IMEG Expands Southern U.S. Presence with Acquisition of HP Engineering

Rock Island, IL – IMEG is proud to announce the acquisition of HP Engineering, a respected multidisciplinary firm providing MEP, fire protection, structural, lighting, low-voltage, energy modeling, and commissioning services. The acquisition expands IMEG’s footprint into Arkansas and Oklahoma, reinforcing its commitment to strategic growth and client-focused solutions across the Southern U.S.
Founded in 2007, HP Engineering is known for its strong client service and values-driven approach—grounded in problem-solving, purposeful design, sustainability, and innovation. Headquartered in Rogers, AR, with additional offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Dallas, Phoenix, and Kansas City, the firm brings deep expertise across a wide range of markets, including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, aviation, hospitality, government, residential, and federal (including Tribal) sectors.
“The integration of HP Engineering is a significant step forward in our strategic growth,” said IMEG CEO Paul VanDuyne. “Their deep market experience, strong client relationships, and culture of design excellence are a natural fit for IMEG. Expanding into Arkansas and Oklahoma strengthens our national presence and enhances our ability to deliver responsive, high-quality service through strong local connections.”
“This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey,” said Brandon Pinkerton, CEO of HP Engineering. “Partnering with IMEG allows us to continue serving our clients with the same dedication while gaining access to expanded resources, national expertise, and a broader service offering. Together, we’ll deliver even greater value, innovation, and project outcomes.”
As part of the transition, HP Engineering executives Bill Hodge and David Adams will serve as Client Executives with IMEG, continuing to lead their respective teams and operations. Pinkerton will remain in a leadership role focused on client development and strategic growth. The team will continue to operate from their current locations under the transitional name HP Engineering, now IMEG.
IMEG is a leading engineering design firm with 100 offices and 3,000+ team members, combining the comprehensive expertise of a national leader with the personal connections of a local firm. Ranked among the top engineering firms in the U.S. (#3 on BD+C’s top Engineering Firms and #48 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms), IMEG transforms environments and communities through innovative, high-performance design and infrastructure solutions. Learn more at imegcorp.com or hpengineeringinc.com.