Progressive Companies Expands Carolina Presence with Strategic Acquisition of MHAworks
May 05 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH – (May 1, 2025) – Progressive Companies, a leading full-service architecture, engineering, and construction management firm, announced its acquisition of MHAworks, a respected North Carolina-based architectural firm. Building on a longtime presence in Charlotte, NC, this acquisition aligns with Progressive Companies’ broader growth strategy in the Carolinas market, adding MHAworks’ expertise and regional reputation in Durham, Greenville, and Asheville to Progressive’s comprehensive service offerings.
“This acquisition represents an exciting step for Progressive Companies as we continue to expand our footprint in the Southeast with a great team,” said Meredith Bronk, President and CEO of Progressive Companies. “MHAworks has built an impressive portfolio and reputation in North Carolina, particularly in health and wellness and higher education. Their team’s expertise and regional knowledge perfectly complement our existing capabilities, allowing us to better serve clients throughout the Carolinas while maintaining our commitment to design excellence and client satisfaction.”
Brian Maxwell, President of MHAworks, expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Progressive Companies. “Joining Progressive Companies opens tremendous opportunities for our team and clients. Our shared values of design innovation, collaborative problem-solving, and community impact make this a natural partnership. Together, we can leverage Progressive’s multidisciplinary resources while maintaining the local relationships and specialized expertise our clients have come to trust.”
Maxwell will assume the role of Regional Practice Leader and all other MHAworks leadership team members and employees will remain with the organization under Progressive Companies’ ownership.
The acquisition will expand Progressive Companies’ presence in North Carolina, complementing its existing Charlotte office with MHAworks’ established locations. Clients of both firms will benefit from enhanced service offerings, broader expertise, and increased resources for projects of all scales.
About Progressive Companies
Progressive Companies is a multidisciplinary design firm that does work nationally with a strong presence in the Charlotte Metro region. We connect people, places and communities through transformative spaces, structures, pathways, and environments. We believe innovation is more than leading with the best technologies and latest trends – it’s a creative process beginning with curiosity and diving deep into understanding your world. As problem-solvers, our team of designers, architects, consultants, engineers, and strategists enthusiastically work alongside you to envision a bold, new future.
Our talented workforce of over 300 brings decades of expertise in all facets of architecture, engineering, construction, and planning—with a broad and deep portfolio representing 10 markets and projects in 49 states. Strategically located in Charlotte, NC; Grand Rapids, MI; and Detroit, MI; our teams are poised to help clients reach new heights from a strong foundation.
About MHAworks
MHAworks is a service-focused architecture and interior design firm that prioritizes forming enduring partnerships and providing high quality design services with dedication and integrity. As a company, they are committed to excellence in all they do—especially providing superior client service. This is achieved through focusing on the goals and vision of clients, maintaining open dialogue between the design team and owner, providing clear project updates, and guiding clients through every step of the design process.
