Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural and Engineering Services in Memphis
Established in 1946, Pickering Firm is a 100% employee-owned architectural and engineering firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with additional offices across Mississippi and Arkansas. Our foundation is built on a culture of pride in ownership, fostering motivation, loyalty, and low turnover among our team. We specialize in facility design, civil engineering, and surveying, delivering complex, function-driven solutions for commercial, industrial, and governmental clients. Our Associate Principal Ownership Program identifies future leaders, ensuring sustained growth and expertise. Clients praise our prompt responsiveness, particularly on fast-track projects, and our ability to integrate architecture with engineering for optimal results.Notable projects include the historic Cossitt Library renovation, Memphis Union Mission, and Mid-South Food Bank upgrades. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, professional excellence, and a commitment to quality that spans decades. Our team includes licensed professionals such as structural engineers, mechanical designers, and LEED-certified architects, all dedicated to advancing our mission of service and innovation.
Services
Facility Design
Civil Engineering
Surveying
Transportation
Water Resources
Natural Resources
Architectural Design
Industrial Design
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We are a 100% employee-owned firm, ensuring accountability and dedication.
- Our Associate Principal Ownership Program cultivates future industry leaders.
- Prompt submittal and RFI turn-around times keep projects on schedule.
- Decades of expertise in complex, multidisciplinary engineering and architectural design.
- Proven track record with high-profile projects like the Cossitt Library renovation.
What people say
Prompt turn-around times
Dedicated employees
Successful projects
Client satisfaction commitment
Professional skills
Services
Facility Design
Our facility design services integrate architecture and engineering to create functional, process-driven spaces for commercial and industrial clients. We prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and structural integrity while delivering tailored solutions for new constructions and renovations. Projects include the Cossitt Library renovation and Mid-South Food Bank warehouse optimization.
Civil Engineering
Pickering Firm provides full-service civil engineering for transportation, water resources, and land development projects. Our expertise includes site planning, stormwater management, and compliance with municipal regulations. We focus on durable, cost-effective infrastructure solutions for public and private sector clients.
Surveying
Our surveying team delivers precise topographic, boundary, and construction staking services. Utilizing advanced technology, we support accurate project planning and execution for residential, commercial, and municipal developments across the Southeast.
Transportation
We design and manage transportation projects including highways, bridges, and pedestrian pathways. Our approach balances safety, accessibility, and environmental considerations, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards for long-term community impact.
Water Resources
Pickering Firm specializes in water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants, distribution networks, and flood control systems. Our solutions emphasize sustainability, regulatory compliance, and resilience against climate challenges for municipal and industrial clients.
People
Mike Bilderbeck
Principal Owner
Mike Bilderbeck, PE, FASHRAE, leads engineering initiatives at Pickering Firm with over 30 years of experience in complex mechanical systems and sustainable design for healthcare and industrial facilities.
Greg Carrico
Principal Owner
Greg Carrico, PE, specializes in structural engineering and project management, overseeing large-scale infrastructure developments that emphasize innovation and client collaboration across the Southeast.
Tom McConnell
Principal Owner
Tom McConnell, AIA, LEED AP, directs architectural projects at Pickering Firm, blending sustainable design principles with functional aesthetics for commercial and public sector clients.
Greg Brown
Associate Principal Owner
Greg Brown, PE, contributes expertise in civil engineering and land development, focusing on municipal infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience and growth.
Lindsay Murray
Associate Principal Owner
Lindsay Murray, PE, specializes in transportation engineering, managing roadway and bridge projects that prioritize safety, efficiency, and compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
Questions
What services does Pickering offer?
Pickering provides architectural design, civil engineering, surveying, transportation, and water resource solutions for commercial, industrial, and governmental clients.
Where does Pickering operate?
Headquartered in Memphis, TN, we serve clients across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and the broader Southeastern United States.
Is Pickering employee-owned?
Yes, Pickering is 100% employee-owned, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.
What industries does Pickering work with?
We specialize in commercial, industrial, governmental, and infrastructure projects, including healthcare, education, and municipal facilities.
Reviews (1)
Mallory Shaver
Jun 21, 2017
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I love @PickeringFirmInc (Mr. Bill Woods in particular)! They are so very polite & curtious. They also do their hardest to work with you, give advice & have super great prices! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!
