Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural & Engineering Services in Wheeling, WV
Founded in 1981, McKinley Architecture & Engineering has become a leading multi-discipline firm with over 65 years of combined industry expertise. Our in-house team of architects, engineers, and LEED-accredited professionals delivers comprehensive design and construction administration services across diverse sectors. We prioritize seamless collaboration, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a client-centric approach to ensure projects meet exacting standards for quality, budget, and schedule. With six regional offices spanning West Virginia and Pennsylvania, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining deep roots in the communities we operate.Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by our low change-order rate of under 1%, 35+ industry awards, and recognition as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for six consecutive years. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on sustainable design principles, we transform client visions into functional, aesthetically compelling built environments that stand the test of time.
Services
Architectural Design
Engineering Services
Interior Design
LEED Design
Commissioning
Sports and Recreation Design
Historic Preservation
Construction Administration
Educational Facility Planning
Energy Efficient Design
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Our staff has 600+ years combined experience in architectural and engineering design
- We maintain a 0.8% change order rate, significantly below the industry 4% average
- LEED Accredited Professionals and Recognized Educational Facility Planners on staff
- In-house architects and engineers enable real-time collaboration and problem-solving
- Six regional offices provide localized expertise across a 14-state service area
Associations and certifications
- USGBC LEED Certified
- AIA Members
- Inc. 5000
- PSMJ Circle of Excellence
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Historic fiber important
On time, on budget
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services combine creative vision with technical expertise to create functional, aesthetically compelling spaces. With specialists in educational, commercial, and historic projects, we deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs while complying with all regulatory requirements. Our in-house team ensures seamless integration of design elements from initial concept through construction documentation.
LEED Design
We offer comprehensive LEED certification guidance and sustainable design solutions that balance environmental responsibility with economic viability. Our LEED Accredited Professionals implement energy-efficient systems and materials selection strategies that reduce operational costs while achieving certification goals, as demonstrated in West Virginia's first LEED-certified school project.
Historic Preservation
Specializing in adaptive reuse and historic rehabilitation, our team preserves architectural heritage while integrating modern functionality. With over 100 completed historic projects and expertise in National Register listings, we maintain strict adherence to Secretary of Interior standards while delivering cost-effective solutions for preserving cultural landmarks.
Engineering Services
Our multidisciplinary engineering division provides mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural solutions tailored to project requirements. From innovative HVAC systems that reduce energy consumption by 30% to complex structural assessments, our engineers deliver technically sound systems that support architectural vision while meeting performance objectives.
Construction Administration
We provide comprehensive construction phase services including quality control inspections, schedule monitoring, and contractor coordination. Our administrators ensure projects meet design specifications while maintaining budget parameters, with optional enhanced oversight available for complex developments requiring additional program management support.
Questions
What architectural services does McKinley offer?
We provide full-service architectural design including feasibility studies, concept development, construction documentation, and contract administration for educational, commercial, historic, and institutional projects.
Do you specialize in any particular building type?
While we handle diverse project types, we have particular expertise in educational facilities, historic preservation, sports/recreation complexes, and LEED-certified buildings.
How does your LEED certification process work?
Our LEED Accredited Professionals guide clients through sustainable design strategies, documentation requirements, and certification submittals, integrating eco-friendly practices from initial design through construction.
What states do you serve?
We operate from six regional offices in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, serving clients across 14 states including Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.
How do you ensure projects stay on budget?
Through in-house team collaboration, value engineering during design phases, and rigorous construction phase cost controls that have produced our industry-leading 0.8% change order rate.
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