Sponsor Spotlight: TIE Consulting – A Custom Engineering Company
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For this Sponsor Spotlight, we connected with the team at TIE Consulting – A Custom Engineering Company to learn more about their collaborative approach to engineering, their commitment to strengthening the A/E/C community, and the philosophy that continues to drive their growth and success.
Founded in 1974, Custom Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, commissioning, and technology systems design services for clients across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, civic, and community markets. With offices in Kansas City, Columbia, St. Louis, and Overland Park, Kansas, the firm combines decades of engineering expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver practical, innovative solutions that help organizations achieve their goals.
Today, the firm's capabilities have expanded through the addition of Timberlake Engineering and TIE Consulting, bringing together MEP engineering, commissioning, and low-voltage technology expertise under one roof. This integrated model allows the team to tackle increasingly complex projects while delivering comprehensive solutions that are efficient, connected, and built for the future. At the heart of it all is a simple mission: creating environments where people can thrive.
Why TIE Consulting Supports SMPS St. Louis
At Custom Engineering and TIE Consulting, collaboration is more than a project approach—it's a core value.
The firm's leadership believes the best solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together to solve complex challenges. That same philosophy has guided the company's growth through strategic partnerships and expanded capabilities, making SMPS St. Louis a natural fit.
"SMPS St. Louis embodies that same spirit of collaboration by connecting professionals across disciplines and organizations," the team shared. "Supporting SMPS aligns with our commitment to relationship-building, professional development, and strengthening the AEC community we are proud to serve."
Through their sponsorship, the firm continues to invest in the connections, knowledge sharing, and professional growth opportunities that help advance the industry as a whole.
Advice for Emerging Professionals
When asked what advice they would offer those looking to build successful careers in the A/E/C industry, the team emphasized the importance of relationships.
"Invest as much in relationships as you do in technical skills."
While technical expertise remains essential, the firm believes the professionals who create the greatest impact are those who understand how to bring people together around a shared goal. They encourage emerging professionals to stay curious, seek out mentors, volunteer for new opportunities, and take time to understand how different disciplines contribute to project success.
"The more you understand the bigger picture, the more valuable you become to your team, your clients, and your community."
Stronger Together
If there is one phrase that captures the spirit of TIE Consulting and Custom Engineering, it is "Stronger Together."
The firm is built on the belief that exceptional outcomes happen when talented people with diverse expertise work toward a common purpose. By bringing together mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low-voltage technology, commissioning, and specialty engineering professionals, the team is able to solve complex challenges more effectively and deliver greater value to clients.
That collaborative mindset, paired with a genuine commitment to people, has become the foundation of the firm's culture and continued success.
As the organization continues to grow, it remains focused on expanding both its team and its capabilities. The additions of Timberlake Engineering and TIE Consulting have strengthened the firm's ability to deliver integrated engineering, commissioning, and technology solutions, creating new opportunities for clients and partners alike.
Looking ahead, the team is excited about the future and grateful for the relationships that continue to fuel its success. Through collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence, TIE Consulting and Custom Engineering are helping build stronger communities and a stronger A/E/C industry.
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