TowerPinkster Merges with Comprehensive Engineering Creating West Michigan’s Most Advanced Engineering Team

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TowerPinkster board members are joined by leadership from Comprehensive Engineering (L to R): Adam Doubblestein, Ken Reigler, Marika Hawes-Ruhrup, Matt Wakely, John Corrigan, Bjorn Green, Jason Novotny, and Gordon Sible.

TowerPinkster, a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce its merger with Comprehensive Engineering, a Grand Rapids-based firm specializing in mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering. The merger will create West Michigan’s largest and most advanced engineering team in the commercial building industry, enhancing the firm’s capacity to provide innovative design solutions to clients across the country. Additionally, TowerPinkster will expand its service offerings with the inclusion of civil engineering.

“This exciting merger represents the next evolution for TowerPinkster as we continue to strengthen our team and enhance the future of our firm,” said Björn Green, CEO of TowerPinkster. “Comprehensive Engineering has built a strong reputation for innovative and efficient engineering solutions. We are thrilled to welcome their talented group of professionals to our team, grow our services, and continue our dedication to engineering excellence, customer service, and exceptional design solutions.

Comprehensive Engineering’s talented professionals will join TowerPinkster’s Grand Rapids office with leadership, including principals Ken Reigler, PE; John Corrigan, PE; and Gordy Sible, PE, remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations and client projects. This will ensure a seamless transition for clients and continuity in the quality of service. Corrigan and Sible will be principals and shareholders at TowerPinkster.

“This is an exciting opportunity for us to broaden our impact and work alongside TowerPinkster’s exceptional team,” said Reigler. “We’re thrilled to be joining a firm that mirrors our commitments to a positive team environment and client-centric design approach. We look forward to being able to better serve our clients and provide additional opportunities for our team.”

Comprehensive Engineering was founded in 1993 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more than 30 years, the firm has provided engineering and consulting services to clients throughout the United States. The firm has professionals licensed in 44 states and works in a wide range of market sectors including industrial, education, commercial, healthcare, government, and multifamily housing. Their portfolio of engineering expertise includes several well-known projects including the Amphitheatre at Frederik Meijer Gardens, the East Grand Rapids Community Center, various projects with Corewell Health, and New Holland Brewing’s Knickerbocker brewpub, among others.

The merger unites Comprehensive Engineering’s 30+ years of engineering expertise with TowerPinkster’s 70+ years of award-winning architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, and technology services. The combined team will create the largest and most experienced team of engineering design professionals in West Michigan. With the addition of civil engineering, TowerPinkster will grow into a full-service firm and be able to better serve clients throughout all aspects of a project.

TowerPinkster will maintain its office at 4 Fulton Street East in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Additional office locations include Grand Haven, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; New Albany, IN; and Louisville, KY.

About TowerPinkster

TowerPinkster is an employee-owned design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, and technology design. Since 1953, TowerPinkster has been creating unique and forward-thinking environments for clients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. Recent work includes projects for Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Public Schools, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, Greenleaf Trust, Kent County, Kalamazoo County, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The firm has offices in Grand Haven, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; New Albany, IN; and Louisville, KY. Learn more at towerpinkster.com.

About Comprehensive Engineering

Comprehensive Engineering is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm founded in 1993 and based in Grand Rapids, MI. The firm’s principals include Ken Reigler, PE; John Corrigan, PE and Gordy Sible, PE.

Comprehensive Engineering provides a variety of services including electrical, structural, mechanical, civil, and forensic engineering for a broad range of projects. Its engineers tailor designs toward project requirements, such as LEED, BIM, and sustainable design. The team is committed to providing quality engineering services with honesty and integrity, while meeting client goals, schedules, and budgets. Learn more at compeng.com.