Bringing Your Design to Life Nationally

APD Engineering & Architecture is a multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm specializing in retail, grocery, and QSR expansion. Our integrated team supports multi-site programs across all 50 states, helping brands grow with efficiency and consistency.

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Integrated Engineering & Architecture

A unified team delivering coordinated design across Architecture, Civil, Structural, MEP, and Entitlement & Permitting for seamless execution.

24-Hour Response Time

Our teams recognize that time is valuable. Whether it's permitting delays, design questions, or construction concerns. APD is committed to providing support within one business day.

Prototypes That Scale Nationally

We work closely with corporate leadership and their suppliers to provide adaptable prototype designs for different project types, site constraints, and regional sensitivities.

Proactive Client Partnership

Dedicated Project Leads communicate early, offer solutions, and keep your team aligned throughout every phase of the project.

Our Services

Full-Service Engineering & Architecture Under One Roof

Our integrated team delivers coordinated design across every discipline required to take a project from concept to construction. When brands evolve, APD is already there, helping lead the way.

Architecture

Our team works with national clients, providing them with cost-effective, speed-to-market design solutions.

Civil Engineering

Our highly trained Civil Engineers have the skills needed to provide a fully integrated program for our clients.

Structural Engineering

APD provides structural engineering for commercial, municipal, retail, healthcare, and multi site development. Our team delivers safe, efficient, and code compliant solutions tailored to project requirements and site conditions.

MEP Engineering

The Structural Team provides innovative and economical design solutions on projects throughout the US.

Entitlement & Permitting

APD has a dedicated Permitting Department that is skilled at obtaining permits for our clients in an efficient and timely manner.

Construction Management Software

APD uses the latest technologies available to our design professionals, along with our own specialized software, to manage projects and distribute information and designs to the client’s entire project team.
What Sets APD Apart

The Advantages of a Unified Engineering & Architecture Team

Clients choose APD because we simplify complex projects, anticipate challenges early, and align all disciplines before work reaches the field.

All Major Disciplines In House

Architecture, Civil, Structural, and MEP services are coordinated by one team for faster decisions and fewer project handoffs.

Buildable Documents That Reduce Risk

Thorough cross-discipline alignment produces accurate, code ready drawings that minimize RFIs, change orders, and delays.

Proven Expertise Across Public & Private Sectors

Decades of municipal experience combined with deep multi site rollout expertise allow APD to deliver consistent results in any environment.

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About Us

Three Decades of Helping Communities & Brands Build What’s Next

Founded on the belief that great environments start with great planning and coordination, APD has delivered engineering and architectural solutions for more than 30 years. We serve municipal agencies, utilities, educational institutions, national retailers, restaurants, healthcare operators, developers, and private enterprises across the Northeast and beyond. With a multi-disciplinary approach and a commitment to safety, clarity, and long-term performance, we help clients bring essential projects to life with confidence.

Featured Work

Projects That Show What APD Delivers

View recent engineering and architectural work across retail expansion, quick service restaurants (QSRs), healthcare, utilities, and private development.

ALDI Ground-up

This site consisted of an existing ALDI store that was renovated to become leasable space for a future...

ALDI Ground-up

For this project located in a rural Adirondack town in Upstate NY APD created a 3D model of...

What Our Clients Say

Hear from clients who rely on APD for clarity, technical expertise, and dependable project delivery across multi sector environments.

Our Process

A Clear, Coordinated Path From First Conversation to Final Plans

We start by understanding your project, your constraints, and your timeline. No assumptions. Just clear conversation about what matters.

Discovery & Alignment

We clarify your goals, brand standards, site conditions, permitting requirements, and project constraints to ensure a strong start.

Coordinated Design & Engineering

Architecture, Civil, Structural, and MEP work together from day one to produce accurate, consistent, and buildable documents.

Permitting & Agency Review

We prepare and submit complete packages, respond quickly to comments, and guide your team through jurisdictional approvals.

Construction Support & Finalization

Our team stays involved through RFIs, inspections, and field coordination to keep projects on schedule and aligned with the approved design.

Let's Bring Your Design to Life.

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Whether you’re looking to expand or rebrand, we specialize in multi-state, multi-site projects, prototype development, and efficient rollout execution.

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