About AEC
Advanced Engineering Consultants (AEC) specializes in providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology and utilities engineering design and construction administration services for the built environment.
Our talented designers and engineers work collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to realize project needs and provide the engineering resources required for a successful project.
With 25 years under our belt, we are confident in our ability to serve our clients and project teams with exceptional engineering design services on projects large and small, across the country.
Trust AEC with Your Engineering Needs
Our mission is to provide high quality and accurate engineering and construction phase services to our clients. We achieve this mission on each project through our experienced staff, being client-focused, and ensuring reliability.
Origins and Growth
What started as a small solo practice in 1998 has grown into a prominent MEPT engineering firm. AEC has worked on projects large and small throughout Ohio and across the Midwest, country, and now globe! From the start, we have valued providing our clients with a personal touch that you would expect from a smaller firm. Through the years and growth, this person touch has built confidence and trust from our clients in us, resulting in strong and lasting partnerships.
Today, AEC is an employee-owned firm (ESOP), with four offices and over 60 employees.
History
2024
2024
2023
2023
2022
2021
In December 2021 AEC transitioned to a 100% Employee Owned (ESOP) firm with the announcement of Lisa Huang, PHD, PE, RCDD as President Emeritus and Gavin Lim, PE, LEED AP BD+C, LC as President. Click here to read more on this exciting transition.
2021
2021
2021
AEC opened the Cincinnati office and added Utilities to our service offerings.
2021
AEC ranked 13th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Engineering Firms.
2021
AEC ranked 8th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Minority-Owned Businesses.
2021
AEC earns Top 100 ranking for the 2021 MEP Giants in the US by Consulting – Specifying Engineer Magazine.
2020
AEC ranked 13th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Engineering Firms.
2020
AEC ranked 13th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Minority-Owned Businesses.
2019
AEC ranked 19th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Engineering Firms.
2019
AEC was named as a “Best Workplace in Ohio” by Ohio Business Magazine.
2019
AEC was named a Fast 50 Nominee by Columbus Business First.
2018
AEC celebrated our 20th Anniversary with an Open House party in July.
2018
AEC ranked 99th on Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine’s 2018 MEP Giants List.
2016
AEC opens a regional office in Cleveland, OH.
2016
AEC is awarded a five-year IDIQ contract with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District for multi-discipline A/E services.
2015
AEC was ranked 30th in the Small Organization category for Columbus CEO’s Top Work Places.
2014
AEC moves its Headquarters office to 1405 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH.
2014
AEC and Joint Venture partner Emersion Design receive the Small Business of the Year, Excellence in Engineering Award from the Society of American Military Engineers for engineering services provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District.
2014
AEC earns LEED Gold Certification for the renovation of our 13,000 square foot office space in Columbus, OH. Learn more about our office renovation and the sustainable energy designs used in our space.
2014
AEC earns Top 25 ranking for Engineering Firms by Columbus Business First.
2014
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Fastest Growing Companies by Columbus Business First
2014
AEC earns Top 100 ranking for the 2014 MEP Giants in the US by Consulting – Specifying Engineer Magazine.
2013
AEC is ranked 16th Largest Minority-Owned Business in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First.
2013
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Fastest Growing Companies by Columbus Business First.
2013
AEC earns Top 100 ranking for the 2013 MEP Giants in the US by Consulting – Specifying Engineer Magazine.
2012
AEC is awarded a five-year, $9.5M IDIQ contract with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District for multi-discipline A/E services.
2012
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Best Places to Work in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First.
2011
AEC receives Award of Merit for Concept Design from the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine for the New Student Activity Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
2011
AEC opens regional office in Virginia Beach, VA.
2010
AEC received the Citation Award from the United States Air Force for design excellence for the Security Forces Operation Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
2010
AEC received the Award of Merit for Concept Design from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) for engineering design provided for the Sensors Directorate Laboratory Addition at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
2010
AEC receives the Small Business of the Year, Excellence in Engineering Award from the Society of American Military Engineers for engineering services provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District.
2010
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Best Places to Work in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First.
2009
AEC received the Award of Merit for Concept Design from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) for engineering design provided for the New Security Compound at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
2008
Due to continued growth, AEC moves its Headquarters office to 1310 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH.
