Melbourne, FL – June 20, 2025 – Above Group, Inc., is honored to be recognized by Zweig Group in the 2025 Hot Firms list, Best Firms To Work For rankings, and Marketing Excellence Awards. In 2024, Above Group was recognized by Zweig Group as a Hot Firm and ranked #1 among Best Firms To Work For in the 10–49 employee category and #2 among all multidisciplinary firms. This year, we’re proud to add a Marketing Excellence Award to our list of honors.

Each of these recognitions is a milestone we share with our clients, collaborators, and our team. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering engineering excellence, cultivating an exceptional workplace, and leading with purpose. We’re honored to be recognized alongside the industry’s most forward-thinking firms and remain committed to creating an environment where our team thrives and our clients succeed. Thank you to Zweig Group, our team members, and our partners who continue to shape Above Group’s story.

It is a true privilege to be recognized with these meaningful awards,” said Nicholas Kugler, PE, Founder and CEO of Above Group. “This recognition reflects the passion, dedication, and excellence of our entire team. We are committed to building a workplace where people thrive and to delivering outstanding service to every client we serve. None of this would be possible without Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory in all we do!

Founded in 2014 on Florida’s Space Coast, Above Group, Inc. is an engineering firm that knows what it means to reach for the stars and go above and beyond. We are a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that specializes in highly technical building system knowledge and design expertise. We provide innovative engineering solutions for multiple industries throughout the United States. Our services include mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), process piping, fire protection, structural engineering, energy, technology and security design. We believe in a people strategy as the fundamental driver of our organization. That is why we strive to do everything “Above the Standard. Above Expectations.”
Above Group recognized with 2025 Zweig Group awards for Best Firms to Work For, Hot Firm, and Marketing Excellence, highlighting top architecture and engineering industry honors.

Above Group is leading the design of a new $15M, 6,600 square foot boiler plant, a critical project to ensure safe and reliable healthcare for veterans at the Marion, Illinois VA Medical Center. This new facility will correct seismic deficiencies in the existing 1940s-era plant while implementing modern energy efficiency standards, decarbonization, and life cycle cost optimization. The new plant is planned to house boiler, control, and generator rooms, restrooms, offices, staff spaces, and a mechanical shop. Above Group is proud to offer project management, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural design, and telecommunications engineering design services for this vital infrastructure upgrade.

Above Group, Inc. Named as a Prime Contractor for Two Department of Veterans Affairs AE IDIQ MATOC, TN VISN 9 Contracts.

Melbourne, Florida, January 6, 2025 — Above Group, Inc., a leading provider of innovative engineering services, has been named a prime contractor on two Department of Veterans Affairs Architecture Engineering (AE) Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) VISN 9 contracts:
• AE IDIQ MATOC – Lt. Col Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN
• AE IDIQ MATOC – Tennessee Valley Healthcare System – Nashville and Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, Murfreesboro, TN

With an initial base ordering period of one year, followed by four one-year option periods, the 5-year, $40,000,000 Capacity AE IDIQ MATOC from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – NCO 9. will help the Department of Veteran’s Affairs continue to provide state-of-the-art facilities to enhance the healthcare of our U.S. Veterans.

“We are proud to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs with an experienced, highly skilled team of technical, responsive, and solution-oriented engineers who are fully dedicated to our client and their mission to support our honored veterans,” said Nicholas Kugler, PE, Above Group’s Founder and CEO.

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Above Group, Inc. Named Honoree for 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. Press Release.pdf

Melbourne, Florida October 24, 2024 — Above Group, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been selected from over 500 nominees as an honoree for the 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Award. Now in its fourteenth year, the prestigious awards program recognizes outstanding second-stage companies across the state for their contributions to Florida’s economic landscape. The honorees selected represent a diverse range of industries, all demonstrating impressive growth potential. Above Group, Inc. was recognized for its innovative approaches, strong leadership, and dedication to positively impacting our community and state.

Melbourne, FL – October 8, 2024 – Above Group, Inc., is honored to announce that it was recently named a Hot Firm and one of the Best Firms To Work For in 2024 by the Zweig Group. These prestigious awards highlight Above Group’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee satisfaction within the industry.

The Hot Firm Award honors the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms in the United States. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Above Group’s impressive growth trajectory, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment to excellence, earning them a spot among the top firms in the nation.

In addition, Above Group has been selected as one of the Best Firms To Work For. This award celebrates companies prioritizing workplace culture, employee engagement, and professional development. Above Group’s inclusive and supportive work environment and focus on employee well-being and career growth have set it apart as a leading employer in the industry.

“We are incredibly honored to receive these two distinguished awards,” says Nicholas Kugler, PE, Above Group’s Founder and CEO.  Our success is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our talented team. We remain committed to maintaining a dynamic and rewarding workplace while continuing to deliver outstanding service to our clients. Additionally, God deserves all of honor for the success of our remarkable firm. Everything is possible when you have faith in Jesus Christ as your savior and you honor him in all that you do!”

Above Group’s recognition as a Hot Firm and one of the Best Firms To Work For (#1 in the 10-49 Employee Category and #2 in the Multidisciplinary Firm of All Sizes) underscores its position as an industry leader, driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to its team.  The company looks forward to building on this momentum and achieving even greater heights.

About Above Group, Inc. Founded in 2014 on Florida’s Space Coast, Above Group, Inc. is an engineering firm that knows what it means to reach for the stars and go above and beyond. We are a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that specializes in highly technical building system knowledge and design expertise. We provide innovative engineering solutions for multiple industries throughout the United States. Our services include mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), process piping, fire protection, structural engineering, energy, technology and security design. We believe in a people strategy as the fundamental driver of our organization. That is why we strive to do everything “Above the Standard. Above Expectations.”

Above Group, Inc. Named Finalist for 14th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards.

Orlando, FL – August 26, 2024 – Above Group, Inc. has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. This program honors high-growth, second-stage companies demonstrating exceptional innovation and potential for future success. Sponsored by Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services and in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, the award recognizes businesses that significantly contribute to Florida’s economic vitality.

Nicholas Kugler, PE, Founder and CEO of Above Group, expressed his gratitude, attributing the achievement to his dedicated team and faith in Jesus Christ. The rigorous selection process narrowed over 500 nominations to a group of finalists who collectively employ more than 3,700 people and generated over $1 billion in revenue last year. The top 50 Honorees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on February 27, 2025, at Hard Rock Live, Universal CityWalk in Orlando.

Hear the Above Group team’s perspective on how we achieve the quality of work we do.

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