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Popli Design Group

Name: Popli Design Group
Address: 220 Alexander Street, Suite 700, Penfield, NY, 14607, US
Telephone: +15853882060

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Established in 1982, Popli Design Group (PDG) is an award-winning architectural, engineering, land surveying, and construction services firm.

We have eight offices, including six across New York State.

10/22/2026

Join us in congratulating A.J. Gartland, AIA, for receiving the 2026 AIA Rochester Emerging Architect of the Year Award!

This award recognizes the efforts of emerging leaders within the chapter who have contributed their time and talent towards the improvement of the architectural community and have made considerable or unique advances in their professional careers. A.J. was presented with this award at the AIA Rochester Chapter’s Annual Meeting on October 21, 2026.

A.J. was honored for his dedication to excellence as both a community member and an emerging professional. After graduating with his Bachelor of Architecture, A.J. joined PDG in 2022 as a Junior Designer and was promoted to Architect in 2025. He takes on both technical and management roles, leading multidisciplinary teams on various higher education and municipal projects. Since 2023, A.J. has served as Treasurer for the AIA Rochester Board of Directors, assuming key leadership responsibilities, and in 2025, he contributed to the development of the five-year strategic plan. He offered insights into topics related to financial performance, investment accounts, strategic reserves, and the involvement of emerging young professionals.

Congratulations, A.J.! We are proud to have you as part of our team.

10/09/2026

Last night, we celebrated the opening of our new Rochester office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! This milestone is a testament to our remarkable team and the hard work that brought this vision to life.

We were honored to celebrate alongside several local leaders and extend our sincere gratitude to Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, and NYS Assemblymember Jen Lunsford for their inspiring words and support. We were also happy to welcome Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Robert Duffy, who stopped by to show his support!

A special thank you to our clients, partners, and industry peers who joined us and helped make the celebration so memorable.

09/15/2026

The career fair season has officially begun!

Today, September 15th, the PDG team is attending the Clarkson University Career Fair from 11 am to 4 pm at the Cheel Campus Center.

Stop by to say hello and discover more about PDG, including our internship and career opportunities.

09/02/2026

A new space. A new chapter.

After over three decades at our previous location, we have relocated to our new headquarters in the City of Rochester.

Designed by PDG to support our continued growth, the new office features enhanced workspaces, upgraded technology infrastructure, and improved collaboration areas to better serve clients and support our multidisciplinary teams.

We're excited about this new chapter and look forward to sharing more of our new space with you.

📍220 Alexander Street, Suite 700, Rochester, NY 14607

08/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Scott Loforte on becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in New York State and his promotion to Project Engineer.

Scott joined PDG’s Bridge Design Group in June 2022 after graduating from the University at Buffalo with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Since then, Scott has demonstrated a strong eagerness to learn and has quickly earned the trust and respect of colleagues across the company. These attributes have led to his involvement in a diverse array of projects, ranging from culvert replacements to complex long-span bridge rehabilitations. Scott remains a valuable team member and a reliable colleague. We look forward to his continued growth as a licensed engineer and his future achievements.

Congratulations, Scott Loforte, P.E.!

08/13/2026

PDG is pleased to announce that James Luft has recently become a Professional Engineer in New York State and is being promoted to Project Engineer, Bridge Inspection.

James has nine years of bridge inspection experience and joined PDG in 2024. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Technology from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in May 2017. James is based in PDG’s Albany office when he’s not in the field, primarily working on projects for the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. With the addition of his PE, James has also been approved to be a Team Leader for bridge inspection projects.

Congratulations on reaching this outstanding career milestone, James!

05/29/2026

On Thursday, May 21st, teams from our Rochester and Albany offices took part in two corporate race events.

The Rochester office joined the annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Downtown Rochester. This year's 3.5-mile race included more than 4,300 employees from 211 companies. Notably, PDG's Scott Loforte placed first in the Men's Division, making this his third win in the Rochester Corporate Challenge!

The Albany office participated in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge. With over 8,000 participants, this was the first time a team from PDG in Albany completed this annual corporate challenge.

Congratulations to all the finishers!

05/19/2026

PDG was a Platinum Sponsor and attended the ASCE 2026 New York State Convention & Region 1 Assembly on May 12th and 13th in Albany. This statewide event serves as a platform for leadership, knowledge exchange, and professional collaboration, bringing together civil engineering professionals, academia, and government officials. It featured technical presentations with PDHs, legislative updates, and networking opportunities.

04/15/2026

We are excited to extend our congratulations to our newest Professional Engineer, James Sykas!

James joined PDG after earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University in 2020. Since then, he has been an integral part of the Electrical Group. In recent years, James has grown into a Project Manager role on key projects, including Buffalo State College, Albion and Wende Correctional Facilities, and two Rochester Airport projects. With the addition of his PE, he will take on greater technical leadership responsibilities with the projects he is involved in.

Congratulations on this remarkable career milestone, James!

03/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Steven D’Rummo, who recently became a licensed Professional Engineer in New York State. Steven joined PDG’s Bridge Design Group in November after relocating from Maryland, where he worked with the Maryland State Highway Administration. With eight years of experience in final bridge design, we look forward to utilizing his expertise on projects throughout the state.

Congratulations, Steven!

Address

220 Alexander Street, Suite 700
Penfield, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15853882060

Website

http://www.popligroup.com/

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