APD CEO Dan Sargent Named to RBJ’s 2026 Power List

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APD is proud to announce that President and CEO Dan Sargent has been named to the Rochester Business Journal’s 2026 Power List for Construction and Real Estate. The annual Power List recognizes influential leaders who are helping shape Rochester’s future by guiding companies, clients, and communities through the evolving real estate and construction landscape. Dan’s […]

APD Collaborates with Heritage Christian Services

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APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC we’re incredibly grateful to have played a role in such a meaningful project with Heritage Christian Services. It’s an honor to contribute to work that makes a lasting impact! https://lnkd.in/g363BFiW

A Single Point of Truth

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“Fundamentally, prototyping is about creating a design model that can be adapted in multiple geographic locations with minimal site-specific modifications. We do this by designing universally and allowing flexibility in dimension and capacities,” says Daniel Sargent, AIA, NCARB, President & CEO, APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC. To read the full article, click here https://lnkd.in/eFnJct4P

APD Wishes You a Happy Holiday

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May this time of year be about sharing simple pleasures with family. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document. 2021 APD Coloring Book

Case Study—Jack in the Box Prototype Redesign

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In an effort to reduce the construction costs of Jack in the Box’s new internal prototype redesign, APD reviewed the design and made cost-cutting suggestions. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.  

Case Study—Monro, Inc. Headquarters

Monro Inc. sign at 200 Holleder Parkway automotive service center.

Space was at a premium and expansion was necessary. APD creative a design solution to solve the problem. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.

Case Study—ALDI, Inc. in Marietta, OH

Flood protection barrier installed in for safety and security.

APD recognized this location was in a Floodplain upon initial plan review and subsequently designed a flood-proof solution. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.

Case Study—Monro, Inc. Headquarters

Monro Inc. sign at 200 Holleder Parkway, featuring a yellow car outline.

Space was at a premium and expansion was necessary. APD creative a design solution to solve the problem. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.

Case Study—ALDI, Inc. in Punta Gorda, FL

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A variety of National locations require specific design challenges. For example, this store located in Southern Florida and in a designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zone had issues with the refrigeration unit that was to be placed on the rooftop. Regulations in overall height, galvanizing requirements, and required equipment screens that could act as a sail in […]

Case Study—ALDI, Inc. in Punta Gorda, FL

Rooftop commercial HVAC system installation ensures efficient cooling at GreenTech facility.

A variety of National locations require specific design challenges. For example, this store located in Southern Florida and in a designated High-Velocity Hurricane Zone had issues with the refrigeration unit that was to be placed on the rooftop. Regulations in overall height, galvanizing requirements, and required equipment screens that could act as a sail in […]

Case Study—Curbside Pickup During a Pandemic

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As an essential business, ALDI remained open during COVID-19, but needed to address client needs and concerns. One solution was Curbside Pick-up. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.

Case Study—Curbside Pickup During a Pandemic

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As an essential business, ALDI remained open during COVID-19, but needed to address client needs and concerns. One solution was Curbside Pick-up. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.

Case Study—Ikoniq and Live Nation

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The Live Nation Project was not short on creativity and ingenuity, but it was short on time! Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.  

Case Study—Ikoniq and Live Nation

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The Live Nation Project was not short on creativity and ingenuity, but it was short on time! Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.  

Case Study—Jack in the Box Prototype Redesign

Construction crew building a new Jack in the Box restaurant, highlighting progress and teamwork at the site.

In an effort to reduce the construction costs of Jack in the Box’s new internal prototype redesign, APD reviewed the design and made cost-cutting suggestions. Click the cover image below to view the PDF document.