February 4, 2010

FKP Architects was recently named as one of the 2010 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Recognized for the third consecutive year, FKP ranks fourth in the medium-sized firm category (75 to 249 employees), placing FKP among the top companies across the state.

The annual listing, made up of 85 companies across Texas, is a project of Texas Monthly magazine, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), the Texas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management (TSC_SHRM) and Best Companies Group. The statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Texas, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.

With 160 employees and Texas offices in Houston and Dallas, FKP is a leading, full-service design practice focused on Transforming business by design® in the healthcare, research and academic markets. Providing best in class architecture, interiors, equipment integration and organizational consulting, the firm works with top-tier pediatric and cancer institutions, academic medical centers and health science centers throughout the world.

“We are honored to be recognized among such a distinguished group of companies who share in our commitment to their employees,” said John Crane, AIA, ACHA, President and CEO of FKP Architects. “Employees are a company’s greatest asset. We strive to provide not only the optimum working environment, but also a wealth of opportunities for challenge and growth — empowering them to take us in new and exciting directions. The investment we make in our employees continues to pay enormous dividends.”

“The happiest employees are those that are challenged and encouraged to stretch beyond their comfort zone,” commented Denise Starrett SPHR, CEBS, FKP Architect’s Chief People Officer. “FKP’s open, collaborative culture provides both the opportunities and the safety net for staff to explore, learn and evolve as a professional. Beyond an interactive team dynamic, we give our staff wings with a robust continuing education program that opens their access to the latest industry knowledge. Employees ability to soar propels the entire company.”

The Best Companies to Work for in Texas 2010 list will be featured in the February 2010 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in Texas program, visit www.BestCompaniesTX.com or contact Jackie Miller at 877-455-2159.