AE Works stands as an integrated building design and consulting firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and planning services [1]. Under CEO Michael Cherock's leadership, the company has achieved remarkable growth, earning seven Inc. 5000 listings and securing a position in the Architectural Record 300 for three consecutive years [7][2].
- Michael Cherock, PE - President and CEO
- Dave Andros - Chief Operating Officer
- Richard Witt, Jr., AIA - Chief Client Officer
- Sara Lappano, PE - Senior Vice President, Client Engagement
- Carly Khanna - Chief Brand Officer
- Lawrence Payne, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP - Managing Principal
- Corporate headquarters and workplace design
- Administrative and support facilities
- Collaborative workspaces
- Executive offices
- Training facilities
- Building systems engineering
- Security risk management
- Project presence in all 50 states
- Construction value range from <$500K to $96M+
- Average project value of $6M
- Recognition as Top Ranked Firm for Government Projects by Building Design + Construction
- Certified B Corporation (one of only two A/E firms globally) maintained for nine consecutive years [3]
- Building Design + Construction Top Architecture Firm (2018-2024)
- ENR Mid-Atlantic Top Design Firm (2017-2024)
- Architectural Record 300 Top Architecture Firms (2020-2024)
- Acquisition of WTW Architects, establishing position as one of Pittsburgh's largest architecture firms [1]
- Co-founding the SUCCESS Coalition to address federal contracting reform [11]
- Expansion of healthcare practice to over 200 projects nationwide [12]
- AIA Pennsylvania EPiC Firm (2024) [4]
- Zweig Group's Best Firms To Work For (2024) [5]
- Ranked on ENR Mid-Atlantic's 2024 Top Design Firms list [6]
- Listed among Building Design + Construction's Top Healthcare Architecture Firms 2023 [7]
Through their comprehensive capabilities and commitment to excellence, AE Works continues to shape the built environment while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice and social responsibility.