Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architecture & Engineering Since 1934
Since 1934, our firm has been a leader in delivering innovative architectural and engineering solutions. Our collaborative approach ensures every project reflects the client's unique functional requirements while maintaining aesthetic integrity. With a team of 150+ professionals, we combine expertise in architecture, engineering, and construction management to execute diverse projects across multiple sectors. Our engineers specialize in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical process design, ensuring comprehensive technical solutions. Our construction management team ensures precision from project inception to occupancy, maintaining seamless coordination between design and execution teams. Clients benefit from our top-level personnel overseeing every project phase, supported by registered architects and engineers with expertise in feasibility studies and facility planning.Our history of 90+ years in design excellence has resulted in 80% repeat client retention, demonstrating our commitment to functional, economical, and visually engaging spaces. We maintain offices in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving clients nationally. Our team's expertise in sustainable design and design-build methodologies positions us as industry leaders in creating future-ready facilities. This foundation of experience, technical proficiency, and client-centric philosophy continues to drive our success in shaping the built environment.
Services
Architecture
Engineering
Construction Management
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Process Design
Sustainable Design
Design-Build
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer 90+ years of architectural and engineering expertise
- Our 150+ professionals include registered architects and engineers
- We maintain 80% client retention through proven results
- Our team specializes in design-build and sustainable solutions
- We provide full-service coordination from design to construction
Services
Architecture
Our architectural team creates innovative, functional spaces tailored to client needs. We focus on aesthetic excellence while ensuring practical layouts and code compliance. Our designs prioritize user experience and long-term adaptability, serving diverse sectors including education, civic, and corporate clients. Collaborative planning ensures each project reflects the client's unique operational requirements.
Engineering
Comprehensive engineering solutions covering civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical process systems. Our engineers deliver technically sound infrastructure while maintaining integration with architectural vision. Specialized expertise ensures optimal system performance across industrial, educational, and commercial facilities. We emphasize sustainable engineering practices and energy-efficient systems.
Construction Management
Full-service construction management from budgeting through occupancy. Our team ensures quality control, schedule adherence, and cost management while maintaining design intent. We facilitate coordination between contractors and designers to minimize disruptions. Proven methodologies ensure smooth transitions from design to operational readiness.
Sustainable Design
Integrated sustainable design solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing building performance. We incorporate energy-efficient systems, renewable materials, and LEED-compliant strategies. Our approach balances ecological responsibility with functional requirements and long-term cost savings. Expertise spans energy modeling and sustainable site development.
Design-Build
Streamlined design-build delivery combining architecture, engineering, and construction under one contract. This approach reduces project timelines and costs while maintaining design integrity. Our integrated teams ensure cohesive execution from concept through completion, providing clients with accountability and efficiency.
People
Edmund George Good Jr.
Founder
Registered architect who established the firm in 1934, setting the foundation for our commitment to design excellence and client collaboration.
Joseph A. Rosenthal
Founder
Professional engineer who founded the New Jersey office in 1961, expanding our technical capabilities and regional presence.
Peter A. Cipriano
President
Led the firm from 1976, emphasizing technical excellence and client relationships that strengthened our industry reputation.
Guy P. Cipriano
President
Current president continuing the legacy of innovation in architectural and engineering solutions since assuming leadership in 2004.
Questions
What services does EI Associates offer?
We provide full-service architecture, engineering, and construction management, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical process design.
How long has EI Associates been in business?
Our firm has delivered architectural and engineering solutions since 1934, with over 90 years of continuous service.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across athletic, civic, corporate, educational, industrial, science & technology, and sustainable design sectors.
Do you handle design-build projects?
Yes, we specialize in design-build methodology, providing coordinated solutions from concept through construction.
Where are your offices located?
We maintain offices in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving clients nationwide.
