Pape-Dawson Engineers Announces Purchase of Kansas-Based BHC
Pape-Dawson Engineers has announced the acquisition of BHC, a respected national engineering and surveying company headquartered in Overland Park. The acquisition marks an important step in Pape-Dawson’s strategic expansion strategy and establishes the foundation for the company’s new Midwest Region. With more than three decades of experience serving public and private sector clients across the United States, BHC brings significant technical expertise, strong client relationships, and a well-established reputation to the growing Pape-Dawson organization.
The integration of BHC into Pape-Dawson’s operations highlights the firm’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Midwest while continuing to invest in innovation, infrastructure development, and community-focused engineering solutions throughout the region. By combining the capabilities of both organizations, Pape-Dawson aims to enhance its ability to provide comprehensive engineering, surveying, and consulting services to a broader range of clients.
Founded more than 30 years ago by Kevin Honomichl, Bill Brungardt, and Matt Brungardt, BHC began as a specialized engineering firm focused primarily on the telecommunications industry. Over the years, the firm played a key role in supporting the development and expansion of critical telecommunications infrastructure across the United States. Through its expertise, BHC helped deliver essential connectivity and data infrastructure projects that have supported communication networks nationwide.
While telecommunications served as the firm’s original focus, BHC gradually expanded its service offerings as market opportunities evolved. Over the past two decades, the company strategically diversified its capabilities to include a wide range of engineering and consulting services. These services now encompass public works engineering, land development, surveying, construction services, and landscape architecture. This diversified approach enabled the firm to support complex infrastructure and development projects while maintaining strong partnerships with both public agencies and private sector clients.
BHC’s reputation in the Midwest has been built on its collaborative approach to project delivery and its commitment to high-quality service. The company has long emphasized strong client relationships and a responsive service philosophy often described internally as its “No Problem” approach. This culture of responsiveness and reliability has helped the firm build long-term partnerships and contribute to a wide range of infrastructure and development projects across the region.
The acquisition significantly strengthens Pape-Dawson’s capabilities in the Midwest while expanding its presence in the Kansas City market. Kansas City has become an important center for engineering, architecture, and design services in the United States, making it an ideal location for Pape-Dawson to establish its new regional hub.
This move also builds upon Pape-Dawson’s recent growth initiatives in the region. In 2025, the firm expanded its technical capabilities through the acquisition of Coffman Associates, a nationally recognized aviation planning and consulting company. Together, these acquisitions reflect Pape-Dawson’s broader strategy to expand its multidisciplinary expertise and strengthen its national presence.
According to Kevin Honomichl, President of BHC, the partnership with Pape-Dawson will allow the company to maintain the strong relationships and culture that have defined its operations while also benefiting from the resources and capabilities of a larger organization. He noted that the integration will provide employees with new professional opportunities while also expanding the services available to clients.
Honomichl explained that joining Pape-Dawson will give BHC access to advanced technology, broader engineering expertise, and a national network of professionals. These resources will allow the combined organization to take on more complex projects while maintaining the personalized service approach that BHC’s clients have come to expect.
Kansas City was selected as the headquarters for the new Midwest Region due to its strong engineering and design ecosystem. The metropolitan area is home to a large network of engineering firms, architecture practices, and design professionals who contribute to a collaborative and innovative industry environment.
Ashley McDonald, Managing Director of KC Global Design, highlighted the importance of the region’s design community and welcomed the partnership between Pape-Dawson and BHC. She noted that Kansas City has become a hub for global design innovation, supported by more than 1,200 design and engineering firms and a steady pipeline of emerging talent. The addition of Pape-Dawson to this ecosystem is expected to bring new energy and expanded capabilities to the region’s already strong design and engineering community.
Leadership at Pape-Dawson also emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition. Trey Dawson, President of Pape-Dawson, praised BHC’s long-standing reputation for technical excellence, community engagement, and strong client relationships. He expressed enthusiasm about welcoming BHC’s experienced team to the organization and expanding the company’s ability to serve clients throughout the Midwest.
Dawson explained that the acquisition aligns with Pape-Dawson’s long-term growth strategy, which focuses on expanding regional expertise while maintaining the company’s commitment to high-quality engineering and consulting services. By combining BHC’s local knowledge and relationships with Pape-Dawson’s national resources and technical capabilities, the firm aims to deliver innovative solutions for infrastructure, development, and community projects.
As part of the transition, BHC’s leadership team and employees will continue to operate from the Kansas City area. Maintaining a strong local presence will allow the firm to continue serving its existing clients while benefiting from the expanded capabilities of Pape-Dawson’s national network.
With the creation of its Midwest Region and the addition of BHC’s experienced professionals, Pape-Dawson is positioned to further strengthen its role as a leading provider of engineering and consulting services across the United States. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to technical excellence, community investment, and the delivery of innovative solutions that support the continued growth and development of communities throughout the Midwest and beyond.
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