBURG, VA – 8/12/2025 – Hurt & Proffitt (H&P), a leading engineering firm headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, has been selected for the 2025 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, ranking #88 among
the top 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in the United States and Canada.
This marks the first time H&P has earned recognition on the prestigious Hot Firm List, which celebrates companies demonstrating exceptional three-year growth in gross revenue. The annual
ranking, published by Zweig Group, is considered one of the most respected benchmarks for growth and success in the AEC industry.
“Being named one of the Top 100 fastest-growing engineering firms in North America is a profound honor that reflects the relentless dedication and excellence of our employee-owners,” said CEO Bif
Johnson, P.E. “This award belongs to every individual whose passion, courage, and humble work ethic create a winning team that will continue to shape our success and our future.”
The Hot Firm List recognizes firms based on both percentage and dollar growth over a three-year period, highlighting companies that have demonstrated sustained expansion and market leadership.
Being named to this exclusive list places H&P among an elite group of the fastest-growing AEC firms across North America.
Founded in 1973, H&P provides a complete suite of civil engineering and material sciences services to clients throughout Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio through
their seven regional offices. The company’s recognition on the Hot Firm List reflects its more than 50-year commitment to building and serving the local communities of the Appalachian, Blue Ridge and
Piedmont regions.
“This recognition reflects the talent, dedication, and relentless drive of the professionals at H&P. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to leading the way in technology and innovation
across the AEC industry,” shared Chief Operating Officer - Gretchen Clark, PE.
This achievement comes as H&P continues to expand its capabilities and market presence, positioning the firm for continued growth in the competitive AEC marketplace highlighted by the recent
This achievement comes as H&P continues to expand its capabilities and market presence, positioning the firm for continued growth in the competitive AEC marketplace highlighted by the recent
acquisition of yet another regional firm - Crutchfield & Associates in Halifax, VA - bringing the employee total to nearly 200.
About Hurt & Proffitt
Hurt & Proffitt (H&P), established in 1973, is a full service employee-owned engineering and surveying firm providing a comprehensive array of services. H&P has seven offices across Virginia
in Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Gretna, Roanoke, Halifax, Chase City and Wytheville. The company employs nearly 200 engineers, surveyors and support staff that are licensed in Virginia, West Virginia,
District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Guam.
For more than 50 years H&P has provided civil engineering, surveying, land development, geotechnical engineering, environmental services, and construction testing & inspection services.
H&P is a SWaM-certified small business – #9824S, with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise.
About the Zweig Group Hot Firm List
The annual Hot Firm List celebrates the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the U.S. and Canada based on three-year growth in gross revenue. The list is compiled and published by Zweig Group, a leading
research and consulting firm specializing in the AEC industry.
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Media Contact: Daryl Calfee
Hurt & Proffitt
Hurt & Proffitt
Email: dcalfee@handp.com
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Text/Call: 540-816-0515
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