Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering & Architectural Partner
Since 1945, Buchart Horn has pioneered innovative solutions to complex engineering and architectural challenges, delivering water resources, environmental, architectural, and transportation projects across the United States and Europe. Our multidisciplinary team combines engineering and architecture under one roof, focusing on sustainable infrastructure for communities. With a 90%+ repeat client rate, we prioritize client collaboration, technical excellence, and community impact. Our engineers and architects have designed award-winning water treatment facilities, revitalized urban waterways, and reimagined public spaces like the Codorus Creek initiative. We specialize in navigating regulatory frameworks for stormwater systems, environmental remediation, and transportation networks.Our expertise spans brownfield redevelopment, wastewater management, and design-build projects for municipal and private clients. Recognized for the National Phoenix Award, we emphasize environmental stewardship through sustainable practices and energy-efficient designs. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in highway design, bridge analysis, and municipal infrastructure. Client testimonials highlight our responsiveness, technical proficiency, and ability to complete complex projects on time and within budget. From small-scale renovations to multi-million-dollar transportation upgrades like the I-40/I-240 interchange, we maintain a commitment to quality and innovation.
Services
Water Resources Engineering
Architectural Design
Transportation Planning
Environmental Remediation
Stormwater Management
Bridge Design
Public Works Facilities
Brownfield Redevelopment
Regulatory Compliance
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined engineering and architectural expertise
- Our international team delivers projects across 12 U.S. offices and Germany
- We specialize in complex water resource and transportation infrastructure
- Our firm holds technical certifications in environmental remediation
- We maintain a 90%+ client retention rate through proven results
Associations and certifications
- National Phoenix Award for Brownfield Redevelopment
What people say
High quality work
On time delivery
Responsive team
Technical excellence
Sustainable designs
Services
Water Resources Engineering
Designing efficient water treatment systems and distribution networks that deliver high-quality drinking water while addressing floodplain challenges. Our engineers specialize in regulatory compliance, energy optimization, and infrastructure upgrades for municipal clients. Services include process design, pumping systems, and vulnerability analysis for water utilities.
Transportation Infrastructure
Comprehensive transportation solutions covering roadway design, bridge analysis, and traffic systems optimization. We deliver highway expansions, intersection improvements, and multi-modal transportation networks that enhance safety and mobility. Our team manages large-scale projects like the I-40/I-240 interchange upgrade with phased construction planning.
Environmental Remediation
Specialized brownfield redevelopment services including soil contamination assessment, biosolids management, and regulatory compliance. Our environmental scientists implement remedial action plans using fate-and-transport modeling to address industrial pollution and restore contaminated sites to productive use.
Architectural Design
Creating functional public and private buildings with sustainable design principles. Services range from municipal facilities like public works centers to educational institutions, integrating energy reduction strategies and environmental compliance requirements into building systems and site planning.
Stormwater Management
Developing sustainable stormwater systems that meet environmental regulations while mitigating flood risks. Our civil engineers design utility networks, site circulation systems, and green infrastructure solutions for urban watersheds and municipal projects.
People
Brian S. Funkhouser
Chief Executive Officer
Leads strategic growth initiatives and operational excellence for Buchart Horn's international operations. Brings extensive engineering leadership experience to oversee complex infrastructure projects across multiple states.
Charles L. Kinney, Jr.
President
Manages day-to-day operations with focus on client relationships and technical service delivery. Oversees professional staff development and maintains the firm's 90%+ client retention through quality assurance programs.
Scott E. Russell
Senior Vice President Water Resources
Technical expert in water treatment systems with decades of experience designing municipal facilities. Leads regulatory compliance and infrastructure upgrade projects for water utilities nationwide.
Questions
What engineering services does Buchart Horn offer?
We provide water resources, transportation, environmental, and civil engineering services for public and private sector clients across the United States and Europe.
How long has Buchart Horn been in business?
Buchart Horn has delivered engineering and architectural solutions since 1945, with 75+ years of experience in infrastructure design and construction.
What architectural services do you provide?
Our architectural team designs municipal facilities, public works buildings, and educational institutions with integrated environmental sustainability features across multiple states.
Can you handle large transportation projects?
Yes, we've managed major transportation projects like the $109 million I-40/I-240 interchange upgrade in Memphis, Tennessee, demonstrating our capability for complex infrastructure work.
What environmental remediation experience do you have?
We've successfully completed brownfield redevelopment projects and received the National Phoenix Award for excellence in contaminated site cleanup and reuse.