2007
AEC is selected by the USACE Louisville District for an IDIQ contract for BRAC projects at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.
2007
AEC receives its first Federal multi-year ID/IQ contract with the US Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.
2003
AEC moves to 1030 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH.
2003
AEC earns its first LEED Gold certification for engineering design services provided for the new Columbus Fire Station No. 10.
2003
AEC unveils a new logo
2002
AEC is approved to enter the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
2002
AEC moves to its first office at 1350 West 5th Ave, Columbus, OH.
1998
Lisa Huang founded AEC from the basement of her home in Dublin, OH.
History
2021
AEC ranked 13th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Engineering Firms
AEC ranked 8th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Minority-Owned Businesses
AEC reopened the Cincinnati office and added Utilities to our service offerings.
AEC ranked 99th on Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine’s MEP Giants 2018 List
In December 2021 AEC transitioned to a 100% Employee Owned firm with the announcement of Lisa Huang, PHD, PE, RCDD as President Emeritus and Gavin Lim, PE, LEED AP BD+C, LC as President. Click here to read more on this exciting transition.
2020
AEC ranked 13th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Engineering Firms
AEC ranked 13th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Minority-Owned Businesses
AEC ranked on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Women-Owned Businesses
2019
AEC ranked 19th on Columbus Business First’s List of Largest Central Ohio Engineering Firms
AEC ranked 99th on Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine’s MEP Giants 2018 List
AEC was named a Top 20 Women-Owned Business for 2018 by Columbus Business First
AEC made the Columbus CEO Leaderboard list for Central Ohio Women-Owned Businesses
AEC was names a “Best Workplace in Ohio” by Ohio Business Magazine
AEC was named a Fast 50 Nominee by Columbus Business First
2018
AEC celebrated our 20th Anniversary with an Open House party in July
AEC ranked 99th on Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine’s MEP Giants 2018 List
AEC was named a Top Women-Owned Business for 2018 by Columbus Business First
2017
AEC opens a regional office in Cincinnati, OH
2016
AEC opens a regional office in Cleveland, OH
2015
AEC completed work for its first overseas project. AEC was tasked with completing a facility assessment for the Department of State in Moldova.
AEC was ranked 30th in the Small Organization category for Columbus CEO’s Top Work Places
2014
AEC moves to 1405 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH
AEC Indiana moves offices to 8606 Allisonville Road
AEC Celebrates 15 years of Excellence
AEC earns LEED Gold Certification for the renovation of our 13,000 square foot office space in Columbus, OH. Learn more about our office renovation and the sustainable energy designs used in our space.
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Fastest Growing Companies by Columbus Business First
AEC earns Top 100 ranking for MEP Giants in the US by Consulting – Specifying Engineer Magazine
AEC earns Top 25 ranking for Engineering Firms by Columbus Business First
2013
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Fastest Growing Companies by Columbus Business First
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Women-Owned Businesses by Columbus Business First
AEC earns Top 100 ranking for MEP Giants in the US by Consulting – Specifying Engineer Magazine
2012
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Best Places to Work in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First
2011
AEC opens regional office in Virginia Beach, VA
AEC receives Award of Merit for Concept Design from the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine for the New Student Activity Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
2010
AEC received the Citation Award from the United States Air Force for design excellence for the Security Forces Operation Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
AEC received the Award of Merit for Concept Design from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) for engineering design provided for the Sensors Directorate Laboratory Addition at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH
AEC receives the Small Business of the Year, Excellence in Engineering Award from the Society of American Military Engineers for engineering services provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District.
AEC is ranked as the 15th Fastest Growing Company in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First
AEC earns Top 50 ranking for Best Places to Work in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First
2009
AEC received the Award of Merit for Concept Design from the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) for engineering design provided for the New Security Compound at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH
AEC opens regional office in Indianapolis, IN
2008
AEC moves to 1310 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH
2007
AEC opens regional office in Indianapolis, IN
AEC opens regional office in Indianapolis, IN
2003
AEC earns its first LEED Gold certification for engineering design services provided for the new Columbus Fire Station No. 10
AEC moves to 1030 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH
AEC unveils a new logo
2002
AEC moves to its first office at 1350 West 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
1998
AEC unveils a original logo
Lisa Huang founded AEC from the basement of her home in Dublin, OH