# Core States Group

> Core States Group is a privately held architecture, engineering, and construction firm that specializes in repeatable, multi-site programs for large North American enterprises. Its in-house model combines architecture, civil and building engineering, permitting, program management, construction, energy work, and signage so clients can roll out stores, restaurants, banks, industrial facilities, and charging infrastructure with fewer handoffs. Founded in 1999 and now employing roughly 650 people across 24 offices, the company has turned coordination itself into the product.

- **Founded:** 1999
- **Headquarters:** West Chester, United States
- **Founders:** John M. Scheffey (Founder and Chairman)
- **Team size:** Approximately 650 employees across 24 offices in the United States and Canada as of July 2026.
- **Products:** Integrated A/E/C services, Multi-site program rollout, Energy and ZEV infrastructure, CoreCast, Regional land development
- **Notable:** Established in 1999 and expanded to approximately 650 employees across 24 U.S. and Canadian offices by 2026., Acquired Barghausen Consulting Engineers in 2024, adding a firm founded in 1982 and strengthening West Coast land-development capabilities., Received the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

## Products & services

- **Integrated A/E/C services** — Architecture, engineering, permitting, program management, general contracting, signage, and related delivery services organized as one coordinated engagement.
- **Multi-site program rollout** — Prototype adaptation, surveys, permitting, engineering, renovation, and construction support for enterprise clients deploying or refreshing many locations.
- **Energy and ZEV infrastructure** — Engineering, procurement, and construction for EV charging, hydrogen fueling, solar, microgrids, battery storage, fuel cells, generators, and combined heat and power.
- **CoreCast** — A modular precast concrete skid for EV charging equipment, designed for same-day placement and connection, replaceable equipment inserts, and compatibility with multiple charger configurations.
- **Regional land development** — Surveying, land-use planning, civil engineering, entitlements, construction staking, and related support from feasibility through delivery.

## Achievements

- Established in 1999 and expanded to approximately 650 employees across 24 U.S. and Canadian offices by 2026.
- Acquired Barghausen Consulting Engineers in 2024, adding a firm founded in 1982 and strengthening West Coast land-development capabilities.
- Received the 2024 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
- Ranked No. 15 in ENR's 2025 Top 400 Contractors list for Power - Transmission, Distribution, and EV Charging.
- Ranked No. 2 on VMSD's 2026 Top Retail Design Firms list.
- Recognized among EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms for a seventh year in 2026.
- Completed more than 100 design-build projects for Electrify America by 2024.
- Introduced CoreCast, a modular foundation system intended to cut EV charger foundation installation from days to hours.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Proskauer disclosed its advice to Painswick Capital as lead investor in Wacona's approximately $210 million continuation vehicle for Core States Group.
- **2026-07** — Wacona Capital closed a single-asset continuation vehicle with approximately $210 million in commitments, retaining sponsorship while providing liquidity to existing investors.
- **2026-07** — Core States highlighted its engineering and construction support for MN8 Energy's flagship EV charging project in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
- **2026-07** — The firm ranked No. 2 on VMSD's 2026 Top Retail Design Firms list.
- **2026-06** — Core States reported that Primark opened a 40,000-square-foot store in Arlington, Texas, supported by its architecture and civil engineering teams.
- **2026-02** — Core States introduced CoreCast, a modular precast foundation system for scalable EV charging deployments.

## Links

- Website: https://core-states.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-states-group
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/corestatesinc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/core_states_group/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Core-States-Group/61575187263326/

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Last updated: 2026-08-20