Our History

CRA has provided superior architectural and engineering services for clients throughout North Carolina for almost 60 years.

Founded in 1965 as Construction Engineers, Inc., the firm is currently led by Kenneth E. Redfoot, AIA, LEED AP, and Andrew R. Cruickshank, AIA, LEED AP. Our firm’s work in the early years focused on commercial projects, working with local developers to deliver office buildings, hotels and shopping venues to serve the expanding population at that time. Starting in the mid-1980’s, we began to develop a strong resume of collegiate athletic projects throughout our home state of North Carolina. We take great pride in these athletic and recreation facilities that have improved the quality of student life on campus for decades. In the early 1990’s CRA helped lead the effort toward the design of sustainable facilities. Our designs for high-performance schools, municipal and county government facilities reflect our sensitivity to sustainable building practices that has evolved over time in each community in which we work. Extensive use of natural day-lighting, rainwater collection and reuse systems, solar thermal and P.V. panel systems are integrated into all our public work projects. Our commitment to our client’s satisfaction has enabled us to develop long-lasting partnerships leading to the development of successful, award-winning projects that have improved the lives of many. We are proud of our accomplishments to this point and are looking forward to assisting you.

Firm Principals

Kenneth E. Redfoot, AIA, LEED AP

CEO

Ken directs firm operations including oversight of project management, project delivery and fiscal performance. With over 40 years of experience at CRA, Ken has specialized in the public sector, assisting government clients optimize their capital investments in the community’s growth and development. Sustainability has been a high priority on many of his commissions, including East Chapel Hill High School, Durham Technical Community College’s Orange County Campus and the Chapel Hill Public Library Expansion. He has also been involved in educational and sustainable organizations such as the Triangle J Council of Governments Sustainable Public Facility Design and Development Committee, the North Carolina Energy Smart Schools Conference and Rebuild America. Ken holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew R. Cruickshank, AIA, LEED AP

President

Since joining the firm thirty years ago, Andy’s work has, in large part, focused on projects for collegiate athletics and recreation. He has a wide range of experience designing stadiums, arenas, and practice venues for almost every type of NCAA sports program. His ability to successfully manage complicated projects with many different stakeholders and demanding schedules is one of the reasons his work is valued by our many repeat clients. Andy grew up in the Triangle and graduated with honors from NC State University.