Testimonials from Architecture & engineering

If I had done this 4 years ago, I would have been able to retire by now.

Thomas Wilkinson

President, Vortex Systems

Architecture & engineering

Thank you so much for providing us with the structure and focus we will need to be successful moving forward.

Josh Hughes

Co-Partner, Tuck-Hinton Architects

Architecture & engineering

Could we have achieved all this by ourselves? Possibly, but by having Cogent Analytics come to us and provide a 3rd party fresh look at our organization, it allowed it to happen more quickly and more efficiently.

Kevin Kane

President, Davis Kane Architects

Architecture & engineering

We look forward to Cogent’s continued help in the weeks, months and years to come as your guidance has been priceless.

Jeff Mullen

Principal, Stewart & Connors Architects

Architecture & engineering

When we began this process, we had an idea of what needed to be done, but not a real good grasp of how it should be done and we certainly did not have the time to do it ourselves.

Mark Helberg

Vice President of Operations, First Call Environmental, LLC

Architecture & engineering

What we have learned will improve information flow, accountability, and firm organization, job descriptions, hiring practices, staff evaluation and coaching, project profitability, and staff utilization.

John Ward

Principal, TAP Architecture

Architecture & engineering

We now have the tools in place to motivate the staff to excel through performance-based job description and new profit-sharing opportunities.

Matthew R. Mayol, AIA, MBA

President & CEO, Odle McGuire Shook

Architecture & engineering

Cogent helped reveal the inefficiencies draining the productivity and profit of our rapidly growing company.

Jeremy Rogers

CEO, Ocean Edge Services, Inc

Architecture & engineering

The Cogent team quickly dove into our numbers and evaluated our situation through interviews and surveys to produce a plan that included business improvement practices to develop a business structure that will support and address our long-term growth goals.

Lori Bonds

President, Aegis Environmental, Inc.

Architecture & engineering

Cogent saved me over $400,000.

Thomas Wilkinson

President, Vortex Systems

Architecture & engineering

I believe the best service Cogent provided our company was a simple Management Operating System that is easy to follow, easy to replicate, and easy to adjust to changing conditions.

Ronnie Paul, P.E.

President, Heneghan and Associates, P.C.

Architecture & engineering

Cogent’s help has allowed us to set the stage for the next level.

Keith G. Pehl, P.E.

President, Optima Engineering

Architecture & engineering

With Cogent’s guidance, we are on the path of rapid growth, limiting mistakes, and taking advantage of the added skills we’ve learned from the Cogent team.

Joel Markland

President, BCA Environmental Consultants

Architecture & engineering

We have formalized numerous processes, implemented a more effective resource management software, better aligned company and employee goals, and refined performance metrics at all levels.

Ahmad Mahmud, PE, LEED AP

Principal, BSEG

Architecture & engineering

Cogent provided analysis, training and guidance in areas of personnel, accounting, strategic planning, and budgeting.

Brad Cash

CEO, GeoSurvey

Architecture & engineering

I can tell a positive difference in staff attitudes, demeanor, and their daily approach to support our mission because of the work being implemented by the Cogent team.

Craig Krawczyk

President, LIVE Design Group

Architecture & engineering

Cogent took the time to understand our company’s operations, culture, and goals—offering guidance that was not only practical but immediately actionable.

Michael Stone, PE

President, Lysaght & Associates

Architecture & engineering

Delaying puts you at risk of forced decisions under pressure, lower value exit, leadership gaps, and operational disruption, and often limits your ability to choose the ideal path.

Allison Lapatka

President & Owner, Lapatka Associates

Architecture & engineering

What we have learned from Cogent will improve job descriptions, hiring practices, staff evaluation and coaching, and staff utilization. What we have learned will also help us identify the next generation of leaders for the firm.

John Ward

AIA, LEED AP, Principal, TAP Architecture

Architecture & engineering

Cogent has instilled a passion in the company leadership to positively grow the company and to help all employees within the company reach their maximum potential. We now have a leadership culture that embraces creativity, growth, and drive.

Leadership team

Leadership team, Advantage Group Engineers

Architecture & engineering

Working with the Cogent marketing team has been an incredible asset for our business. From start to finish, they delivered exceptional support in building a clean, professional website that truly reflects our brand and speaks directly to our audience.

Karyn Cox

Senior Naval Architect, Gilbert Associates Naval Architects and Engineers

Architecture & engineering

Cogent helped with mindset and communication by coaching sales leaders on identifying client problems and concentrating on delivering solutions rather than just satisfying a need by delivering a product. This change was key in winning several large contracts.

Chris Elberson

Principal, AIA, NCARB, Somdal Associates

Architecture & engineering

The structure Cogent brings is clear and well-documented.

Michael Wallace

PE, CEO, Farris Engineering, Inc.

Architecture & engineering

Cogent quickly identified issues with workflow as well as operational inefficiencies and provided options to leadership for correction and improvement.

Chris Elberson

Principal, AIA, NCARB, Somdal Associates

Architecture & engineering

Cogent’s expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and operational efficiency has been invaluable to our success. The implementation of their strategies has resulted in improvements in productivity, efficiency, and our ability to assess the current position of the business.

David Wendling

Principal, Studio Architecture

Architecture & engineering

Cogent has not only helped us redefine our future but also provided a framework for ongoing success, including quarterly follow-ups to ensure we stay on track with our long-term vision.

John McDaniel, AIA, NCAARB

Vice President / Principal, TRO | Jung Brannen

Architecture & engineering